Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
I like working with college and graduate students. Individuals and couples who want to enhance their quality of life and will do the work and exploration that this journey may require. I am very engaging and will be active with you in the process. I have over forty years as a clinical Social I work with new parents and families trying to become parents.
I continue to work with individuals who have ADHD.
Major focus with women and men who have struggled with mood issues .
Another specialty is working with medical students residents nurses and fellows to
help manage and balance the demands of work and life.
I like working with college and graduate students. Individuals and couples who want to enhance their quality of life and will do the work and exploration that this journey may require. I am very engaging and will be active with you in the process. I have over forty years as a clinical Social I work with new parents and families trying to become parents.
I continue to work with individuals who have ADHD.
Major focus with women and men who have struggled with mood issues .
Another specialty is working with medical students residents nurses and fellows to
help manage and balance the demands of work and life.
Couples and individuals work with me to get help moving through tough spots. On their own, they may have found a way to make things work, for a while or just briefly, but then things somehow get hard again. Together, we figure out where they're getting stuck.
Couples and individuals work with me to get help moving through tough spots. On their own, they may have found a way to make things work, for a while or just briefly, but then things somehow get hard again. Together, we figure out where they're getting stuck.
Frank Bienkowski at True to You Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
3 Endorsed
North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Beginning in January 2024, my valued colleague, Jennifer Huffman and I are launching a combined practice that will be known as True to You. Each of us brings 20+ years of experience in the helping professions into this new venture. Both Jennifer and I have a background in addictions treatment, working together at Gateway Rehabilitation Center for 8 years. In the past decade we have both expanded our focus into other areas of therapeutic work. A common thread of purpose in our work has been to assist our clients in actively living from a more authentic sense of themselves. We hope to help you along on your path to being true to you.
Beginning in January 2024, my valued colleague, Jennifer Huffman and I are launching a combined practice that will be known as True to You. Each of us brings 20+ years of experience in the helping professions into this new venture. Both Jennifer and I have a background in addictions treatment, working together at Gateway Rehabilitation Center for 8 years. In the past decade we have both expanded our focus into other areas of therapeutic work. A common thread of purpose in our work has been to assist our clients in actively living from a more authentic sense of themselves. We hope to help you along on your path to being true to you.
The journey toward greater contentment and self-understanding can often feel challenging, especially when obstacles seem to stand in the way. Perhaps you've tried to navigate these challenges on your own or in past therapy but haven't yet found the lasting results you're hoping for. If you're yearning for a deeper connection with yourself, your feelings, and those around you, you’re not alone. Together, we can explore how you arrived at this point and discover new ways of moving forward with clarity and confidence.
The journey toward greater contentment and self-understanding can often feel challenging, especially when obstacles seem to stand in the way. Perhaps you've tried to navigate these challenges on your own or in past therapy but haven't yet found the lasting results you're hoping for. If you're yearning for a deeper connection with yourself, your feelings, and those around you, you’re not alone. Together, we can explore how you arrived at this point and discover new ways of moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Melissa Smiley Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.
If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.
Kara Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH
North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Waitlist for new clients
I am an LGBTQ-competent therapist working with college students and young adults who experience stress and worry, feel down or hopeless, have difficulty focusing in school or employment, struggle with their relationship with their body/food, and/or who are exploring their identity. I empower my patients to identify their own goals and intentions in therapy that support their values and enhance their quality of life. Some examples include: improve ability to cope with anxiety; increase motivation and energy; manage difficult emotions; and create structure and habits that optimize success in school or employment.
I am an LGBTQ-competent therapist working with college students and young adults who experience stress and worry, feel down or hopeless, have difficulty focusing in school or employment, struggle with their relationship with their body/food, and/or who are exploring their identity. I empower my patients to identify their own goals and intentions in therapy that support their values and enhance their quality of life. Some examples include: improve ability to cope with anxiety; increase motivation and energy; manage difficult emotions; and create structure and habits that optimize success in school or employment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing diagnostic assessment and evidence based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have diagnosed and treated a broad spectrum of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and autism in inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and telehealth settings. I also have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions. I use a collaborative approach to create an individualized treatment plan that capitalizes on existing strengths and aligns with patients' goals for treatment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing diagnostic assessment and evidence based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have diagnosed and treated a broad spectrum of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and autism in inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and telehealth settings. I also have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions. I use a collaborative approach to create an individualized treatment plan that capitalizes on existing strengths and aligns with patients' goals for treatment.
I view therapy as the process of developing a better understanding of thoughts, emotions and patterns. I utilize a person-centered therapy approach to create a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and safe. Through the journey of self-discovery, your needs and wants from the therapy process may change. This is why I pull from different evidence-based therapy approaches to best fit with your needs at the time. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns. However, no two people are the same. Together we will work towards your unique goals utilizing the individual strengths you bring.
I view therapy as the process of developing a better understanding of thoughts, emotions and patterns. I utilize a person-centered therapy approach to create a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and safe. Through the journey of self-discovery, your needs and wants from the therapy process may change. This is why I pull from different evidence-based therapy approaches to best fit with your needs at the time. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns. However, no two people are the same. Together we will work towards your unique goals utilizing the individual strengths you bring.
I also love working with folks who are pregnant or postpartum; parents of kids of all ages; clients who experience acute anxiety and panic; and clients who have OCD.
My practice is based on the belief in the strength and resilience within all people, even in life's most trying times. Right now you may be feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from what is meaningful to you. As a therapist, my role is in reconnecting my clients with what they value, and building a life that aligns with those values. My approach integrates self-compassion, mindfulness, and attachment-oriented approaches, among others. I guide my clients in cultivating a compassionate inner voice and reducing shame and self-criticism. I provide a space that allows my clients to share what might seem scary or vulnerable.
I also love working with folks who are pregnant or postpartum; parents of kids of all ages; clients who experience acute anxiety and panic; and clients who have OCD.
My practice is based on the belief in the strength and resilience within all people, even in life's most trying times. Right now you may be feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from what is meaningful to you. As a therapist, my role is in reconnecting my clients with what they value, and building a life that aligns with those values. My approach integrates self-compassion, mindfulness, and attachment-oriented approaches, among others. I guide my clients in cultivating a compassionate inner voice and reducing shame and self-criticism. I provide a space that allows my clients to share what might seem scary or vulnerable.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety and depression related to relationships, postpartum, and familial dynamics.
I bring a warm, creative, and collaborative approach to therapy rooted in evidence-based practices and grounded in deep human connection. I work through an integrative lens that draws from psychodynamic theory, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices
I work with individuals navigating anxiety and depression related to relationships, postpartum, and familial dynamics.
I bring a warm, creative, and collaborative approach to therapy rooted in evidence-based practices and grounded in deep human connection. I work through an integrative lens that draws from psychodynamic theory, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices
Faith Ulsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, ACS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to a totally virtual private practice, enabled to help you have therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home to residents of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Whether you have been struggling to heal from issues over the past 20 years, or this past year in particular has uncovered symptoms that you were not aware of, there has been no better time to reach out for support. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, struggling to adjust to certain changes in your life, I encourage you to reach out to connect!
Welcome to a totally virtual private practice, enabled to help you have therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home to residents of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Whether you have been struggling to heal from issues over the past 20 years, or this past year in particular has uncovered symptoms that you were not aware of, there has been no better time to reach out for support. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, struggling to adjust to certain changes in your life, I encourage you to reach out to connect!
Online Therapists
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Are you looking for support in the areas of adoption, foster care, infertility, assisted reproductive technology, donor conception, pregnancy loss, pregnancy decision making, or a related area?
Erika Schmitt has been at The Children's Home since 2006 and has provided counseling since that time. She has experience working with all races as well as LGBTQIA+ population. She can see clients virtually or in person. She especially enjoys counseling in the realm of infertility, pregnancy, donor conception, grief, and reproductive trauma.
Are you looking for support in the areas of adoption, foster care, infertility, assisted reproductive technology, donor conception, pregnancy loss, pregnancy decision making, or a related area?
Erika Schmitt has been at The Children's Home since 2006 and has provided counseling since that time. She has experience working with all races as well as LGBTQIA+ population. She can see clients virtually or in person. She especially enjoys counseling in the realm of infertility, pregnancy, donor conception, grief, and reproductive trauma.
With more than 16 years of experience as a therapist, Debbie specializes in Perinatal Mental Health and is deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through the childbearing years and beyond.
She has completed advanced training in Reproductive Mental Health with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as PSI’s Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care certificate program.
Her approach integrates mindfulness, acceptance-based strategies, and ACT tools to help clients move through difficult seasons with self-compassion.
With more than 16 years of experience as a therapist, Debbie specializes in Perinatal Mental Health and is deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through the childbearing years and beyond.
She has completed advanced training in Reproductive Mental Health with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as PSI’s Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care certificate program.
Her approach integrates mindfulness, acceptance-based strategies, and ACT tools to help clients move through difficult seasons with self-compassion.
Counseling is an opportunity to set aside time for yourself, learn how to use your strengths to overcome challenges, and meet your needs and wants. I have worked with many clients who have experienced a variety of challenges including; trauma, depression, anxiety, life challenges/transitions, women's issues, parenting and relationship challenges. I also work with parents of children diagnosed with an anxiety disorder using Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Using this evidenced based framework I'm able to meet with parent(s) only with the result of reducing their child's (and therefore family's) anxiety.
Counseling is an opportunity to set aside time for yourself, learn how to use your strengths to overcome challenges, and meet your needs and wants. I have worked with many clients who have experienced a variety of challenges including; trauma, depression, anxiety, life challenges/transitions, women's issues, parenting and relationship challenges. I also work with parents of children diagnosed with an anxiety disorder using Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Using this evidenced based framework I'm able to meet with parent(s) only with the result of reducing their child's (and therefore family's) anxiety.
Everyone experiences trauma, but for some, those experiences can feel too big to handle alone. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals whose lives have been impacted by experiencing something beyond their control, such as foster care, parental substance abuse or mental health, and overall life transitions. I have also worked with many parents, especially those with little ones looking for some guidance and support. I use elements of CBT, DBT, talk therapy, through a trauma-focused lens.
Everyone experiences trauma, but for some, those experiences can feel too big to handle alone. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals whose lives have been impacted by experiencing something beyond their control, such as foster care, parental substance abuse or mental health, and overall life transitions. I have also worked with many parents, especially those with little ones looking for some guidance and support. I use elements of CBT, DBT, talk therapy, through a trauma-focused lens.
Welcome! I have a true passion for helping others and providing a safe space for all. You ultimately know yourself best and my role is to assist in diving deeper to help you heal by exploring mental health from all angles. I make it my own mission to provide services based on each clients needs. I am versed in a wide array of therapeutic approaches, diagnoses, and areas of concerns. I see clients of all ages and have experience in individual, couples, kids, family, and group therapy.
Welcome! I have a true passion for helping others and providing a safe space for all. You ultimately know yourself best and my role is to assist in diving deeper to help you heal by exploring mental health from all angles. I make it my own mission to provide services based on each clients needs. I am versed in a wide array of therapeutic approaches, diagnoses, and areas of concerns. I see clients of all ages and have experience in individual, couples, kids, family, and group therapy.
Your life is complex and unique. The quality of your relationships, work, family, health, and stresses can affect your most authentic and calm state. Let us be your allies! We'd love to peacefully assist you as you navigate the changes and challenges life can bring. Calm believes in making complex issues accessible while maintaining an affirming environment that recognizes and respects each person's unique experiences. We also proudly offer a comprehensive suite of sexuality counseling, education, supervision, and consulting services designed to provide expert guidance and promote the well-being of individuals and communities.
Your life is complex and unique. The quality of your relationships, work, family, health, and stresses can affect your most authentic and calm state. Let us be your allies! We'd love to peacefully assist you as you navigate the changes and challenges life can bring. Calm believes in making complex issues accessible while maintaining an affirming environment that recognizes and respects each person's unique experiences. We also proudly offer a comprehensive suite of sexuality counseling, education, supervision, and consulting services designed to provide expert guidance and promote the well-being of individuals and communities.
Maybe you are looking for a sense of peace and self-understanding. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, or relational conflict. Whatever your circumstances, in therapy, your hurts might transform. Inspiration might whirl in and self-trust begin. I call my practice “Sky” because the sky holds the weather—we can’t predict the weather, but we can choose our reactions to it and our actions within it.
I work with adults of all backgrounds and ages, and with couples who are invested in understanding each other’s feelings. Professionals, parents, creatives—all are welcome here.
Maybe you are looking for a sense of peace and self-understanding. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, or relational conflict. Whatever your circumstances, in therapy, your hurts might transform. Inspiration might whirl in and self-trust begin. I call my practice “Sky” because the sky holds the weather—we can’t predict the weather, but we can choose our reactions to it and our actions within it.
I work with adults of all backgrounds and ages, and with couples who are invested in understanding each other’s feelings. Professionals, parents, creatives—all are welcome here.
Whether you’re navigating postpartum challenges, relationship stress, family dynamics, anxiety, life transitions, or simply longing for more balance, we are here to help you find steadiness, healing, and hope.
At My Life Counseling, we believe that every person deserves a safe place to slow down, breathe, and feel truly supported. Life can bring seasons of change, uncertainty, and emotional weight — and you don’t have to face any of it alone.
Whether you’re navigating postpartum challenges, relationship stress, family dynamics, anxiety, life transitions, or simply longing for more balance, we are here to help you find steadiness, healing, and hope.
At My Life Counseling, we believe that every person deserves a safe place to slow down, breathe, and feel truly supported. Life can bring seasons of change, uncertainty, and emotional weight — and you don’t have to face any of it alone.
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"If we knew each other's secrets what comforts we should find." We are designed for connection, but in we can often find ourselves disconnected from others, and ourselves. Working together we will identify where you are, where you want to be, and what has gotten in the way of the life you want and deserve. We will work together to develop the skills and insight that can help you find and lean into the joy of life amidst the struggles.
── Limited daytime telehealth availability ──
"If we knew each other's secrets what comforts we should find." We are designed for connection, but in we can often find ourselves disconnected from others, and ourselves. Working together we will identify where you are, where you want to be, and what has gotten in the way of the life you want and deserve. We will work together to develop the skills and insight that can help you find and lean into the joy of life amidst the struggles.
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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.