Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in 37213
Renee Kochera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37213 (Online Only)
In addition to couples work, I take a special interest in women's issues related to perinatal and parenthood.
Life sometimes gives us twists and turns we never imagined. At Looking Glass Therapy I am dedicated to working along side of you in finding the right path to navigate these roads. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I've spent over 12 years working with clients on improving their own personal lives, and the lives of their families. My approach is to help guide, support, and encourage individuals, couples, and families to enhance their world around them. Together we will set realistic goals and expectations to help you live your best life.
In addition to couples work, I take a special interest in women's issues related to perinatal and parenthood.
Life sometimes gives us twists and turns we never imagined. At Looking Glass Therapy I am dedicated to working along side of you in finding the right path to navigate these roads. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I've spent over 12 years working with clients on improving their own personal lives, and the lives of their families. My approach is to help guide, support, and encourage individuals, couples, and families to enhance their world around them. Together we will set realistic goals and expectations to help you live your best life.
E-Ling Cheah
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37213
You and I both know that life can feel unbelievably messy, unpredictable and chaotic. It's easy to get lost in the frenetic juggling of home life, work life and relationships. You can lose your sense of purpose, direction and even who you are. Experiencing some measure of difficulty, distress and pain IS life, but what happens when your usual ways of coping no longer work? It can be all too easy to surrender to the unrelenting waves of frustration, despair and disillusionment when faced with difficult experiences.
You and I both know that life can feel unbelievably messy, unpredictable and chaotic. It's easy to get lost in the frenetic juggling of home life, work life and relationships. You can lose your sense of purpose, direction and even who you are. Experiencing some measure of difficulty, distress and pain IS life, but what happens when your usual ways of coping no longer work? It can be all too easy to surrender to the unrelenting waves of frustration, despair and disillusionment when faced with difficult experiences.
Vida Sobie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37213
We're all works in progress. I believe in your ability to progress toward a freer self. The clients who begin work with me aren't free--they are constrained in a number of ways: depression, anxiety, disordered eating, low self-esteem, fear of intimacy, or impulsive behaviors. I see my work with you as helping you find the way back to your true self, where feelings, thoughts, desires, and hopes are revealed and honored, instead of tyrannized and discounted, sometimes by your own self.
We're all works in progress. I believe in your ability to progress toward a freer self. The clients who begin work with me aren't free--they are constrained in a number of ways: depression, anxiety, disordered eating, low self-esteem, fear of intimacy, or impulsive behaviors. I see my work with you as helping you find the way back to your true self, where feelings, thoughts, desires, and hopes are revealed and honored, instead of tyrannized and discounted, sometimes by your own self.
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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.