Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY
Email is preferred and quickest method of contact. It’s OK that you're here. Read that again. You are taking the very first step on your healing journey and finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I am here to make it easier for you and share what I value in a therapeutic relationship. I take pride in my natural instinct to empathize and understand an individual's struggles. I value connection and our relationship. I do not expect anyone to feel comfortable opening up to me without first building our rapport together. Above all, I strive to convey an open, safe, and non-judgmental space for each and every person.
Email is preferred and quickest method of contact. It’s OK that you're here. Read that again. You are taking the very first step on your healing journey and finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I am here to make it easier for you and share what I value in a therapeutic relationship. I take pride in my natural instinct to empathize and understand an individual's struggles. I value connection and our relationship. I do not expect anyone to feel comfortable opening up to me without first building our rapport together. Above all, I strive to convey an open, safe, and non-judgmental space for each and every person.
As a counselor, I specialize in a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, family/relational conflict, as well as women's issues (infertility, perinatal, and postpartum).
In my practice I am mindful of each individual's unique needs, utilizing a person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness approach to counseling. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental space for individuals to explore the most vulnerable aspects of their lives.
As a counselor, I specialize in a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, family/relational conflict, as well as women's issues (infertility, perinatal, and postpartum).
In my practice I am mindful of each individual's unique needs, utilizing a person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness approach to counseling. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental space for individuals to explore the most vulnerable aspects of their lives.
Our agency was developed to incorporate the skills and experiences of clinicians and wellness providers to support children, individuals and families with personalized goals related to a variety of emotional, physical, and behavioral concerns. Our agency partners, collectively, have over 75 years of clinical experience focusing on neurodivergence, OCD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, LGBTQ related concerns, behavior and emotional disturbances, trauma, pre/post-natal needs, parenting and parent-child interaction needs, grief/loss, substance use, and domestic violence.
Our agency was developed to incorporate the skills and experiences of clinicians and wellness providers to support children, individuals and families with personalized goals related to a variety of emotional, physical, and behavioral concerns. Our agency partners, collectively, have over 75 years of clinical experience focusing on neurodivergence, OCD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, LGBTQ related concerns, behavior and emotional disturbances, trauma, pre/post-natal needs, parenting and parent-child interaction needs, grief/loss, substance use, and domestic violence.
Kimberly I Mazza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, CCTP-I
7 Endorsed
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Waitlist for new clients
My integrated background as a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, lactation consultant, and birth doula enriches my ability to connect deeply with your unique experiences.
I believe in client autonomy. I use a variety of techniques to assist in stress reduction and long term healing. I prefer mindfulness based and somatic therapeutic intervention. These include but are not limited to therapeutic meditation, DBT, EMDR & Somatic Experiencing techniques, and talk therapy. I pride myself on working towards long term healing.
My integrated background as a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, lactation consultant, and birth doula enriches my ability to connect deeply with your unique experiences.
I believe in client autonomy. I use a variety of techniques to assist in stress reduction and long term healing. I prefer mindfulness based and somatic therapeutic intervention. These include but are not limited to therapeutic meditation, DBT, EMDR & Somatic Experiencing techniques, and talk therapy. I pride myself on working towards long term healing.
At times, life can feel like one big transition. Right when you overcome one challenge, another always seems to pops up. It can feel overwhelming to handle it all, whether you are a stay at home mom in the throughs of toddlerhood or a homeschool mom trying to navigate health challenges for your family members or a career driven mom trying to balance it all. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that if you aren’t taking care of yourself physically (your health), spiritually (having a faith practice), and relationally (making time for in person connections), life can feel a whole lot more challenging than it should.
At times, life can feel like one big transition. Right when you overcome one challenge, another always seems to pops up. It can feel overwhelming to handle it all, whether you are a stay at home mom in the throughs of toddlerhood or a homeschool mom trying to navigate health challenges for your family members or a career driven mom trying to balance it all. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that if you aren’t taking care of yourself physically (your health), spiritually (having a faith practice), and relationally (making time for in person connections), life can feel a whole lot more challenging than it should.
Trained in the area of Maternal Mental Health, I work with new moms, dads, and families experiencing pre and postpartum issues including depression/anxiety, relationships, and loss.
Transitions are stressful and I collaborate with clients to navigate stress & resolve any issues contributing, including birth, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD. My experiences as psychotherapist, exec. coach, and corporate executive, facilitate a personal and career focus in my practice and I use tools from each area to assist clients.
Trained in the area of Maternal Mental Health, I work with new moms, dads, and families experiencing pre and postpartum issues including depression/anxiety, relationships, and loss.
Transitions are stressful and I collaborate with clients to navigate stress & resolve any issues contributing, including birth, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD. My experiences as psychotherapist, exec. coach, and corporate executive, facilitate a personal and career focus in my practice and I use tools from each area to assist clients.
Julie Gold, Therapy and Integrative Psychiatry
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Clients come to me for current concerns, acute circumstances or to resolve issues related to longstanding challenges. "Integrative Psychiatry" involves a dynamic partnership with a focus on each client's individual needs, meaningful collaboration, a holistic/preventive perspective, therapy and the option for medication management. We all have unique goals, styles of learning and timelines for care and recovery. As a practitioner I value my clients' current situation and offer brief psychotherapy as well as ongoing therapy with or without pharmacological treatments.
Clients come to me for current concerns, acute circumstances or to resolve issues related to longstanding challenges. "Integrative Psychiatry" involves a dynamic partnership with a focus on each client's individual needs, meaningful collaboration, a holistic/preventive perspective, therapy and the option for medication management. We all have unique goals, styles of learning and timelines for care and recovery. As a practitioner I value my clients' current situation and offer brief psychotherapy as well as ongoing therapy with or without pharmacological treatments.
Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, the challenges of motherhood, young adulthood, trauma, or another difficult season of life, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Healing happens through a strong therapeutic relationship. My clients often tell me that therapy becomes a place where they can finally put down what they’ve been carrying, speak openly about their struggles, and trust that those experiences will be met with compassion, steadiness, and care.
Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, the challenges of motherhood, young adulthood, trauma, or another difficult season of life, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Healing happens through a strong therapeutic relationship. My clients often tell me that therapy becomes a place where they can finally put down what they’ve been carrying, speak openly about their struggles, and trust that those experiences will be met with compassion, steadiness, and care.
I am passionate about the journey of motherhood—including pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting—as well as those processing sexual trauma or relationship issues.
I provide an integrative, trauma-informed space focused on building an honest therapeutic relationship. My style is very frank—I’m here to lay things down clearly and use humor to break through the shame that stalls growth. You will leave sessions with practical tools and the clarity needed to navigate your journey to wellness with total honesty.
I am passionate about the journey of motherhood—including pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting—as well as those processing sexual trauma or relationship issues.
I provide an integrative, trauma-informed space focused on building an honest therapeutic relationship. My style is very frank—I’m here to lay things down clearly and use humor to break through the shame that stalls growth. You will leave sessions with practical tools and the clarity needed to navigate your journey to wellness with total honesty.
specializing in women's mental health, with certifications in perinatal and postpartum care.
In our work together, we go beyond surface-level coping strategies. My belief is that therapy is a tool, not a dependency. My job is to help you build what you need and then send you off with it, Whether you are managing daily anxiety, processing life transitions, or working through perinatal mental health challenges, I offer a warm, collaborative approach.
specializing in women's mental health, with certifications in perinatal and postpartum care.
In our work together, we go beyond surface-level coping strategies. My belief is that therapy is a tool, not a dependency. My job is to help you build what you need and then send you off with it, Whether you are managing daily anxiety, processing life transitions, or working through perinatal mental health challenges, I offer a warm, collaborative approach.
My work with individuals has focused especially on navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, faith transitions, and perinatal mental health.
If you have found yourself in a difficult season of life, know you’re not alone. Life can feel overwhelming while carrying the weight of emotions, trauma, relationship stress or working through significant life changes. No matter what season you’re in, I’d love to sit with you. I will meet you where you are without judgment while integrating empathy, humor, and warmth into our sessions. I believe you have everything you need to work through your challenges, and together we can work to identify and elicit your innate skills and strengths. I hope to create a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your experiences and emotions.
My work with individuals has focused especially on navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, faith transitions, and perinatal mental health.
If you have found yourself in a difficult season of life, know you’re not alone. Life can feel overwhelming while carrying the weight of emotions, trauma, relationship stress or working through significant life changes. No matter what season you’re in, I’d love to sit with you. I will meet you where you are without judgment while integrating empathy, humor, and warmth into our sessions. I believe you have everything you need to work through your challenges, and together we can work to identify and elicit your innate skills and strengths. I hope to create a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your experiences and emotions.
Life is messy. Like, “I thought I had it together and now I’m crying in my car” messy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just quietly thinking “what is going on with me lately?” you’re not alone! And you don’t need to have a perfect explanation before showing up here.
I’m the kind of therapist who won’t just nod silently while you spiral (unless that’s what you need for
I work with people from all walks of life and show up to each session with warmth, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental attitude. You don’t need to have everything figured out, this is a space where you can just be real, and we’ll take things one step at a time.
Life is messy. Like, “I thought I had it together and now I’m crying in my car” messy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just quietly thinking “what is going on with me lately?” you’re not alone! And you don’t need to have a perfect explanation before showing up here.
I’m the kind of therapist who won’t just nod silently while you spiral (unless that’s what you need for
I work with people from all walks of life and show up to each session with warmth, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental attitude. You don’t need to have everything figured out, this is a space where you can just be real, and we’ll take things one step at a time.
Hello! My name is Kerry and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I've worked in the mental health field for over a decade and I'm excited to be a part of your journey. I specialize in infertility, adolescents and young adults, neurodivergence and queer issues. I love partnering with clients to help them explore their truest identity.
Hello! My name is Kerry and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I've worked in the mental health field for over a decade and I'm excited to be a part of your journey. I specialize in infertility, adolescents and young adults, neurodivergence and queer issues. I love partnering with clients to help them explore their truest identity.
Sara Garnot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing infertility, offering a warm, compassionate space to process the complex emotions that can arise throughout fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, difficult decisions, and life in the midst of uncertainty.
While infertility is a specialty, I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and burnout. I have a particular passion for supporting fellow mental health professionals, providing a space where therapists and other helping professionals can care for themselves while caring for others.
I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing infertility, offering a warm, compassionate space to process the complex emotions that can arise throughout fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, difficult decisions, and life in the midst of uncertainty.
While infertility is a specialty, I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and burnout. I have a particular passion for supporting fellow mental health professionals, providing a space where therapists and other helping professionals can care for themselves while caring for others.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions like college, new jobs, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, and new parenthood.
Do you feel trapped by worst case scenario thinking? Wondering how you could possibly survive the next challenge? I'm here to help you discover the path forward because on the other side of any struggle, there you still are, changed but not broken. I help my clients to reach new levels of self-understanding, interrupt negative thought patterns and find empowerment in the midst of life's challenges. Therapy can help prepare you for challenges to come, find emotional support amidst the struggle and/or then navigate the path forward when it feels hidden.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions like college, new jobs, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, and new parenthood.
Do you feel trapped by worst case scenario thinking? Wondering how you could possibly survive the next challenge? I'm here to help you discover the path forward because on the other side of any struggle, there you still are, changed but not broken. I help my clients to reach new levels of self-understanding, interrupt negative thought patterns and find empowerment in the midst of life's challenges. Therapy can help prepare you for challenges to come, find emotional support amidst the struggle and/or then navigate the path forward when it feels hidden.
You are strong for others but suffering within; you feel vulnerable, conflicted, confused, and trapped. You are struggling in your relationships, career, or both. You may be going through significant life transitions with unexpected and overwhelming demands and choices to make. You have hurt from your childhood and the past burdens are weighing on your current life. Your unique cultural circumstances may further add to the complexity of your struggles. You want to be your authentic self and experience emotional freedom in order to function to the fullest potential.
You are strong for others but suffering within; you feel vulnerable, conflicted, confused, and trapped. You are struggling in your relationships, career, or both. You may be going through significant life transitions with unexpected and overwhelming demands and choices to make. You have hurt from your childhood and the past burdens are weighing on your current life. Your unique cultural circumstances may further add to the complexity of your struggles. You want to be your authentic self and experience emotional freedom in order to function to the fullest potential.
I understand how heavy life can feel, no matter what you're going through. So many people come to therapy when they’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by relationships, or unsure about their next step. You don’t need a crisis to deserve support.
I understand how heavy life can feel, no matter what you're going through. So many people come to therapy when they’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by relationships, or unsure about their next step. You don’t need a crisis to deserve support.
Maybe you woke up today and said, "shit, I really need to find a therapist." Maybe you've said that many mornings... Often we find ourselves repeating the same cycles and wanting to stop, yet we keep spinning. Cycles of all types - anxiety, depression, self-sabotage, addiction, unfulfilling relationship, trauma and more. It leaks into different areas of life - work, relationships, self-esteem... and it’s exhausting. You want to feel more at peace, to have better relationships, grow your intuition, and to understand yourself better in order to move forward. Luckily, therapy can help get you there! I also offer EMDR.
Maybe you woke up today and said, "shit, I really need to find a therapist." Maybe you've said that many mornings... Often we find ourselves repeating the same cycles and wanting to stop, yet we keep spinning. Cycles of all types - anxiety, depression, self-sabotage, addiction, unfulfilling relationship, trauma and more. It leaks into different areas of life - work, relationships, self-esteem... and it’s exhausting. You want to feel more at peace, to have better relationships, grow your intuition, and to understand yourself better in order to move forward. Luckily, therapy can help get you there! I also offer EMDR.
Sometimes life's challenges become overwhelming and too difficult to handle on our own. I can offer a therapeutic environment that is supportive, solution focused and non-judgmental. I seek to work collaboratively with my clients to identify concerns and develop coping skills to move from feeling "stuck" in difficult life situations, to gain deeper self awareness and to attain personal growth.
Sometimes life's challenges become overwhelming and too difficult to handle on our own. I can offer a therapeutic environment that is supportive, solution focused and non-judgmental. I seek to work collaboratively with my clients to identify concerns and develop coping skills to move from feeling "stuck" in difficult life situations, to gain deeper self awareness and to attain personal growth.
Megan Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Waitlist for new clients
I also have advanced training in treating pregnant and postpartum women, having completed courses in Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy and Perinatal Mood Disorders.
I often hear, "But other people have it worse," in an attempt to downplay our struggles and make things feel more manageable. While this mindset may be helpful at times, it also minimizes the importance of our current situation and dismisses our feelings. Whatever you are facing, if it's important to you it's also important to me. As a clinician with experience in multiple therapeutic settings, I have treated panic disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have a special spot in my heart for grief and loss and have treated those struggling with prolonged grief.
I also have advanced training in treating pregnant and postpartum women, having completed courses in Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy and Perinatal Mood Disorders.
I often hear, "But other people have it worse," in an attempt to downplay our struggles and make things feel more manageable. While this mindset may be helpful at times, it also minimizes the importance of our current situation and dismisses our feelings. Whatever you are facing, if it's important to you it's also important to me. As a clinician with experience in multiple therapeutic settings, I have treated panic disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have a special spot in my heart for grief and loss and have treated those struggling with prolonged grief.
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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.