Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
I have an excessive training in CBT and Mindfulness and hold a certification in perinatal mental health
Imagine being a woman—or a mom—who isn’t constantly overwhelmed by racing thoughts, pressure, or the feeling that you have to hold everything together. No longer running on empty, snapping more than you’d like, or quietly wondering why this feels so much harder than it “should.” You might look like you’re managing, but inside you feel stretched thin, disconnected, or unsure of who you are beyond everything you carry. You’ve tried to make changes, you understand life is demanding, but a calmer, more grounded version of yourself still feels out of reach.
I have an excessive training in CBT and Mindfulness and hold a certification in perinatal mental health
Imagine being a woman—or a mom—who isn’t constantly overwhelmed by racing thoughts, pressure, or the feeling that you have to hold everything together. No longer running on empty, snapping more than you’d like, or quietly wondering why this feels so much harder than it “should.” You might look like you’re managing, but inside you feel stretched thin, disconnected, or unsure of who you are beyond everything you carry. You’ve tried to make changes, you understand life is demanding, but a calmer, more grounded version of yourself still feels out of reach.
You're going through a major life transition, including becoming a parent for the first time, acculturation stress due to an international move, a domestic move, change in relationship status, or recent health diagnosis that impacts your sense of self;
You've been trying to be ok for a long time on your own and need support to get to where you want to be;
You are pregnant or postpartum (within the last year), trying to get pregnant.
What Makes Me Different:
- I am a doctoral level psychologist who has trained at the top institutions in the country, including Harvard and Brown Alpert Medical Schools.
- I collaborate with you to find coping skills and strategies you can use right away to feel better. Then we focus on how you got here and how to keep you feeling good.
You're going through a major life transition, including becoming a parent for the first time, acculturation stress due to an international move, a domestic move, change in relationship status, or recent health diagnosis that impacts your sense of self;
You've been trying to be ok for a long time on your own and need support to get to where you want to be;
You are pregnant or postpartum (within the last year), trying to get pregnant.
What Makes Me Different:
- I am a doctoral level psychologist who has trained at the top institutions in the country, including Harvard and Brown Alpert Medical Schools.
- I collaborate with you to find coping skills and strategies you can use right away to feel better. Then we focus on how you got here and how to keep you feeling good.
I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, OCD and anxiety, complex relationships, and trauma.
I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment. I have been a therapist in the Philadelphia region for over 12 years and have worked in social work settings, community mental health and private settings. I'm an active community member and mother of three and am open, welcoming, and passionate about helping anyone and everyone reach their full potential. I am a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with my clients!
I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, OCD and anxiety, complex relationships, and trauma.
I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment. I have been a therapist in the Philadelphia region for over 12 years and have worked in social work settings, community mental health and private settings. I'm an active community member and mother of three and am open, welcoming, and passionate about helping anyone and everyone reach their full potential. I am a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with my clients!
You’re not alone if conception, pregnancy, or the adjustment to life after birth feels heavier than you expected.
I have over 10 years of graduate education and 8 years of training in various programs, including practica, internship, and a fellowship specializing in anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience working with children and families and appreciate parents' challenges. I also wrote my dissertation on weight stigma in healthcare.
You’re not alone if conception, pregnancy, or the adjustment to life after birth feels heavier than you expected.
I have over 10 years of graduate education and 8 years of training in various programs, including practica, internship, and a fellowship specializing in anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience working with children and families and appreciate parents' challenges. I also wrote my dissertation on weight stigma in healthcare.
Katie Grilli
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, NCC, RYT-200
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Are anxiety and overwhelm getting in the way of you living the life you want? Maybe you feel like you've been having more bad days than good days. Your friends, family, or partner want to help but they don't know how. Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work? Have you recently realized, "something has to change here." If you are looking to learn new skills and feel like yourself again, you have come to the right place. I work together with my clients to break their stuck cycle and finally start to do things differently.
Are anxiety and overwhelm getting in the way of you living the life you want? Maybe you feel like you've been having more bad days than good days. Your friends, family, or partner want to help but they don't know how. Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work? Have you recently realized, "something has to change here." If you are looking to learn new skills and feel like yourself again, you have come to the right place. I work together with my clients to break their stuck cycle and finally start to do things differently.
I specialize in working with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
My approach blends therapy with practical, real-life strategies. Together, we’ll not only explore what you’re feeling, but also build tools that help you function more effectively in your daily life. I take a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach, helping you better understand how your mind works so you can work with it instead of against it.
I specialize in working with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
My approach blends therapy with practical, real-life strategies. Together, we’ll not only explore what you’re feeling, but also build tools that help you function more effectively in your daily life. I take a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach, helping you better understand how your mind works so you can work with it instead of against it.
I’m trained in the Gottman Method, use evidence-based approaches like CBT, and am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C).
People come to therapy for different reasons—sometimes clear, sometimes harder to put into words.
If something in your life or relationship feels off, we’ll make sense of it together. I work with couples who feel disconnected, stuck in the same patterns, or unsure how to talk about what matters.
I also support individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Many are navigating life transitions—becoming a parent, struggling to become one, or adjusting to roles and identities that don’t feel how they expected.
We focus on understanding what’s driving it, so you can decide what feels right to change.
I’m trained in the Gottman Method, use evidence-based approaches like CBT, and am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C).
People come to therapy for different reasons—sometimes clear, sometimes harder to put into words.
If something in your life or relationship feels off, we’ll make sense of it together. I work with couples who feel disconnected, stuck in the same patterns, or unsure how to talk about what matters.
I also support individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Many are navigating life transitions—becoming a parent, struggling to become one, or adjusting to roles and identities that don’t feel how they expected.
We focus on understanding what’s driving it, so you can decide what feels right to change.
Whether you’re a student, a new parent adjusting to postpartum changes, a professional facing burnout, or an adult adapting to other life changes including retirement, you don’t have to manage it alone.
I’m a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of experience and I offer therapy and coaching. I specialize in anxiety and insomnia, maternal mental health (infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause), support for teens and college students, and burnout recovery for professionals. I also work with seniors navigating later life changes.
Whether you’re a student, a new parent adjusting to postpartum changes, a professional facing burnout, or an adult adapting to other life changes including retirement, you don’t have to manage it alone.
I’m a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of experience and I offer therapy and coaching. I specialize in anxiety and insomnia, maternal mental health (infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause), support for teens and college students, and burnout recovery for professionals. I also work with seniors navigating later life changes.
Are you trying to navigate major life choices like having children or being postpartum?
Our therapy will acknowledge the experiences that impact where a relationship was, is, and will be. I use practices that are evidence-based to help you engage with yourself and your relationships so you have the tools for change that we know can help. We’ll focus on creating understanding and fondness with humor and direct talk.
Are you trying to navigate major life choices like having children or being postpartum?
Our therapy will acknowledge the experiences that impact where a relationship was, is, and will be. I use practices that are evidence-based to help you engage with yourself and your relationships so you have the tools for change that we know can help. We’ll focus on creating understanding and fondness with humor and direct talk.
Individuals I work with are usually navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or reproductive health challenges (premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, fertility loss) and are exhausted from being told to push through.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist licensed in New York, specializing in perinatal mental health, reproductive health (PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility-related grief), and OCD. I use ERP for OCD and ACT, CBT for perinatal and reproductive health concerns: structured, evidence-based treatment with real goals and a realistic timeline.
Individuals I work with are usually navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or reproductive health challenges (premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, fertility loss) and are exhausted from being told to push through.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist licensed in New York, specializing in perinatal mental health, reproductive health (PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility-related grief), and OCD. I use ERP for OCD and ACT, CBT for perinatal and reproductive health concerns: structured, evidence-based treatment with real goals and a realistic timeline.
I focus on all phases of the process including infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, pre/post-partum emotional struggles, partner relationship issues, and decisions regarding returning to work.
My approach is holistic in nature, with emphasis on the relationship between physical, mental and emotional well-being. In therapy, we treat the entire person as it is my belief all aspects of our selves relate to one another, and by using this approach we can reach goals more effectively and efficiently.
I focus on all phases of the process including infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, pre/post-partum emotional struggles, partner relationship issues, and decisions regarding returning to work.
My approach is holistic in nature, with emphasis on the relationship between physical, mental and emotional well-being. In therapy, we treat the entire person as it is my belief all aspects of our selves relate to one another, and by using this approach we can reach goals more effectively and efficiently.
Wendy also completed advanced training in the treatment of perinatal and postpartum distress at The Postpartum Stress Center.
Wendy Lias is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Wendy specializes in the treatment of reproductive and parental mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, issues related to substance use, and bereavement care. Wendy first became interested in supporting people during their transitions to parenthood as an adolescent, when she assisted a therapist running a support group at a transitional housing facility in mothers and their young children. While completing her Bachelor's degree at Bryn Mawr College, Wendy helped to facilitate a similar group from fathers.
Wendy also completed advanced training in the treatment of perinatal and postpartum distress at The Postpartum Stress Center.
Wendy Lias is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Wendy specializes in the treatment of reproductive and parental mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, issues related to substance use, and bereavement care. Wendy first became interested in supporting people during their transitions to parenthood as an adolescent, when she assisted a therapist running a support group at a transitional housing facility in mothers and their young children. While completing her Bachelor's degree at Bryn Mawr College, Wendy helped to facilitate a similar group from fathers.
I'm a therapist who’s spent the past 10+ years supporting people through the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life—especially around fertility, pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
I have my MSS from Bryn Mawr College and have worked in both hospital and private practice settings. I was formally trained at The Postpartum Stress Center in the Art of Holding Therapy and was practicing there for 5 years. I am also trained in EMDR (currently working toward certification).
I'm a therapist who’s spent the past 10+ years supporting people through the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life—especially around fertility, pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
I have my MSS from Bryn Mawr College and have worked in both hospital and private practice settings. I was formally trained at The Postpartum Stress Center in the Art of Holding Therapy and was practicing there for 5 years. I am also trained in EMDR (currently working toward certification).
Are you feeling stuck? I help clients feel seen, understood and empowered to create change in their lives and relationships. I see my role in the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst to help increase awareness and trust to support freedom of expression, insight, and healing. In therapy sessions, I work in collaboration with individuals and couples to identify areas that are inhibiting quality of life and focus on building existing strengths and new skills. I believe that each individual is an expert in their own lives and has the strengths and potential to actualize the change they want to see.
Are you feeling stuck? I help clients feel seen, understood and empowered to create change in their lives and relationships. I see my role in the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst to help increase awareness and trust to support freedom of expression, insight, and healing. In therapy sessions, I work in collaboration with individuals and couples to identify areas that are inhibiting quality of life and focus on building existing strengths and new skills. I believe that each individual is an expert in their own lives and has the strengths and potential to actualize the change they want to see.
The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
An ideal client for me is someone who has difficulty managing their emotions, engages in frequent negative thinking, and has trouble communicating their needs with family and friends. They want to decrease their anxious or depressive behaviors but have little knowledge of how to begin regulating their emotions.
An ideal client for me is someone who has difficulty managing their emotions, engages in frequent negative thinking, and has trouble communicating their needs with family and friends. They want to decrease their anxious or depressive behaviors but have little knowledge of how to begin regulating their emotions.
Are you dealing with life transitions and trying to find yourself? Are you trying to break the cycle and begin the process of learning to be vulnerable and self-reflect? Are you committed to “showing up”? You may have difficulty finding independence in your unhealthy family dynamics and are working on finding a sense of self outside your relationships. You have dealt with anxiety and negative thoughts and no longer want these issues to hold you back.
Are you dealing with life transitions and trying to find yourself? Are you trying to break the cycle and begin the process of learning to be vulnerable and self-reflect? Are you committed to “showing up”? You may have difficulty finding independence in your unhealthy family dynamics and are working on finding a sense of self outside your relationships. You have dealt with anxiety and negative thoughts and no longer want these issues to hold you back.
We treat women and men with anxiety, addiction, depression, postpartum concerns, relationship challenges/couples counseling, and trauma.
Anxious. Overwhelmed. Stressed. Going away to college. Graduating. Going through a break-up. Starting a new job. Moving. Newly married. Newly divorced. Trying to figure out who you are in this season. Having a baby. Returning to work...or not. Sound familiar? Let's chat! We work with adults 18, including college students. Many are high achievers with great insight and are trying to gain clarity into their life's calling and/or relationships, while others have high-functioning anxiety, and still others are experiencing a stressful season of life and need help getting "unstuck." Some are trying to untangle their relationships.
We treat women and men with anxiety, addiction, depression, postpartum concerns, relationship challenges/couples counseling, and trauma.
Anxious. Overwhelmed. Stressed. Going away to college. Graduating. Going through a break-up. Starting a new job. Moving. Newly married. Newly divorced. Trying to figure out who you are in this season. Having a baby. Returning to work...or not. Sound familiar? Let's chat! We work with adults 18, including college students. Many are high achievers with great insight and are trying to gain clarity into their life's calling and/or relationships, while others have high-functioning anxiety, and still others are experiencing a stressful season of life and need help getting "unstuck." Some are trying to untangle their relationships.
I specialize in working with women who want to improve some aspect of their lives. They may be stuck in a career they find unfulfilling, have relationship issues, want to be a better parent, dealing with a trauma or are grieving. Sometimes it isn't one thing but a general feeling that things could be better. I am effective at supporting people as they work in therapy so they can experience meaningful changes in their lives. With my many years of experience, a tremendous strength I offer is a focused and personalized path to support clients as they strive to make impactful change in their lives.
I specialize in working with women who want to improve some aspect of their lives. They may be stuck in a career they find unfulfilling, have relationship issues, want to be a better parent, dealing with a trauma or are grieving. Sometimes it isn't one thing but a general feeling that things could be better. I am effective at supporting people as they work in therapy so they can experience meaningful changes in their lives. With my many years of experience, a tremendous strength I offer is a focused and personalized path to support clients as they strive to make impactful change in their lives.
Struggling to heal from past trauma or regain confidence in your life? I’m Michelle Hurtt, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 16 years of experience in community behavioral health, foster care, and private practice. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in supporting women who are survivors of sexual trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and domestic violence. I also help clients navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and PTSD, providing a safe, compassionate space to heal, grow, and reclaim your strength.
Struggling to heal from past trauma or regain confidence in your life? I’m Michelle Hurtt, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 16 years of experience in community behavioral health, foster care, and private practice. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in supporting women who are survivors of sexual trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and domestic violence. I also help clients navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and PTSD, providing a safe, compassionate space to heal, grow, and reclaim your strength.
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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.