Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in New York, NY
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Nancy Adler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I work with adults and adolescents with a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to struggles in relationships to
prenatal
and
postpartum
challenges to concerns around self-esteem and identity.
It takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy, and thus I strive to create a space in which individuals feel truly seen, heard, and deeply understood. I believe that people are intrinsically resilient, and I will work with you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself so that you can make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will work toward navigating difficult transitions, improving the quality of your relationships, and developing more effective coping skills.
Donna Klassen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Although I work with people with a variety of issues, I specialize in the area of women's reproductive health, including helping women with the difficult and often traumatizing aspects of infertility, high risk pregnancies,
pregnancy
loss and
postpartum
depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling anxious, irritable and overwhelmed? Are you a new mom and don't feel connected to your baby? Are you a women in your 40's or 50's and having menopausal symptoms like irritability, low mood and fatigue? So many people feel like they have to "power through" symptoms of anxiety or depression--when there is treatment available. You don't deserve to feel this way.
Kathryn Sacks-Colon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
After a major stressor, loss or transition, it is normal to experience big emotions (new or past) and feel like your ground is unsteady. My mission is to help you uncover your power through an attachment focus so that you can begin to heal and grow from the inside out. By starting where you are, together we will make meaning and create new experiences after a significant change in order to develop a future template for the next phase of your life. I specialize in working with women around
perinatal
and
postpartum
mood and anxiety issues.
Kate Lynch Bieger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I trained mental health professionals from around the country in
Perinatal
Mental Health and
Perinatal
Grief and Loss at the Seleni Institute.
I specialize in helping women navigate the struggles of parenting, both in the transition to motherhood, and in the ongoing challenges of parenting and relationships. I help women build the support they need to take better care of themselves and their families. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) to treat
perinatal
anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and bereavement after
pregnancy
loss and help women navigating infertility.
Lauren Skolnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I have a particular passion and clinical expertise working with individuals experiencing
prenatal
and
postpartum
depression and anxiety disorders and I am Certified in
Perinatal
Mental Health (PMH-C).
I believe every individual has their own unique story to tell, learn, and grow from. I meet each of my clients with warmth and compassion, providing a non-judgmental, empathetic space for you to explore and process whatever you may be going through. I will work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and create a personalized plan. My therapeutic approach incorporates aspects of my training and experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practice. No matter what challenges or obstacles you are facing, I look forward to being an allied part of your journey to a healthier you.
Holistic Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAT, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We utilize EMDR, creative arts-, mindfulness-, narrative-, body-oriented-, and additional trauma-informed therapies to navigate
pregnancy
and
postpartum
, school and work life balances, relationships, and complex trauma dynamics.
We are accepting new clients who are ready to explore their trauma, emotional-, physical-, sexual-, and spiritual health, as well as their sense of self, and relationships. Holistic Psychotherapy provides individual and group therapy from a trauma-informed and whole approach to mental health treatment. We hold space and provide the tools for you to examine and change the patterns and experiences in your life that are not effectively serving you.
Marilyn Laves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include reproductive mental health (including
postpartum
depression and anxiety), mood disorders, relationship challenges, and substance abuse.
I am a warm and engaging therapist who believes that the foundation of a positive therapeutic relationship is a connection based upon trust and collaboration. My approach is client-centered and I work in partnership with individuals to foster strengths. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a graduate degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.
Courtney Policano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in trauma and maternal mental health, including
pregnancy
loss and infertility.
Life in NYC is filled with demands and stressors, both at work and at home. Balancing all that is required is overwhelming. Yet the distress you feel today does not need to be your new normal, there is hope! I believe that each person is resilient, with the capacity to build connection and heal. I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, job stress and trauma. In our sessions, I will be an active, curious listener. I will approach our work together with warmth, humor and empathy, while integrating evidence-based practices to meet your needs.
Not accepting new clients
Susan Kraemer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have deep experience working with the emotional challenges surrounding infertility,
pregnancy
, post partum adjustment, parenting and
perinatal
loss.
People seek therapy at vulnerable moments in their lives. Developing a space of safety is primary and it is important to me to hold this in mind as we begin. My primary role is to listen, and listen closely, though I work in an interactive fashion. I seek to help my patients develop self- compassion as they begin to consider aspects of their lives and experiences that have been kept "out of bounds". I am comfortable working with problems of mood, anxiety, relationships, work life and parenting issues.
Mia A. Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
perinatal
work and have intensive training in PMADs treatment.
I aim to help people reduce suffering while nurturing strengths and potential in a collaborative pursuit of their life goals. Together we'll create a comfortable, culturally sensitive environment where you can work on increasing self-compassion through understanding your thoughts and behaviors. Using validation and change strategies, I can help you achieve your goals and build meaning in your life. I help clients work through emotion dysregulation that occurs from personality disorders, PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, as well as the demands of our face-paced, sometimes stressful, world.
Lindsay Nejmeh
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in women's and maternal mental health,
pregnancy
/
postpartum
, infants/toddlers, parenting, and play therapy for children.
Struggling with personal issues? I provide therapy for adults, children, and families. I understand that everyone wants to be the best they can be. We will navigate the challenges you are experiencing and work to find solutions to manage difficult moments. I provide a warm, safe, nurturing environment while helping you to understand and resolve conflicts within your world. I take a very supportive stance and realize that getting help is the first part of making a change.
Alexandra Cattaruzza
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MS, LP, FIPA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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. Parents have to adjust to their rapidly changing world and to a new little human whose survival depends on them. They often feel inadequate because they are not quite sure what they are supposed to do in this new role, and having a baby can be a very challenging and isolating experience. Some parents experience anxiety and depression as well as difficulty bonding with their baby.
Ingrid Nkongho
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
It is not always easy to seek out help, or to make a commitment to a process of self exploration and self discovery. I enjoy being part of this process for individuals who are willing to invest the time and energy towards improving their lives. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can feel supported and cared for as they explore, examine and challenge themselves to experiment with new ways of thinking about and engaging in their lives. I also have completed additional training in pre- and
postpartum
issues and welcome individuals during any stage of the family planning years.
Liza Mordkovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, ATR, LCAT, LMSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also adore helping pregnant and
postpartum
persons overcome
perinatal
anxiety,
perinatal
depression, OCD and just struggling with adjusting to new life with baby.
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts? Does worrying keep you up at night? Do you experience panic attacks at random or specific times? Do you worry ALL THE TIME? Do you find yourself always thinking about the worst thing that can happen? Are you pregnant or
postpartum
and struggling with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, sadness or just not feeling like yourself post baby? Is stress, relationships, career a struggle for you? Do you want to learn how DBT skills and Mindfulness can assist in your daily life? Are you looking to make a big change in how you feel, behave and think?
Dana Galante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
The path to parenthood is often bumpy. Whether you’re planning for a baby, coping with a loss, adjusting to parenthood, or have been trying for a while - you are not alone. We provide evidence-based psychotherapy for all those involved in the parenthood journey - men, women, and couples. Our competent and nurturing therapists will team up with you to create an effective, cohesive plan to address your needs and reduce your stress. We help treat all kinds of family-building challenges, from mild parenting stress and worry, severe
perinatal
depression and anxiety, traumatic birth experiences, to grieving the loss of a child.
Tribeca Maternity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Tribeca Maternity provides help for women, their partners, and their families related to the emotional experiences of family planning, infertility,
pregnancy
,
childbirth
, and early parenthood. Women and their families’ needs deserve specialized attention. This has become even more crucial due to the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on trying, expecting, and new parents’ lives. A new branch of Tribeca Therapy, a Downtown NYC therapy practice, with Rachael Benjamin serving as Director, Tribeca Maternity gets close to women, their partners, and their families with a dedicated focus on these new and growing concerns.
Julia Perault Fletcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am a psychotherapist based in Westchester and offer online sessions across the state of New York. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include anxiety, family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, life transitions, and grief. I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the fertility,
pregnancy
or
postpartum
experience.
Rachel Tayler
MSc, PhD
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy is about easing suffering, increasing insight and curiosity, and finding meaning. This work is best done in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I strive to form a genuine, strong, and unique bond with all the people I work with. My approach is open, non-judgmental, and flexible. My specialty areas include: Anxiety/Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Bi/Cultural identity development, Grief, Parenthood, Infertility,
Pregnancy
. I work with individuals and couples, from adolescence onward, in English, Spanish, and French.
Tatyana Mestechkina
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I place importance on building a therapeutic relationship that is supportive and trusting. I aim to empower people to live more fulfilling, rich and values-driven lives. I specialize in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as the purely obsessional subtype (Pure-O) and anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized, social, panic, health and phobias). I have expertise in treating concerns related to perfectionism, body-image, mood challenges, and
postpartum
/
perinatal
issues. My approach is active and nonjudgmental.
Hillary Grill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Areas of subspecialty include, but are not limited to, reproductive health (infertility,
pregnancy
,
postpartum
adjustment and depression), contemporary family-making (same-sex parenting, single-parenting by choice, adoption and choosing to be child-free).
Are you wondering if it's possible to experience more satisfaction in your life? Have you noticed repetitive, self-defeating patterns hindering success in relationships or at work? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Unsure of exactly what you want for yourself? Considering therapy is the first step toward feeling better and finding fulfillment. In more than twenty-five years of practice, the transformative power of psychotherapy still impresses me. I view therapy as collaboration. Together, we will deepen your capacity for self-reflection, remove obstacles blocking you from reaching your full potential, and to finding your authentic self.
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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.