Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA
Hi there I’m happy you’re here! My passion in psychotherapy lies in helping people connect better with themselves, each other, and higher purpose/power. Lack of connection might appear as symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, sexual dissatisfaction, relationship friction, or loss of meaning. Often times, nervous system shut down prevents meaningful connection in life and/or meaningful movement in therapy. As a relational therapist, I work with you to build on your natural self awareness and insight to explore your patterns and reframe or rescript them.
Hi there I’m happy you’re here! My passion in psychotherapy lies in helping people connect better with themselves, each other, and higher purpose/power. Lack of connection might appear as symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, sexual dissatisfaction, relationship friction, or loss of meaning. Often times, nervous system shut down prevents meaningful connection in life and/or meaningful movement in therapy. As a relational therapist, I work with you to build on your natural self awareness and insight to explore your patterns and reframe or rescript them.
I specialize in depression, addiction recovery, life transitions, trauma, and perinatal mental health, with a focus on supporting mothers and partners throughout their fertility, pregnancy and postpartum journey.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns and address past traumas.
I specialize in depression, addiction recovery, life transitions, trauma, and perinatal mental health, with a focus on supporting mothers and partners throughout their fertility, pregnancy and postpartum journey.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns and address past traumas.
The purpose of therapy is to help us better connect. Suffering comes from a lack of connection with parts of ourselves, others, or greater purpose. Sometimes this appears as anxiety, depression, interpersonal tension, or persistent feelings of dissatisfaction. Often times, nervous system shut down prevents meaningful connection and/or meaningful movement in therapy. As a relational therapist, I work with you to build on your natural self awareness and insight to explore your patterns and reframe/rescript them. We address nervous system dysregulation through awareness, somatics, or a listening protocol called Safe & Sound.
The purpose of therapy is to help us better connect. Suffering comes from a lack of connection with parts of ourselves, others, or greater purpose. Sometimes this appears as anxiety, depression, interpersonal tension, or persistent feelings of dissatisfaction. Often times, nervous system shut down prevents meaningful connection and/or meaningful movement in therapy. As a relational therapist, I work with you to build on your natural self awareness and insight to explore your patterns and reframe/rescript them. We address nervous system dysregulation through awareness, somatics, or a listening protocol called Safe & Sound.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to sort through everything on your own. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, school pressure, and big life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward. Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and my goal is to offer a space where you feel supported while learning new ways to cope and communicate.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to sort through everything on your own. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, school pressure, and big life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward. Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and my goal is to offer a space where you feel supported while learning new ways to cope and communicate.
Tara C. Gutgesell, MA, LPC,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Anxiety, grief, fertility struggles, pregnancy, postpartum changes, or major life transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself.
I believe therapy works best when you are met with a non-judgmental stance, supported, and heard. I use evidence-based approaches to increase self awareness, understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, and use coping skills that feel realistic for everyday life to hopefully bring you some relief.
Anxiety, grief, fertility struggles, pregnancy, postpartum changes, or major life transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself.
I believe therapy works best when you are met with a non-judgmental stance, supported, and heard. I use evidence-based approaches to increase self awareness, understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, and use coping skills that feel realistic for everyday life to hopefully bring you some relief.
People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
My approach balances warmth with clinical insight, so you feel supported while making meaningful progress.
Amanda is a licensed clinical social worker with experience as a clinician, supervisor and previously internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor. She has done extensive work in the settings of individual, group, and family therapy. Amanda is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Amanda graduated Cum Laude from Cabrini College with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and social work. She earned a Master's degree in social service from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research.
My approach balances warmth with clinical insight, so you feel supported while making meaningful progress.
Amanda is a licensed clinical social worker with experience as a clinician, supervisor and previously internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor. She has done extensive work in the settings of individual, group, and family therapy. Amanda is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Amanda graduated Cum Laude from Cabrini College with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and social work. She earned a Master's degree in social service from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
I specialize in relationships: fertility, pregnancy, post partum, parenting, remarriage/stepfamilies, adult siblings, adult children and their aging parents, end of life process.
My emphasis is on strengthening your relationships through exploration of relational fairness, trust, and loyalty. Particular focus is on discerning your own relational ground and terms for living while reconnecting with those who matter to you and recognizing their merit. Licensed as an LMFT, I have clinical experience (over 2000 individuals, couples, families) in diverse settings including independent practice, Waldorf schools, court, health care, academia. I can work with you on re-balancing relationships, challenges during uncertain times, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, career/life/parenting transitions and spiritual crossroads.
I specialize in relationships: fertility, pregnancy, post partum, parenting, remarriage/stepfamilies, adult siblings, adult children and their aging parents, end of life process.
My emphasis is on strengthening your relationships through exploration of relational fairness, trust, and loyalty. Particular focus is on discerning your own relational ground and terms for living while reconnecting with those who matter to you and recognizing their merit. Licensed as an LMFT, I have clinical experience (over 2000 individuals, couples, families) in diverse settings including independent practice, Waldorf schools, court, health care, academia. I can work with you on re-balancing relationships, challenges during uncertain times, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, career/life/parenting transitions and spiritual crossroads.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
I have enjoyed clinical social work with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I support individuals and couples in a journey of discovery and growth with curiosity and humility coupled with training and experience. Attachment theory, science, attention to the intersection of multiple identities with emphasis on the relationship between myself and clients grounds my practice. Profound healing occurs in relationship and thrives with compassion, collaboration and a safe, supportive environment to unpack and explore feelings, experiences and needs, to create the life you want and deserve. FLASH trained and Polyvagal informed
I have enjoyed clinical social work with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I support individuals and couples in a journey of discovery and growth with curiosity and humility coupled with training and experience. Attachment theory, science, attention to the intersection of multiple identities with emphasis on the relationship between myself and clients grounds my practice. Profound healing occurs in relationship and thrives with compassion, collaboration and a safe, supportive environment to unpack and explore feelings, experiences and needs, to create the life you want and deserve. FLASH trained and Polyvagal informed
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your relationships? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. I believe that we each hold an inner intelligence and potential for healing, although no one needs to do it alone. Together we can explore which strategies feel most helpful to you during life's inevitable ups and downs.
Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your relationships? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. I believe that we each hold an inner intelligence and potential for healing, although no one needs to do it alone. Together we can explore which strategies feel most helpful to you during life's inevitable ups and downs.
CM Counsel is a behavioral health practice of licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. To meet your scheduling needs, we are committed to providing timely appointments by offering virtual and evening, weekend and daytime hours at our offices in Plymouth Meeting, Exton, and King of Prussia. CM Counsel accepts most insurance plans. Our staff is highly qualified to help you and your family effectively resolve any obstacles to your emotional well-being and peace of mind.
CM Counsel is a behavioral health practice of licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. To meet your scheduling needs, we are committed to providing timely appointments by offering virtual and evening, weekend and daytime hours at our offices in Plymouth Meeting, Exton, and King of Prussia. CM Counsel accepts most insurance plans. Our staff is highly qualified to help you and your family effectively resolve any obstacles to your emotional well-being and peace of mind.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
What if life’s challenges didn’t hold you back from living a meaningful, fulfilling life? I help my clients build lives guided by their values—not by anxiety, sadness, guilt, or stress. In therapy, we’ll work on changing how you relate to difficult thoughts, emotions, and symptoms so they no longer feel overwhelming or in control. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most to you and use that clarity to make intentional, values-driven choices in your everyday life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, issues relating to neurodiversity, and fertility/infertility-related issues.
What if life’s challenges didn’t hold you back from living a meaningful, fulfilling life? I help my clients build lives guided by their values—not by anxiety, sadness, guilt, or stress. In therapy, we’ll work on changing how you relate to difficult thoughts, emotions, and symptoms so they no longer feel overwhelming or in control. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most to you and use that clarity to make intentional, values-driven choices in your everyday life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, issues relating to neurodiversity, and fertility/infertility-related issues.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, illness, anxiety, depression, women's issues, postpartum depression and issues related to chronic health.
I have been in the field for over 15 years in a variety of settings, and have supported clients and their family members with various issues, including anxiety, depression, codependency, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, illness, grief/bereavement, and the aging process. I believe in building a safe environment together to foster support and growth.
I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, illness, anxiety, depression, women's issues, postpartum depression and issues related to chronic health.
I have been in the field for over 15 years in a variety of settings, and have supported clients and their family members with various issues, including anxiety, depression, codependency, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, illness, grief/bereavement, and the aging process. I believe in building a safe environment together to foster support and growth.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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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.