Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in 23238

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Cara Joyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
I provide trauma informed psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders, perinatal & postpartum mental health, anxiety disorders and attachment. Clinically, my training has focused on polyvagal theory, attachment, exposure and response presentation, CBT, DBT and the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to counseling, I worked as birth doula and childbirth educator, shaping the work I now do to support women in all stages of parenting. You can expect appointments to be warm and conversational, leaving with practical strategies that you can implement immediately.
I provide trauma informed psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders, perinatal & postpartum mental health, anxiety disorders and attachment. Clinically, my training has focused on polyvagal theory, attachment, exposure and response presentation, CBT, DBT and the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to counseling, I worked as birth doula and childbirth educator, shaping the work I now do to support women in all stages of parenting. You can expect appointments to be warm and conversational, leaving with practical strategies that you can implement immediately.
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Full Circle Grief Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
We specialize in providing counseling for children and adults dealing with grief due to a death of someone significant to them, grief from a traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, perinatal/child loss, traumatic accident, etc.
Full Circle Grief Center's mission is to provide comprehensive professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and communities. Since 2008, we have facilitated support groups and educational programs in Richmond and the surrounding communities. In 2018, our services expanded to include individual counseling for children (ages 3-17) and adults grieving the death of a loved one. During this one-on-one service, our therapists strive to provide a personal approach to grief support, working to understand your current needs and offering a safe place of acceptance to work through these needs.
We specialize in providing counseling for children and adults dealing with grief due to a death of someone significant to them, grief from a traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, perinatal/child loss, traumatic accident, etc.
Full Circle Grief Center's mission is to provide comprehensive professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and communities. Since 2008, we have facilitated support groups and educational programs in Richmond and the surrounding communities. In 2018, our services expanded to include individual counseling for children (ages 3-17) and adults grieving the death of a loved one. During this one-on-one service, our therapists strive to provide a personal approach to grief support, working to understand your current needs and offering a safe place of acceptance to work through these needs.
(804) 374-9540 View (804) 374-9540
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Robin Zelinger-Casway, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238  (Online Only)
Counseling can help to restore balance in our lives. With 40 years counseling experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice offers a safe and confidential environment to address your needs. With virtual office hours to accommodate your schedule it affords you and your family the time necessary to work on goals, concerns, and strategies to enhance your life. Since COVID, our daily lives have changed dramatically, creating increased uncertainty and stress. We are all reassessing and developing what works best for ourselves. You and a trained therapist can help to create increased personal wellbeing.
Counseling can help to restore balance in our lives. With 40 years counseling experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice offers a safe and confidential environment to address your needs. With virtual office hours to accommodate your schedule it affords you and your family the time necessary to work on goals, concerns, and strategies to enhance your life. Since COVID, our daily lives have changed dramatically, creating increased uncertainty and stress. We are all reassessing and developing what works best for ourselves. You and a trained therapist can help to create increased personal wellbeing.
(804) 741-4549 View (804) 741-4549
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Pamela G Crepps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? My goal is to help you live a life that is meaningful to you. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I have worked extensively with older teens/college students/adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. In addition, I have worked with many teachers and other educational staff experiencing burnout. My work as a former school social worker allows me a unique perspective. We will explore the root causes of your struggles while building coping strategies to lead you to a more fulfilling life. Learning new strategies will be a part of your journey.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? My goal is to help you live a life that is meaningful to you. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I have worked extensively with older teens/college students/adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. In addition, I have worked with many teachers and other educational staff experiencing burnout. My work as a former school social worker allows me a unique perspective. We will explore the root causes of your struggles while building coping strategies to lead you to a more fulfilling life. Learning new strategies will be a part of your journey.
(704) 870-0819 View (704) 870-0819
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Scott Kegley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238
Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.
Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.
(804) 336-3407 View (804) 336-3407
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Alden Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23238
Not accepting new clients
Many people seek therapy because they have reached a point where they feel stuck, frustrated, ashamed, or lost and are unsure of what the solution is. This can be an exhausting and frightening place to be. Whether these feelings result from anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, work stress, or life's transitions, there is hope for navigating and overcoming these challenges. I provide therapy in a manner that is warm, genuine, and aimed to evoke your already existing abilities and assets. I work with clients to increase self awareness, realize their potential, and cultivate a life they are eager to experience.
Many people seek therapy because they have reached a point where they feel stuck, frustrated, ashamed, or lost and are unsure of what the solution is. This can be an exhausting and frightening place to be. Whether these feelings result from anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, work stress, or life's transitions, there is hope for navigating and overcoming these challenges. I provide therapy in a manner that is warm, genuine, and aimed to evoke your already existing abilities and assets. I work with clients to increase self awareness, realize their potential, and cultivate a life they are eager to experience.
(804) 265-4744 View (804) 265-4744
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.