Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Old Bridge, NJ
Join me as I provide a unique and safe space focusing on, but not limited to postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility and the stress of fertility treatment, co-parenting, reconnecting in your relationship or marriage after having children, being a single mother, adjusting to being a working parent or leaving your career to stay home.
There are moments in our lives that can unexpectedly leave you feeling alone and unrecognizable. As we move through life we pick up and carry new roles that expect more and more out of us. Whether it’s in parenting, friendship, relationships, marriage or at work. I’m here to help you identify the things that may be coming up to the surface for you that are causing these roles to feel heavier and hard. I am here to help you discern when it’s time to rest or when it’s time to grow. I’m here to help you find peace when your journey isn’t going according to plan. I can help you to release the pressure of always having to get it right.
Join me as I provide a unique and safe space focusing on, but not limited to postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility and the stress of fertility treatment, co-parenting, reconnecting in your relationship or marriage after having children, being a single mother, adjusting to being a working parent or leaving your career to stay home.
There are moments in our lives that can unexpectedly leave you feeling alone and unrecognizable. As we move through life we pick up and carry new roles that expect more and more out of us. Whether it’s in parenting, friendship, relationships, marriage or at work. I’m here to help you identify the things that may be coming up to the surface for you that are causing these roles to feel heavier and hard. I am here to help you discern when it’s time to rest or when it’s time to grow. I’m here to help you find peace when your journey isn’t going according to plan. I can help you to release the pressure of always having to get it right.
I am fully trained & certified by PSI ( postpartum support international) to support women who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
There are periods in our lives where it can feel like we have lost ourselves to relentless fears and intrusive thoughts. It can feel like we are muddling uphill and battling to regain our confidence and live more freely. You deserve a seasoned clinician who can give you the confidence to feel like you are able to cope & even live fully alongside these hurdles again. You CAN regain the strength and tools you need to get to a place where you better understand yourself and change how you handle the adversity before you. So, who am I? and how can I help?
I am fully trained & certified by PSI ( postpartum support international) to support women who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
There are periods in our lives where it can feel like we have lost ourselves to relentless fears and intrusive thoughts. It can feel like we are muddling uphill and battling to regain our confidence and live more freely. You deserve a seasoned clinician who can give you the confidence to feel like you are able to cope & even live fully alongside these hurdles again. You CAN regain the strength and tools you need to get to a place where you better understand yourself and change how you handle the adversity before you. So, who am I? and how can I help?
Tired of feeling tired and burnt out? The right therapist can make all the difference. At Lifebulb, our licensed clinicians combine skill with passion, creating a space where both therapists and clients thrive. Online or in person, we’re here to help you reach your goals and feel your best.
Tired of feeling tired and burnt out? The right therapist can make all the difference. At Lifebulb, our licensed clinicians combine skill with passion, creating a space where both therapists and clients thrive. Online or in person, we’re here to help you reach your goals and feel your best.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck between where they are and where they want to be—whether that’s in relationships, confidence, or self-understanding. They may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from their emotions or purpose. Deep down, they want to feel more grounded, confident, and authentic in their everyday lives. My clients are often insightful and motivated, but they need a space where they can unpack their thoughts without judgment and gain clarity about what’s really holding them back.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck between where they are and where they want to be—whether that’s in relationships, confidence, or self-understanding. They may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from their emotions or purpose. Deep down, they want to feel more grounded, confident, and authentic in their everyday lives. My clients are often insightful and motivated, but they need a space where they can unpack their thoughts without judgment and gain clarity about what’s really holding them back.
Life can be challenging, especially in our relationships with ourselves, and others. There are moments when we need that extra support; yet, admitting that uncomfortable truth can be difficult. But when you get the help that you need, you learn so much about yourself! That's what's great about counseling. Working with a professional counselor is an opportunity to begin a journey of self-discovery. A journey where you learn about yourself, and how to navigate your relationships. But you don't have to go on the path alone.
Life can be challenging, especially in our relationships with ourselves, and others. There are moments when we need that extra support; yet, admitting that uncomfortable truth can be difficult. But when you get the help that you need, you learn so much about yourself! That's what's great about counseling. Working with a professional counselor is an opportunity to begin a journey of self-discovery. A journey where you learn about yourself, and how to navigate your relationships. But you don't have to go on the path alone.
The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.
The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.
Don't you deserve a life where you wake up feeling excited for what the day may bring you? It is exhausting having to put on a "happy face", when on the inside, you're feeling overwhelmed, dissatisfied, or out of place, as if "this is not how I thought my life would be". By the end of the day, you have nothing left to give to yourself, because you have been giving to everyone and everything else. And by the end of each year, you reflect and see nothing but disappointment in who you are and where your life is. You crave a life filled with peace, joy, and gratitude, and a belief that you are safe, loved, and enough in this world.
Don't you deserve a life where you wake up feeling excited for what the day may bring you? It is exhausting having to put on a "happy face", when on the inside, you're feeling overwhelmed, dissatisfied, or out of place, as if "this is not how I thought my life would be". By the end of the day, you have nothing left to give to yourself, because you have been giving to everyone and everything else. And by the end of each year, you reflect and see nothing but disappointment in who you are and where your life is. You crave a life filled with peace, joy, and gratitude, and a belief that you are safe, loved, and enough in this world.
Life isn't always simple, but the journey to counseling can be. Together, we can explore strategies to simplify your life and navigate these challenges. Therapy can be approached with small, effective steps that I'm ready to guide you through. Clients often express after our first session, "I should have come to therapy a long time ago." I want you to expect a safe, warm, and judgment-free atmosphere right from the beginning.
Life isn't always simple, but the journey to counseling can be. Together, we can explore strategies to simplify your life and navigate these challenges. Therapy can be approached with small, effective steps that I'm ready to guide you through. Clients often express after our first session, "I should have come to therapy a long time ago." I want you to expect a safe, warm, and judgment-free atmosphere right from the beginning.
I am a licensed therapist with experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and life stressors that impact emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, client-centered, and tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. I provide a supportive and structured environment where clients can develop effective coping strategies, gain insight into patterns of thought and behavior, and work toward sustainable change. Therapy offers an opportunity to address challenges, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience, ultimately supporting clients in achieving greater balance and quality of life.
I am a licensed therapist with experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and life stressors that impact emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, client-centered, and tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. I provide a supportive and structured environment where clients can develop effective coping strategies, gain insight into patterns of thought and behavior, and work toward sustainable change. Therapy offers an opportunity to address challenges, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience, ultimately supporting clients in achieving greater balance and quality of life.
Antanette Ringold - Depression, Life, Adults
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Hello, my name is Antanette. I am an experienced therapist & life coach with 10+ years in the mental health field. Over the years, I have helped those address life transitions, anxious attachment style, depression, anxiety, inner child work and developing a sense of self, managing difficult relationships, burn out, creating systems for executive functioning & racial trauma. I understand starting therapy can be quite the task if you’re not sure where to begin. My approach to therapy will be tailored to best fit your needs and we will work at the pace that is realistic for you.
Hello, my name is Antanette. I am an experienced therapist & life coach with 10+ years in the mental health field. Over the years, I have helped those address life transitions, anxious attachment style, depression, anxiety, inner child work and developing a sense of self, managing difficult relationships, burn out, creating systems for executive functioning & racial trauma. I understand starting therapy can be quite the task if you’re not sure where to begin. My approach to therapy will be tailored to best fit your needs and we will work at the pace that is realistic for you.
Feeling unhappy, anxious, hurt, or stuck in a relationship that isn’t working?
While on a journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are too heavy. Therapy is a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, we go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer serves us within our hearts. I would love to be your guide in this journey.
For immediate stress, anxiety, burnout, or trauma support, download my free Stress Relief Roadmap on my website.
Feeling unhappy, anxious, hurt, or stuck in a relationship that isn’t working?
While on a journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are too heavy. Therapy is a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, we go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer serves us within our hearts. I would love to be your guide in this journey.
For immediate stress, anxiety, burnout, or trauma support, download my free Stress Relief Roadmap on my website.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be challenging. It's important that you find a therapist you can connect with in order to have a fulfilling experience. The choice to work with me can be the basis for you to feel comfort in processing presenting issues and exploring needs for growth/change. My goal is to help you find comfort in this relationship and work together with you to explore your personal needs and desires for therapy. By using cognitive behavioral, strength based and mindfulness treatments I will support you in this process.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be challenging. It's important that you find a therapist you can connect with in order to have a fulfilling experience. The choice to work with me can be the basis for you to feel comfort in processing presenting issues and exploring needs for growth/change. My goal is to help you find comfort in this relationship and work together with you to explore your personal needs and desires for therapy. By using cognitive behavioral, strength based and mindfulness treatments I will support you in this process.
I believe that therapy is one of the most significant forms of self-care we engage in. While we all feel, think, and approach situations differently, there are many commonalities that connect us to one another. My collaborative approach to therapy focuses on goals personally curated for each individual client while meeting them where they are in the present moment. I help clients reach their personal goals by providing a safe space to process emotions, explore and challenge thoughts, and grow into the best versions of themselves.
I believe that therapy is one of the most significant forms of self-care we engage in. While we all feel, think, and approach situations differently, there are many commonalities that connect us to one another. My collaborative approach to therapy focuses on goals personally curated for each individual client while meeting them where they are in the present moment. I help clients reach their personal goals by providing a safe space to process emotions, explore and challenge thoughts, and grow into the best versions of themselves.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, school stress, family conflict, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. I provide a supportive, compassionate environment where clients can develop practical coping skills, improve communication, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, school stress, family conflict, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. I provide a supportive, compassionate environment where clients can develop practical coping skills, improve communication, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life can present obstacles that feel overwhelming or even impossible to navigate. In therapy, we work together to identify the coping skills and strategies that best support you, making those challenges more manageable. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self‑esteem are common struggles, and therapy can help you build long‑term tools to move through them and reconnect with your full potential.
Life can present obstacles that feel overwhelming or even impossible to navigate. In therapy, we work together to identify the coping skills and strategies that best support you, making those challenges more manageable. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self‑esteem are common struggles, and therapy can help you build long‑term tools to move through them and reconnect with your full potential.
I particularly enjoy working with folks who have experienced trauma, including child abuse/child sexual abuse, domestic violence, assault, as well as eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
I utilize a variety of heavily researched and validated therapeutic approaches in my work with clients. I am EMDRIA certified and currently enrolled in IFS Level One training, to complete in March 2026. I have also completed training in Sand Play through Lighthouse Counseling, and am happy to blend any of these approaches to achieve your goals.
I particularly enjoy working with folks who have experienced trauma, including child abuse/child sexual abuse, domestic violence, assault, as well as eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
I utilize a variety of heavily researched and validated therapeutic approaches in my work with clients. I am EMDRIA certified and currently enrolled in IFS Level One training, to complete in March 2026. I have also completed training in Sand Play through Lighthouse Counseling, and am happy to blend any of these approaches to achieve your goals.
You may be navigating perfectionism, people-pleasing, relational stress, or a major life transition like pregnancy or postpartum.
I specialize in working with adults and teens (16+) navigating anxiety, self-worth challenges, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and disordered eating and body image concerns. My approach is trauma-informed and integrates EMDR therapy, mindfulness, somatic techniques, and practical tools to support nervous system regulation and meaningful change.
You may be navigating perfectionism, people-pleasing, relational stress, or a major life transition like pregnancy or postpartum.
I specialize in working with adults and teens (16+) navigating anxiety, self-worth challenges, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and disordered eating and body image concerns. My approach is trauma-informed and integrates EMDR therapy, mindfulness, somatic techniques, and practical tools to support nervous system regulation and meaningful change.
Feeling understood is an important aspect of personal development and life satisfaction at any age. As a Columbia University trained therapist, I provide a warm and nurturing environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel supported and are better able to understand and manage their emotions and behavior. I offer a safe place for individuals to process and cope with transition and challenges such as relationship concerns, divorce, grief, and traumatic experiences. My passion is helping women, young adults and children meet their individualized therapeutic goals and live their lives to the fullest potential.
Feeling understood is an important aspect of personal development and life satisfaction at any age. As a Columbia University trained therapist, I provide a warm and nurturing environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel supported and are better able to understand and manage their emotions and behavior. I offer a safe place for individuals to process and cope with transition and challenges such as relationship concerns, divorce, grief, and traumatic experiences. My passion is helping women, young adults and children meet their individualized therapeutic goals and live their lives to the fullest potential.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Overly stressed or burnt out? Just need a safe space to talk? Whatever your current needs may be, I'd love to join you on your mental health journey to help you lift some of these heavy emotions.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Overly stressed or burnt out? Just need a safe space to talk? Whatever your current needs may be, I'd love to join you on your mental health journey to help you lift some of these heavy emotions.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.