Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in New York, NY

Shayna Lebovic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CFLE, LCSW, LMSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you are going through something new, pregnant/ postpartum, or just looking for some support we will explore the thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming and work towards personal growth and empowerment.
I am a LCSW and a Certified Family Life Educator. I specialize in trauma, perinatal mental health, and life adjustments. My goal is to help you reach your full potential and accomplish your goals.
Whether you are going through something new, pregnant/ postpartum, or just looking for some support we will explore the thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming and work towards personal growth and empowerment.
I am a LCSW and a Certified Family Life Educator. I specialize in trauma, perinatal mental health, and life adjustments. My goal is to help you reach your full potential and accomplish your goals.

Jessica Perkiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10128
I work with people experiencing pregnancy/ postpartum issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, disordered eating, parenting and relationship issues.
Are you looking to make a change or gain clarity about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors? Maybe you are going through a difficult transition or having a hard time coping with life's many stressors? Or perhaps something just doesn't feel quite right, and you are not sure what’s wrong? People come to therapy for many different reasons, some more clear than others. I offer a warm and supportive space to help address life's challenges, to explore thoughts and emotions, and to get curious without judgement.
I work with people experiencing pregnancy/ postpartum issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, disordered eating, parenting and relationship issues.
Are you looking to make a change or gain clarity about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors? Maybe you are going through a difficult transition or having a hard time coping with life's many stressors? Or perhaps something just doesn't feel quite right, and you are not sure what’s wrong? People come to therapy for many different reasons, some more clear than others. I offer a warm and supportive space to help address life's challenges, to explore thoughts and emotions, and to get curious without judgement.

I have clinical emphasis working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of: Depression, Anxiety, C-PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Postpartum/ Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders, and Adjustment Disorders due to acute or chronic health conditions.
I believe that therapy is a space for us to tackle life’s difficulties as well as celebrate life, find joy, and build self-compassion. I provide empathic, nonjudgmental psychotherapy, focused on deepening a sense of self-awareness, gaining insight into your emotional experiences, and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is rooted in relational and attachment-based theories. I frequently use humanistic, and behavioral interventions tailored to meet the needs of the individual or couple I am working with. I strive to create authentic and collaborative relationships with everyone I work with.
I have clinical emphasis working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of: Depression, Anxiety, C-PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Postpartum/ Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders, and Adjustment Disorders due to acute or chronic health conditions.
I believe that therapy is a space for us to tackle life’s difficulties as well as celebrate life, find joy, and build self-compassion. I provide empathic, nonjudgmental psychotherapy, focused on deepening a sense of self-awareness, gaining insight into your emotional experiences, and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is rooted in relational and attachment-based theories. I frequently use humanistic, and behavioral interventions tailored to meet the needs of the individual or couple I am working with. I strive to create authentic and collaborative relationships with everyone I work with.

My individual therapy with women focuses on Women coping with grief from pregnancy loss, traumatic birth experiences, or pregnancy termination for medical reasons.
Are you having problems in your relationship? As a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I am here to help. As a certified Emotion-Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), I can guide you through rebuilding trust and restoring intimacy. If you've tried to improve your relationship without success and feel discouraged, know you’re not alone. Couples therapy can help overcome these frustrations. EFT, a research-proven approach effective with 70-75% of couples, addresses long-term conflicts, restores physical intimacy, and repairs damage from affairs and trauma.
My individual therapy with women focuses on Women coping with grief from pregnancy loss, traumatic birth experiences, or pregnancy termination for medical reasons.
Are you having problems in your relationship? As a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I am here to help. As a certified Emotion-Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), I can guide you through rebuilding trust and restoring intimacy. If you've tried to improve your relationship without success and feel discouraged, know you’re not alone. Couples therapy can help overcome these frustrations. EFT, a research-proven approach effective with 70-75% of couples, addresses long-term conflicts, restores physical intimacy, and repairs damage from affairs and trauma.

Lindsay Nickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065
My specialties include: dating and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, toxic family dynamics, issues in the workplace, self esteem, affairs and betrayal, fertility/ postpartum, parenting, and professionals trying to navigate work and family responsibilities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands placed on you and not sure how to get unstuck from the obstacles you’re facing? Together we will help you understand what you are feeling so that you can see things more clearly and find a path forward that’s right for your circumstances. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can explore all areas of your life, even the parts that are hard to talk about. While we will focus on helping you feel better in the moment, we will also look at how the past has influenced who you are today to help you get to the root of the issue.
My specialties include: dating and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, toxic family dynamics, issues in the workplace, self esteem, affairs and betrayal, fertility/ postpartum, parenting, and professionals trying to navigate work and family responsibilities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands placed on you and not sure how to get unstuck from the obstacles you’re facing? Together we will help you understand what you are feeling so that you can see things more clearly and find a path forward that’s right for your circumstances. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can explore all areas of your life, even the parts that are hard to talk about. While we will focus on helping you feel better in the moment, we will also look at how the past has influenced who you are today to help you get to the root of the issue.

I have a passion for helping new and hopeful parents navigate the family-building process, (be it pregnancy, postpartum mental health, child/ pregnancy loss, IVF, adoption, guardianship/foster care, and the baby/toddler years).
Whether you're overwhelmed, judging yourself or feeling judged, grieving the life you expected to have, battling mom-guilt or mom-rage (so real and so common!), struggling to navigate your emerging identity (i.e., gender/sexuality/new parenthood/young adulthood), or striving to process and break patterns of generational trauma—there's no need to do it alone!
I have a passion for helping new and hopeful parents navigate the family-building process, (be it pregnancy, postpartum mental health, child/ pregnancy loss, IVF, adoption, guardianship/foster care, and the baby/toddler years).
Whether you're overwhelmed, judging yourself or feeling judged, grieving the life you expected to have, battling mom-guilt or mom-rage (so real and so common!), struggling to navigate your emerging identity (i.e., gender/sexuality/new parenthood/young adulthood), or striving to process and break patterns of generational trauma—there's no need to do it alone!

Kate Kirschner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
I have a passion for perinatal mental health including fertility journeys, birth trauma, and postpartum struggles, and love working with parents to explore and discover the ways that raising children can deepen our understanding of our own patterns and inner history.
I am a Level I trained IFS practitioner and use an approach rooted in psychodynamic therapy accessed through IFS and Somatic Experiencing. Our work will focus on your strengths, and also gently offer you the opportunity to explore more vulnerable spaces, building capacity and trust in your internal system to feel empowered to weather whatever might come.
I have a passion for perinatal mental health including fertility journeys, birth trauma, and postpartum struggles, and love working with parents to explore and discover the ways that raising children can deepen our understanding of our own patterns and inner history.
I am a Level I trained IFS practitioner and use an approach rooted in psychodynamic therapy accessed through IFS and Somatic Experiencing. Our work will focus on your strengths, and also gently offer you the opportunity to explore more vulnerable spaces, building capacity and trust in your internal system to feel empowered to weather whatever might come.

Dynamic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, BBA, RYT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10120
We specialize in adults in the family-building years - navigating adult romantic relationships, mental health issues, perinatal mental health and PMADs, infertility and loss; and couples therapy, marriage counseling, and supporting parents in the massive transition into family life.
As experienced, skilled Manhattan psychotherapists we specialize in helping adults and partners develop the skills required for managing stress and emotions and building supportive, sustainable relationships. We have specialized in the perinatal mental health space for many years, and subsequently supported couples in family-building and parenting.
We specialize in adults in the family-building years - navigating adult romantic relationships, mental health issues, perinatal mental health and PMADs, infertility and loss; and couples therapy, marriage counseling, and supporting parents in the massive transition into family life.
As experienced, skilled Manhattan psychotherapists we specialize in helping adults and partners develop the skills required for managing stress and emotions and building supportive, sustainable relationships. We have specialized in the perinatal mental health space for many years, and subsequently supported couples in family-building and parenting.

I can help address issues such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, issues with infertility, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management, social issues, self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, parenting, and child/adolescent development and personal growth.
My name is Carrie Grochow and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal! I prefer to take an eclectic therapy approach because I believe every client is an individual with specific needs. I can use cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, attachment therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy.
I can help address issues such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, issues with infertility, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management, social issues, self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, parenting, and child/adolescent development and personal growth.
My name is Carrie Grochow and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal! I prefer to take an eclectic therapy approach because I believe every client is an individual with specific needs. I can use cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, attachment therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy.

I specialize in maternal mental health with a focus on prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, immigration/generational trauma, parent-child bonding, and parenting skills building.
Hello, it's great to meet you! Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about transitioning to parenthood? Do you have chronic stress, sadness, anger, or fear related to parenting and relationship challenges? Is your child having social, behavioral, and emotional difficulties? Being a parent can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. I am here to support you through the process. I recognize clients are the experts that they are, and I hope to make you feel heard, supported, and empowered during our collaborations.
I specialize in maternal mental health with a focus on prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, immigration/generational trauma, parent-child bonding, and parenting skills building.
Hello, it's great to meet you! Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about transitioning to parenthood? Do you have chronic stress, sadness, anger, or fear related to parenting and relationship challenges? Is your child having social, behavioral, and emotional difficulties? Being a parent can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. I am here to support you through the process. I recognize clients are the experts that they are, and I hope to make you feel heard, supported, and empowered during our collaborations.

I am licensed in NY state and hold a certification in perinatal mental health.
Are you a career driven mother who feels like she is being pulled in different directions? Perhaps you find yourself overfunctioning in all aspecits of your life: work, home and family and realize that it is just exhausting you. Are you having difficulty with your partner because you are both trying to balance all of your responsibilities from home and are worried about the health of your relationship? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, let's work together to find healthy ways of coping so that you can feel more balanced and less resentful.
I am licensed in NY state and hold a certification in perinatal mental health.
Are you a career driven mother who feels like she is being pulled in different directions? Perhaps you find yourself overfunctioning in all aspecits of your life: work, home and family and realize that it is just exhausting you. Are you having difficulty with your partner because you are both trying to balance all of your responsibilities from home and are worried about the health of your relationship? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, let's work together to find healthy ways of coping so that you can feel more balanced and less resentful.
Meet Our Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists

I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from anxiety, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, particularly with female identity issues, in juggling postpartum challenges, career, family of origin boundaries and the relationship with a life partner.
Working collaboratively with my clients drawing on attachment theory, person-centered theory and CBT, I support the client to explore their past as connected with ther present while empowering them to envision their dreams and aspirations for the future. I firmly believe all emotions and feelings are there to be welcomed, explored and validated.
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from anxiety, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, particularly with female identity issues, in juggling postpartum challenges, career, family of origin boundaries and the relationship with a life partner.
Working collaboratively with my clients drawing on attachment theory, person-centered theory and CBT, I support the client to explore their past as connected with ther present while empowering them to envision their dreams and aspirations for the future. I firmly believe all emotions and feelings are there to be welcomed, explored and validated.

I also have training in the Gottman method and postpartum mental health.
Are you struggling with your relationships? Overwhelmed with the apps? Swiping right on guys who aren't ready? Burnt out and discouraged, but also so ready to meet your person? Do you find yourself worrying when he will text you back or worried that you will "mess" things up but asking for what you need? Do you feel like you're going on all of these dates but never meeting any good guys? I get it and I see you! I am passionate about helping women navigate dating and relationships, build self-esteem and learn to trust themselves in the process to create and sustain healthy, loving relationships and a experience a fulfilling life!
I also have training in the Gottman method and postpartum mental health.
Are you struggling with your relationships? Overwhelmed with the apps? Swiping right on guys who aren't ready? Burnt out and discouraged, but also so ready to meet your person? Do you find yourself worrying when he will text you back or worried that you will "mess" things up but asking for what you need? Do you feel like you're going on all of these dates but never meeting any good guys? I get it and I see you! I am passionate about helping women navigate dating and relationships, build self-esteem and learn to trust themselves in the process to create and sustain healthy, loving relationships and a experience a fulfilling life!

I support younger women on their journey to motherhood, offering guidance through infertility, pregnancy anxieties, and the complexities of new parenthood.
As a therapist specializing in maternal mental health, I believe in creating a warm and supportive space for healing and growth. I understand the unique challenges you face, whether it's anxiety, depression, navigating relationships, or building self-esteem.
I support younger women on their journey to motherhood, offering guidance through infertility, pregnancy anxieties, and the complexities of new parenthood.
As a therapist specializing in maternal mental health, I believe in creating a warm and supportive space for healing and growth. I understand the unique challenges you face, whether it's anxiety, depression, navigating relationships, or building self-esteem.

While I specialize in perinatal mental health, I also work with clients outside of the parenting journey on issues such as self-esteem, career shifts, intimacy & emotional disconnection.
I work with individuals & couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, identity, self-worth & relationship challenges. My approach is warm, relational & collaborative—grounded in the belief that healing happens in connection. I help clients reconnect with themselves & others, whether they’re facing a major life change or feeling stuck in familiar patterns.
For new & expecting parents, I offer support around identity loss, stress & the shifting dynamics of relationships, work & caregiving. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unrecognizable to themselves—I help them find stability, clarity & self-compassion.
While I specialize in perinatal mental health, I also work with clients outside of the parenting journey on issues such as self-esteem, career shifts, intimacy & emotional disconnection.
I work with individuals & couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, identity, self-worth & relationship challenges. My approach is warm, relational & collaborative—grounded in the belief that healing happens in connection. I help clients reconnect with themselves & others, whether they’re facing a major life change or feeling stuck in familiar patterns.
For new & expecting parents, I offer support around identity loss, stress & the shifting dynamics of relationships, work & caregiving. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unrecognizable to themselves—I help them find stability, clarity & self-compassion.

I specialize in women's health, anxiety, depression, prenatal/postnatal, relationship stress, career changes, & grief/loss.
Hi :) Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges finding balance in life? Do you get caught in negative thought loops? It's tough to keep your feelings hidden. Talking to a therapist will help you navigate your thoughts and feelings, become mindful of your present, formulate coping strategies, and ultimately help you achieve your goals that are in line with your core life values and parts of your identity. I'm currently licensed in NY, NJ & ID and offer virtual sessions for folks living in those areas.
I specialize in women's health, anxiety, depression, prenatal/postnatal, relationship stress, career changes, & grief/loss.
Hi :) Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges finding balance in life? Do you get caught in negative thought loops? It's tough to keep your feelings hidden. Talking to a therapist will help you navigate your thoughts and feelings, become mindful of your present, formulate coping strategies, and ultimately help you achieve your goals that are in line with your core life values and parts of your identity. I'm currently licensed in NY, NJ & ID and offer virtual sessions for folks living in those areas.

Madeline Weinfeld Shill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
I also focus on perinatal and maternal mental health.
I founded Be You Psychotherapy, a boutique private practice in NYC, based on my belief that individuality is something to be celebrated. Before I began my therapeutic training, I received a Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University, after my undergraduate study of Human Development at Cornell University.
I also focus on perinatal and maternal mental health.
I founded Be You Psychotherapy, a boutique private practice in NYC, based on my belief that individuality is something to be celebrated. Before I began my therapeutic training, I received a Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University, after my undergraduate study of Human Development at Cornell University.

With a background in and a passion for women’s mental health, I have experience supporting clients through fertility struggles, perinatal challenges, egg freezing, miscarriage, sexual trauma and loss.
My practice centers on creating a safe, affirming and nonjudgmental space for my clients. Through my warm, friendly and grounded approach, I help my clients feel connected and comfortable from their very first session. My ability to listen carefully and respond intently allows my clients to feel truly heard and understood. Together we can explore past trauma, intrusive thoughts and difficult emotions. My goal is to help my clients grow and evolve by identifying unhelpful patterns and behaviors, developing coping skills to better manage challenging moments and deepening self awareness and acceptance to move towards healing and goals.
With a background in and a passion for women’s mental health, I have experience supporting clients through fertility struggles, perinatal challenges, egg freezing, miscarriage, sexual trauma and loss.
My practice centers on creating a safe, affirming and nonjudgmental space for my clients. Through my warm, friendly and grounded approach, I help my clients feel connected and comfortable from their very first session. My ability to listen carefully and respond intently allows my clients to feel truly heard and understood. Together we can explore past trauma, intrusive thoughts and difficult emotions. My goal is to help my clients grow and evolve by identifying unhelpful patterns and behaviors, developing coping skills to better manage challenging moments and deepening self awareness and acceptance to move towards healing and goals.

Alexandra Cattaruzza
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MS, LP, FIPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Pregnancy is a time of transformation as changes take place in the future mother’s body, relationship with her partner, social and work life and environment.
After completing a 3 year training program in parent-infant psychoanalytic psychotherapy and studying with some of the most prominent clinicians in the field of infant research, I have developed a unique way of working with parent-baby dyads, providing short-term treatment for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PDMAs).
Pregnancy is a time of transformation as changes take place in the future mother’s body, relationship with her partner, social and work life and environment.
After completing a 3 year training program in parent-infant psychoanalytic psychotherapy and studying with some of the most prominent clinicians in the field of infant research, I have developed a unique way of working with parent-baby dyads, providing short-term treatment for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PDMAs).

Carolyn P Weiss
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Becky's Good Inside Program and in Perinatal Mental Health (e.g. birth anxiety, loss, post-partum) by PSI.
I specialize in trauma recovery and stress management. I look forward to collaborating on an individualized treatment plan to directly, actively, and compassionately work through barriers, learn effective tools to disrupt unhelpful patterns of behavior, and make room for long-lasting and life-affirming changes. Whatever challenges you are facing, we will work together to deploy empowering, research-based strategies that foster resilience and promote healing. I've received cutting-edge training in science-informed treatments for trauma, anxiety, and sleep (e.g. EMDR, IFS, ACT, CPT, CBT for Insomnia) from Stanford, NYU, and Columbia.
Becky's Good Inside Program and in Perinatal Mental Health (e.g. birth anxiety, loss, post-partum) by PSI.
I specialize in trauma recovery and stress management. I look forward to collaborating on an individualized treatment plan to directly, actively, and compassionately work through barriers, learn effective tools to disrupt unhelpful patterns of behavior, and make room for long-lasting and life-affirming changes. Whatever challenges you are facing, we will work together to deploy empowering, research-based strategies that foster resilience and promote healing. I've received cutting-edge training in science-informed treatments for trauma, anxiety, and sleep (e.g. EMDR, IFS, ACT, CPT, CBT for Insomnia) from Stanford, NYU, and Columbia.
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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.