Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in New York

Welcome! I am a trauma-informed and patient-centered therapist; trained in EMDR and specialize in trauma, perinatal mental health and mood disorders. I enjoy working with women, adults and young adults on managing mental health, life transitions, and improving relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about helping people develop insight and awareness, as well as exploring how to break through negative patterns in order to live a more fulfilling and happier life. I am accepting new clients and accept private pay as well as United, Univera, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Cigna, Fidelis, Highmark BCBS and Independent Health.

I've worked in the field of Social Work for over 20 years and I have helped many individuals to overcome barriers affecting their lives. I'm a certified Clinical Social Worker with advanced clinical training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I believe that therapy is a personal, challenging, and reflective experience. I use a variety of approaches tailored to each unique person I work with depending on their character and comfort level. The ultimate goal of your therapy experience could be to achieve greater self-awareness, an increased satisfaction in your relationships, and greater emotional comfort and stability.

Therapy can be a transformational process of self-discovery facilitated by deeper levels of awareness and change. I believe we have an inherent ability to heal ourselves, and my primary focus is to honor and trust your experience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors can interfere with living a fulfilling life, causing problems in your life and relationships, and leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, lost or numb. I believe that therapy should meet the individual where they are within their unique set of circumstances.

With the proper support and guidance, therapy helps you cultivate your strengths, regain control, learn ways to overcome challenges, enrich your life, and take steps toward a more fulfilling future. I can help you identify patterns in your life so that you can develop a clearer understanding of your life experiences and create more positive relationships and productive behavior change. I take an active and empathetic approach to psychotherapy by establishing mutually agreed upon therapeutic goals with my clients and providing a comfortable space to explore, discuss, and be heard.

I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal. I primarily work with women before, during and after pregnancy regarding issues of infertility and postpartum; with individuals, couples, families and small groups. My main practice is home-based.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with a range of difficulties, including OCD, panic, social anxiety, uncontrollable worry, depression, and trauma. I also work with new parents finding their way through parenthood, particularly those struggling with anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. I believe in flexibly applying evidence-based treatments to meet the needs of the whole person. I offer practical tools to reduce suffering in the present, and to help you move toward a life of value and meaning. However, I also aim to understand how your past experiences and identities shape your worldview.

We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team

Pregnancy and parenthood can evoke a mixed of emotions that may be overwhelming and scary for some new and expectant mothers/couples. I received training to become a Perinatal Mental Health Provider to work with women, parents and families that have been impacted by a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder, women that are experiencing postpartum distress and couples who want support transitioning into parenthood. Unresolved conflicts, mental health concerns and relationship issues can negatively impact maternal mental health, parental mental health and your child's development.

I utilize in my therapy practice a Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Adlerian Style. The style of therapy is based on your personal needs and the identification of your goals. I learn about you, to understand you, including your past, and current life experiences. This is your therapy, and I will strive to give you a positive and rewarding experience. Therapy is a journey, and I will be there with you, not behind, or ahead, but beside you. You will have a non judgmental person, not only hearing you, but listening- leading to a sense of understanding of your needs and goals. Please reach out, for you.

I work with individuals navigating the intricacies of the human experience to help them cope with emotions that impact relationships with the self and others. My practice specializes in supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic illness, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum support.

Postpartum mental health concerns are the most common complication associated with childbirth. I believe new mothers deserve much better than just a 6 week postpartum check-up. If you are a new mother, please know you do not need to go through this alone. I specialize in supporting women throughout the lifespan, including pregnant and new mothers as well as women experiencing pregnancy loss, health complications, menopause, or other life-altering events. I can help you work through life’s difficult transitions and provide the space to develop healthier self-concepts, stronger self-esteem, and more fulfilling relationships.

Elisa is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space to support clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal disorders, difficult interpersonal relationships, and trauma.

Are you waking up and going to sleep feeling anxious and/or depressed with thoughts swirling around in your head? Are you facing one or possibly multiple life transitions such as attempting to start a new family, pregnancy, postpartum, moving to a new home, relationship issues, or feeling stuck in your life? You are not alone. I understand, will listen, and provide the tools you need to find relief.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents and their families. I also work with adults seeking to improve their parenting relationships with infants, children and adolescents. A particular area of focus is in supporting individuals facing fertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum challenges. I can provide home-based support to new parents seeking to have the best possible attachment with their children. I offer compassionate care focused on both relieving psychological distress and improving the quality of individual and family life.

Laura Oliver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the New York metro area. She earned her master’s degree at Columbia University and has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Laura works with individuals and couples seeking to improve their quality of life. She specializes in anxiety and depressive disorders, grief, relationship distress, and transitions that arise throughout life, such as early adulthood, pregnancy, and parenting.

My objective is to support you on your journey to fulfillment, self-actualization, and over time, stability. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work with adult individuals experiencing a variety of social and emotional challenges. I have experience supporting clients with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, emerging adulthood, addiction, chronic illness, chronic pain, ADHD, suicidal ideation, family conflict, and relationship issues. In addition, I have a passion for working with the perinatal population including women undergoing a fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum, or the transition to motherhood.

"I don't even know who I am anymore since I had a baby." Is this you? I hold a specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health, which most associate with "Post Partum Depression." While much of my work does focus on post partum mood concerns, I am also able to provide knowledgeable therapeutic support for other concerns, such as: life transitions, parenting, self esteem, relational distress, and mood instability. I enjoy working with adolescents in addition to adults, and like to use whatever forum is most comfortable- face to face, phone or telehealth.

Are you having difficulty coping with life stressors or transitions? Are you struggling with overwhelming worry or sadness? Are you feeling stuck in frustrating relationship patterns, or engaging in self-defeating behaviors? I am here to help you address and overcome barriers to achieving greater emotional well-being. Together we will explore these challenges, understand your unique needs, and develop your personal goals towards lasting change and fulfillment.

I offer individual therapy, couples, relationship & intimacy counseling, and support groups, as well as clinical supervision for mental health professionals. I am experienced and trained in treating a variety of mental health concerns, including perinatal anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD, and couples and sex therapy methods. I also support those with reproductive challenges such as infertility, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma.