Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in 30081
Jarbriel Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081 (Online Only)
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I have worked with all groups ranging from ages four to geriatric. I have also worked in various settings to include medical hospitals, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, outpatient treatment, court, and classroom settings. I have been able to provide support to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, relationship issues, and life transitions. My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, empathetic, and client-centered.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I have worked with all groups ranging from ages four to geriatric. I have also worked in various settings to include medical hospitals, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, outpatient treatment, court, and classroom settings. I have been able to provide support to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, relationship issues, and life transitions. My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, empathetic, and client-centered.
Ann Sheppard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081
Not accepting new clients
Ann is passionate about counseling adults and adolescents from all walks of life. For the past ten years, she has helped individuals and families who were struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, grief, anger management, codependency, trauma, peer relationships, self-harming, unplanned pregnancy, divorce, infidelity, personality disorders, and unexpected change. She also has experience and enjoys working with clients from the LGBTQ community.
Ann is passionate about counseling adults and adolescents from all walks of life. For the past ten years, she has helped individuals and families who were struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, grief, anger management, codependency, trauma, peer relationships, self-harming, unplanned pregnancy, divorce, infidelity, personality disorders, and unexpected change. She also has experience and enjoys working with clients from the LGBTQ community.
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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.