Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Portland, OR
Emily Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
I help people access their strengths, find clarity within, understand mind-body signals and enjoy an improved sense of fulfillment in life - even in hard times. We look at how individual well-being exists within extensive structures beyond the self. My therapeutic style aligns well with people who are struggling with the overwhelming state of the world, feeling out of touch with their deepest dreams and values, and dealing with stressful life transitions in relationships, work, and beyond. The above scenarios may manifest internally in the form of depression, anxiety, grief, burnout and feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
I help people access their strengths, find clarity within, understand mind-body signals and enjoy an improved sense of fulfillment in life - even in hard times. We look at how individual well-being exists within extensive structures beyond the self. My therapeutic style aligns well with people who are struggling with the overwhelming state of the world, feeling out of touch with their deepest dreams and values, and dealing with stressful life transitions in relationships, work, and beyond. The above scenarios may manifest internally in the form of depression, anxiety, grief, burnout and feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
I also work with chronic pain, first responder stress, depression, anxiety, identity issues, and pregnancy/ childbirth/ postpartum concerns.
I’m trained in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness, CBT, Narrative Therapy and Somatic Psychology. I use an integrative approach based on what is most effective for your specific goals. Cultural humility is something I practice both personally and professionally. I work from a Neurodiversity paradigm and I am affirming of intersectional identities.
I also work with chronic pain, first responder stress, depression, anxiety, identity issues, and pregnancy/ childbirth/ postpartum concerns.
I’m trained in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness, CBT, Narrative Therapy and Somatic Psychology. I use an integrative approach based on what is most effective for your specific goals. Cultural humility is something I practice both personally and professionally. I work from a Neurodiversity paradigm and I am affirming of intersectional identities.
I specialize in perinatal mental health – specifically helping birthing people through the spectrum of experiences related to trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of parenthood.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety and trauma, including ancestral/generational trauma. You deserve compassionate support when you are knocked off center. I aim to help you uncover practices that allow for greater mental health, a healthy nervous system, and uncover your specific wants, needs, and strengths.
I specialize in perinatal mental health – specifically helping birthing people through the spectrum of experiences related to trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of parenthood.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety and trauma, including ancestral/generational trauma. You deserve compassionate support when you are knocked off center. I aim to help you uncover practices that allow for greater mental health, a healthy nervous system, and uncover your specific wants, needs, and strengths.
I specialize in helping adults navigate such hurtles, particularly those attached to fertility related trauma, infant loss/ miscarriage, traumatic births, postpartum depression/anxiety and bereavement.
I offer support by using therapeutic models including IFS, grief/loss/bereavement specific interventions, CBT, DBT, and several other ways to process your experience. I offer both in person and virtual session, along with accepting both Kaiser insurance and Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
I specialize in helping adults navigate such hurtles, particularly those attached to fertility related trauma, infant loss/ miscarriage, traumatic births, postpartum depression/anxiety and bereavement.
I offer support by using therapeutic models including IFS, grief/loss/bereavement specific interventions, CBT, DBT, and several other ways to process your experience. I offer both in person and virtual session, along with accepting both Kaiser insurance and Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression and also have training in working with perinatal clients and neurodivergence.
Not Accepting New Clients at This Time
I I have a person centered orientation based in respect and compassion. I love getting to know my clients, using humor in my practice and developing deep, meaningful relationships that promote healing.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression and also have training in working with perinatal clients and neurodivergence.
Not Accepting New Clients at This Time
I I have a person centered orientation based in respect and compassion. I love getting to know my clients, using humor in my practice and developing deep, meaningful relationships that promote healing.
You are smart and capable, showing up for everyone else, but inside you often feel alone, anxious, or lost. You’ve gotten used to holding it all together, and pushing your own needs aside. You're your own worst critic, and it’s exhausting. Maybe the strategies that once helped you cope aren't working anymore, but you don't know what else to do. You’re starting to question who you are, what you really want, or how to live in a way that feels more aligned with your values. Therapy can be a space where your needs matter, your emotions make sense, and your inner world is treated with care and respect.
You are smart and capable, showing up for everyone else, but inside you often feel alone, anxious, or lost. You’ve gotten used to holding it all together, and pushing your own needs aside. You're your own worst critic, and it’s exhausting. Maybe the strategies that once helped you cope aren't working anymore, but you don't know what else to do. You’re starting to question who you are, what you really want, or how to live in a way that feels more aligned with your values. Therapy can be a space where your needs matter, your emotions make sense, and your inner world is treated with care and respect.
I work with pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and birth trauma and trauma.
Are you looking for therapy or a psychological assessment tailored for women? Do you feel sad or anxious after having a baby? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed as a parent? Does past trauma affect your life? You are not alone. It starts to feel scary when overwhelm takes over. You deserve emotional support from someone who is ready to listen with compassion and without judgement.
I work with pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and birth trauma and trauma.
Are you looking for therapy or a psychological assessment tailored for women? Do you feel sad or anxious after having a baby? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed as a parent? Does past trauma affect your life? You are not alone. It starts to feel scary when overwhelm takes over. You deserve emotional support from someone who is ready to listen with compassion and without judgement.
My areas of expertise include: Depression/Anxiety; Life Transitions; Eating Issues/Body Image Concerns; Spirituality; Parenthood; Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Marriage/Partnership; Prenatal, Pregnancy and Postpartum.
My first job as a therapist is to listen and understand. Deep listening is a time honored tradition and fundamental to healing. I strive to create a safe and nurturing relationship with clients that is a source of comfort and inspiration. Clients inspire me too! I practice spiritually grounded psychotherapy. This means I see life's challenges as, fundamentally, opportunities to grow spiritually and as a whole person. To me, the process of healing is beautiful and miraculous, something that gives us glimpses of a benevolent force much greater than ourselves.
My areas of expertise include: Depression/Anxiety; Life Transitions; Eating Issues/Body Image Concerns; Spirituality; Parenthood; Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Marriage/Partnership; Prenatal, Pregnancy and Postpartum.
My first job as a therapist is to listen and understand. Deep listening is a time honored tradition and fundamental to healing. I strive to create a safe and nurturing relationship with clients that is a source of comfort and inspiration. Clients inspire me too! I practice spiritually grounded psychotherapy. This means I see life's challenges as, fundamentally, opportunities to grow spiritually and as a whole person. To me, the process of healing is beautiful and miraculous, something that gives us glimpses of a benevolent force much greater than ourselves.
Welcome. I approach therapy as a collaborative and respectful process to help individuals, couples, and families learn new, adaptive ways to relieve emotional distress from anxiety or depression, illness, loss, grief, and trauma, therefore, becoming much more empowered and successful in their lives. In couples therapy, partners learn to manage and repair conflict, improve sexual intimacy, recover from betrayal, and enhance trust and friendship. Family therapy creates healthy patterns, routines, and behaviors to improve and heal maladaptive family dynamics and learn respectful and loving ways to communicate more successfully.
Welcome. I approach therapy as a collaborative and respectful process to help individuals, couples, and families learn new, adaptive ways to relieve emotional distress from anxiety or depression, illness, loss, grief, and trauma, therefore, becoming much more empowered and successful in their lives. In couples therapy, partners learn to manage and repair conflict, improve sexual intimacy, recover from betrayal, and enhance trust and friendship. Family therapy creates healthy patterns, routines, and behaviors to improve and heal maladaptive family dynamics and learn respectful and loving ways to communicate more successfully.
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. It is a privilege, as a licensed professional counselor, to provide a supportive, safe, and mutually respectful environment for you to explore problems that may arise during times of increased stress and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with feelings such as sadness, guilt, anger, disappointment, or inner-conflict, as your therapist, I will collaborate with you using an authentic, kind, and skilled approach. The therapeutic relationship can provide a safe space to increase self-awareness and recognize behaviors and relationship patterns that can make you feel stuck.
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. It is a privilege, as a licensed professional counselor, to provide a supportive, safe, and mutually respectful environment for you to explore problems that may arise during times of increased stress and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with feelings such as sadness, guilt, anger, disappointment, or inner-conflict, as your therapist, I will collaborate with you using an authentic, kind, and skilled approach. The therapeutic relationship can provide a safe space to increase self-awareness and recognize behaviors and relationship patterns that can make you feel stuck.
In addition, I am passionate about helping clients navigate pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and early parenthood.
I believe therapy has the power to transform people's lives and improve their relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational. In therapy, I work with clients to develop concrete goals and tools to increase confidence in themselves and in their relationships. I also assist clients in processing how past experiences may contribute to insecurities, unhelpful patterns in relationships, and professional dissatisfaction. Throughout the therapy process I help empower clients to change their life narratives by expressing and pursuing what they want in their lives.
In addition, I am passionate about helping clients navigate pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and early parenthood.
I believe therapy has the power to transform people's lives and improve their relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational. In therapy, I work with clients to develop concrete goals and tools to increase confidence in themselves and in their relationships. I also assist clients in processing how past experiences may contribute to insecurities, unhelpful patterns in relationships, and professional dissatisfaction. Throughout the therapy process I help empower clients to change their life narratives by expressing and pursuing what they want in their lives.
I support perinatal folks (including non-birthing parents) as they navigate the complex liminal space surrounding the reproductive years and early parenthood.
I will walk alongside you, creating abundant space for you–your story, your needs, your questions, your dreams. My approach is grounded in mindful self-compassion, curiosity, collaboration, and profound reverence for the wonder and possibility of change. I hold a deep, enduring trust in your strength, courage, and ability to access your inherent wisdom.
I support perinatal folks (including non-birthing parents) as they navigate the complex liminal space surrounding the reproductive years and early parenthood.
I will walk alongside you, creating abundant space for you–your story, your needs, your questions, your dreams. My approach is grounded in mindful self-compassion, curiosity, collaboration, and profound reverence for the wonder and possibility of change. I hold a deep, enduring trust in your strength, courage, and ability to access your inherent wisdom.
I also offer therapeutic support for trans and gender expansive adults pursuing medical transition following the WPATH SoCs, and QTBIPOC affirming perinatal & reproductive mental health.
As a therapist, I believe my first job is to witness. I aim to support a space that is safe enough for you to tell your own story, heal, and step further into your own power. I welcome open discussion of your identities, cultures, relationships, and experiences, including your experience of therapy itself, as it is happening. We’ll work to name how your experiences with structural oppression may have shaped your beliefs about yourself and how you cope. We’ll identify your strengths, and when it’s helpful, we’ll try out tools to support changes you may want to make.
I also offer therapeutic support for trans and gender expansive adults pursuing medical transition following the WPATH SoCs, and QTBIPOC affirming perinatal & reproductive mental health.
As a therapist, I believe my first job is to witness. I aim to support a space that is safe enough for you to tell your own story, heal, and step further into your own power. I welcome open discussion of your identities, cultures, relationships, and experiences, including your experience of therapy itself, as it is happening. We’ll work to name how your experiences with structural oppression may have shaped your beliefs about yourself and how you cope. We’ll identify your strengths, and when it’s helpful, we’ll try out tools to support changes you may want to make.
Whether you are struggling with getting pregnant as quickly as expected, pregnancy loss, feeling overwhelmed with navigating medical systems, coping with anxiety or unexpected depression and stress, or navigating this journey solo or in unconventional ways, building a family can be filled with uncertainty.
My practice specializes in infertility and perinatal mental health. I offer a warm, compassionate space for individuals to gain support and gather strength on their path to parenthood. I have experience working with people with diverse identities and family structures. I am also a certified sex therapist and treat postpartum sexuality concerns.
Whether you are struggling with getting pregnant as quickly as expected, pregnancy loss, feeling overwhelmed with navigating medical systems, coping with anxiety or unexpected depression and stress, or navigating this journey solo or in unconventional ways, building a family can be filled with uncertainty.
My practice specializes in infertility and perinatal mental health. I offer a warm, compassionate space for individuals to gain support and gather strength on their path to parenthood. I have experience working with people with diverse identities and family structures. I am also a certified sex therapist and treat postpartum sexuality concerns.
Hola! hablo ESPAÑOL. Me complace ayudar a mis clientes en variedad de problemas con estrategias y recursos! Horas disponibles/Availability 7am-3pm M-F
Welcome to a safe space! I have supported clients in crisis, life changes, unresolved childhood issues, exposure to trauma/abuse, complex systemic issues, burn out. I respect your background and privacy. I am very interactive and use evidence-based modalities while also holistic-integrative approaches of mindfulness, art, music, age regression therapy, energy psychology as well as case management for resource needs and referrals.
Hola! hablo ESPAÑOL. Me complace ayudar a mis clientes en variedad de problemas con estrategias y recursos! Horas disponibles/Availability 7am-3pm M-F
Welcome to a safe space! I have supported clients in crisis, life changes, unresolved childhood issues, exposure to trauma/abuse, complex systemic issues, burn out. I respect your background and privacy. I am very interactive and use evidence-based modalities while also holistic-integrative approaches of mindfulness, art, music, age regression therapy, energy psychology as well as case management for resource needs and referrals.
One of my specialties is working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum experience.
Welcome! If you’re here, you might be feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, facing challenges in your relationships, or carrying the weight of unresolved grief or trauma. Whatever has brought you to this point, you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s hurting, make sense of what you’re feeling, and begin the process of healing. Together, we can uncover clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.
I look forward to meeting you!
One of my specialties is working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum experience.
Welcome! If you’re here, you might be feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, facing challenges in your relationships, or carrying the weight of unresolved grief or trauma. Whatever has brought you to this point, you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s hurting, make sense of what you’re feeling, and begin the process of healing. Together, we can uncover clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.
I look forward to meeting you!
I am a certified perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C).
You're the picture of well-roundedness—you're a straight A student, driven professional, (former) athlete, or new parent. You’ve solved problems by gritting your teeth, bottling emotions, and pushing harder. But now you're understandably exhausted—from masking, doing it all alone, without the option to fail or fall apart. Burnt out, you realize you never really learned to identify your feelings or relate to them in a healthy way, so you don't say what you need, you avoid conflict, and you're terrified of disappointing yourself and others. Anxiety, depression, shame, (mom) rage, or disconnection leave you barely recognizing yourself.
I am a certified perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C).
You're the picture of well-roundedness—you're a straight A student, driven professional, (former) athlete, or new parent. You’ve solved problems by gritting your teeth, bottling emotions, and pushing harder. But now you're understandably exhausted—from masking, doing it all alone, without the option to fail or fall apart. Burnt out, you realize you never really learned to identify your feelings or relate to them in a healthy way, so you don't say what you need, you avoid conflict, and you're terrified of disappointing yourself and others. Anxiety, depression, shame, (mom) rage, or disconnection leave you barely recognizing yourself.
Accepting New Clients - I offer therapy for adults seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and perinatal mood disorders.
In our sessions, you'll find a nonjudgmental space where you can safely navigate difficult emotions while discovering pathways to healing and growth. I take pleasure in helping clients develop deeper self-compassion and practical strategies for creating a life aligned with their core values and goals.
Accepting New Clients - I offer therapy for adults seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and perinatal mood disorders.
In our sessions, you'll find a nonjudgmental space where you can safely navigate difficult emotions while discovering pathways to healing and growth. I take pleasure in helping clients develop deeper self-compassion and practical strategies for creating a life aligned with their core values and goals.
You’ve grown up wondering if you’re weird, wrong, or at fault. You feel like you don’t align with your family, your assigned gender, or traditional relationships. You wonder if you speak the same language as others in your world. You’ve tried to fit in, get things done, and meet others’ standards, but have always felt like you’re missing the mark. You feel stuck, like everyone else knows something you don’t. Now, you want guidance, support, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your ideal life.
You’ve grown up wondering if you’re weird, wrong, or at fault. You feel like you don’t align with your family, your assigned gender, or traditional relationships. You wonder if you speak the same language as others in your world. You’ve tried to fit in, get things done, and meet others’ standards, but have always felt like you’re missing the mark. You feel stuck, like everyone else knows something you don’t. Now, you want guidance, support, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your ideal life.
Perinatal, postpartum, and parent mental health are vital, and I hold these thresholds tenderly.
Embodied expressive arts is integrative, creative, and expansive. Different from traditional talk therapies, this support is for you to hold and explore your experiences from the whole self. Creative engagement through drawing, movement, painting, voicing, writing, & play can support you to thrive as your most true self, as you are, and as you're becoming.
Perinatal, postpartum, and parent mental health are vital, and I hold these thresholds tenderly.
Embodied expressive arts is integrative, creative, and expansive. Different from traditional talk therapies, this support is for you to hold and explore your experiences from the whole self. Creative engagement through drawing, movement, painting, voicing, writing, & play can support you to thrive as your most true self, as you are, and as you're becoming.
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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.