Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Syracuse, NY
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Terri St. George
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CST
Verified
Verified
A skilled therapist can help you work through difficulties you may not have been able to overcome on your own. Life is hard; and the very real challenges, setbacks, & obstacles we experience a long the way can stand in the way of happiness. But, I believe that a strong & loving connection to yourself & others can buffer the stress in life. This is where I can help: I am a generalist therapist w/specialties in Sex Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy & Maternal/Reproductive Mental Health. As a
Perinatal
specialist, I am passionate about helping women & partners overcome
postpartum
mood disorders, birth trauma,
perinatal
loss & more.
Lindsay M. Rowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My primary areas of clinical focus are children and families; parenting and child development;
postpartum
; life transitions; relationship issues; trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Reaching out for support for you or your loved one takes courage. With one of the hardest steps behind you, I am pleased you have found my private practice. My goal is to engage with clients of all ages in an interactive and collaborative effort to find sustainable change through growth and learning experiences in the context of an encouraging and nonjudgemental environment. My clients are my passion.
Catherine Metz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have additional experience and training in
Perinatal
Mental Health, working with clients experiencing pre and
postpartum
depression and anxiety.
At different points in our lives, we can become overwhelmed and unbalanced. We are all human, having good days and bad; achieve great successes and finding ourselves at our lowest lows. While each person is unique, we are not alone in this experience. My desire as a therapist is to have a holistic understanding of who you are and help you improve your life in the ways you desire. I work with individuals, couples and families of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life to treat a wide variety of issues.
Penelope Lupo
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate openings for telehealth clients! We all have times in life when things get difficult to manage and we need support. Counseling can help you find that support and identify the tools to help you heal. I work with adults that are experiencing grief and loss, trauma, stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression and more. I also have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with infertility,
miscarriage
, and child loss.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Rebeccah Bernard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
pregnancy
, military discharge/retirement, parenthood, college, relationships, and career moves).
Therapy is a sacred space for exploring your your life, identity, relationships, struggles, and aspirations. There is no other relationship space like it, one designed specifically to create and support your mental health. In times of pain and/or challenging life circumstances it provides support, validation and guidance. Throughout this process, a priority is placed on building resilience. The “doing” piece of the therapy includes skills, problem-solving, healthy coping strategies, effective navigation of relationships and goal-oriented actions.
Niccole R Lorenzo
MS, LMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
Whether during various life transitions or through personal growth, it is my hope to offer a compassionate space for dialogue, non-judgmental understanding and encouragement towards self-awareness and empowerment.
Not accepting new clients
Melanie Jennings
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When you're struggling with anxiety or with your relationship with food and body image, it affects everything in your life- work, school, parenthood, relationships. It tries to convince you of lies that something is wrong with you or with your body, that you’re stuck, and gets in the way of you living the life you want. Change can seem overwhelming (while sometimes it is), it can also be empowering, especially the ones to be made internally. The fact that you found your way to this page and are contemplating reaching out, means you're curious about what changes you can make in your life and what beauty lies ahead.
Stacey McQuade
MS
Verified
Verified
One beautiful aspect of therapy is starting right where you are. Whether you have engaged in therapy in the past or are looking to try working with a counselor for the first time, I'm here to offer a safe space and company to explore what's happening for you now. We spend much of our lives being conditioned to view ourselves, life, success, worth, and more without priority for our own well being. I invite you to set down those weighty expectations in our sessions and delve into where you fit and feel most authentically you.
Not accepting new clients
Kynna Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
It is uncomfortable to realize that, despite dedicated effort, your life is not on the trajectory that you hoped. You may feel maxed out, depleted, disconnected, and suffering the cumulative toll of stress, depression and anxiety. I can show you another way. You and I will work through solution-based therapy to address those feelings of depression and burnout, of being stuck and overwhelmed. Together we will find a path that reduces stress and anxiety, one that takes you forward. You have the inner strength this work requires and I will help you find the way to dignity, quality of presence, and integrity to yourself.
Susan Hart Presley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Scientific and caring focus that allows you to grow. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, life experiences, education and careers in various formats of individual, couples, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. Private.
Kristina Ehmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We all have a story to tell. A story filled with hardships and triumphs, love and loss, and stagnation and growth. Our experiences demand a witness to what we have gone through. I am committed to creating a warm, safe, trusting, caring, and non-judgmental space. This will allow you to be heard but also to challenge you to think or act differently. The systemic and biopsychosocial approach that I utilize will help you to better understand the impact your emotions have on your body and how your thoughts and feelings shape your relationships.
Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
Waitlist for new clients
Harriet Marcia Casey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCC
Verified
Verified
I offer a caring and compassionate place to do your healing work. I have over thirty years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. My goal is to help you find the tools you need to bring harmony and balance to your life.
Michelle Chierico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
There is potential for things to be okay. Whatever you're experiencing that brought you to this step may feel so huge and it may feel like things will never be okay, but they can be. Therapy is a process. It's all about throwing things out there and seeing what makes the most sense to you in a safe, open environment.
Waitlist for new clients
Melinda Hathaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW
Verified
Verified
A strong connection to your therapist is the cornerstone of good therapy and is more likely to lead towards personal growth and achievement of your therapeutic goals. My name is Melinda and I have 20 years of clinical experience. We will work together to identify and focus on specific goals that you would like to achieve in your life. I work with adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma and are victims of narcissistic abuse. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood and successful in your healing journey. I use an eclectic approach of evidenced based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focus therapies.
Zyeshia Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Change is possible as life is a journey of self discovery. If you’re struggling with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life , PTSD, Parenting, Stress, Trauma, Relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to...I am listening... I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE and YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Together we can explore ways to navigate the stuff that can cause us to feel stuck or unfulfilled.
Katelynn Faulkner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe that each person holds within themselves everything they need to heal and grow in the ways they would like. I see the therapist's role as being one in which provides an environment of safety and care where the client can explore themselves authentically. It is through this authentic exploration, that the therapist can help the client discover how patterns and ways of being are keeping the client stuck and resulting in suffering. By bringing into awareness these aspects, the client and therapist can then work collaboratively to release the pain and explore new ways of being.
Elizabeth A. Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for working with individuals struggling with life transitions and mental health. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse University and has been working in education and private practice settings for over 10 years. Her treatment approach is both strength-based and collaborative.
Mary Kate Lenihan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Any individual, couple, or family making the decision to embark on therapy has made a brave step toward growth and change. Once rapport and safety is established, giving the self permission to be raw and vulnerable is what I strive for with clients. Feeling safe to explore discomfort and navigating different means of communication is at the heart of my work. The approach of curious exploration and demystification helps the individuals, couples and families that I work with resolve stressors related to anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, work and academic influences, family dynamics, and LGBTQ issues.
Laura Brennan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in your life. Whether you’re new to therapy or have tried many different types of treatment, I’m here to help you. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in addiction, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions and other behavioral health concerns. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
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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.