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Katy Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Areas of specialty include, substance use disorders, women's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression/anxiety and new parent transition, stage of life adjustment, persistent and/or chronic pain.
Accepting new clients, 18+. Empowering clients to listen to their core self so you can more openly make decisions based on your priorities and goals is at the heart of the therapy work we will do together. I have often been told by clients that I have a way of addressing difficult topics or giving perspective in a way that is compassionate, strength-based, skill focused. Creating a safe, non-judgmental space that is full of encouragement, acknowledgement and welcomes feedback to inform progress potential is a commitment I remain steadfast in. I incorporate several modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and ACT.
Areas of specialty include, substance use disorders, women's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression/anxiety and new parent transition, stage of life adjustment, persistent and/or chronic pain.
Accepting new clients, 18+. Empowering clients to listen to their core self so you can more openly make decisions based on your priorities and goals is at the heart of the therapy work we will do together. I have often been told by clients that I have a way of addressing difficult topics or giving perspective in a way that is compassionate, strength-based, skill focused. Creating a safe, non-judgmental space that is full of encouragement, acknowledgement and welcomes feedback to inform progress potential is a commitment I remain steadfast in. I incorporate several modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and ACT.
(971) 229-4009 View (971) 229-4009
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Kathryn Bereman-Skelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
My background includes specialized training in perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health.
Are you feeling challenged by motherhood? As a therapist who specializes in maternal mental health, I help you process and cope with the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that surfaces during the parenting years. Relationship concerns, career transitions, exceptional children, even coping with loneliness are all common counseling topics. With very little time to process complex feelings, these issues can lead to anxiety, ambivalence, anger, even grief. I give women the space to explore their very real feelings, while fostering confidence in, and compassion for, themselves through this intense season of life.
My background includes specialized training in perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health.
Are you feeling challenged by motherhood? As a therapist who specializes in maternal mental health, I help you process and cope with the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that surfaces during the parenting years. Relationship concerns, career transitions, exceptional children, even coping with loneliness are all common counseling topics. With very little time to process complex feelings, these issues can lead to anxiety, ambivalence, anger, even grief. I give women the space to explore their very real feelings, while fostering confidence in, and compassion for, themselves through this intense season of life.
(971) 234-9531 View (971) 234-9531
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Tara L. Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals dealing with mental illness. I have worked both in private practice and in an acute care psychiatric hospital providing individual, group, and family therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health issues, including helping those in crisis. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with self-injury, anxiety/depression, pre and postpartum depression, and PTSD, and abuse issues. My philosophy in working with clients is to provide the best well-rounded care while focusing and building upon strengths.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals dealing with mental illness. I have worked both in private practice and in an acute care psychiatric hospital providing individual, group, and family therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health issues, including helping those in crisis. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with self-injury, anxiety/depression, pre and postpartum depression, and PTSD, and abuse issues. My philosophy in working with clients is to provide the best well-rounded care while focusing and building upon strengths.
(971) 290-2109 View (971) 290-2109
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Sedona Karlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with new mothers as they navigate identity, relationships, perinatal mood disorders, marital changes, and healing birth trauma through EMDR.
Our lives are not linear, we go through so many big transitions that we sometimes find ourselves feeling a bit adrift. I specialize in working with new mothers navigating the perinatal phase of mental health, which can often throw a curveball we weren’t expecting. There’s no such thing as too much support postpartum, and I’m happy to be part of your team. I care deeply about my clients and want you to feel seen, heard, and understood. If you have found your way to me, I am honored to support you as you navigate your way through the challenges you’re currently facing.
I love working with new mothers as they navigate identity, relationships, perinatal mood disorders, marital changes, and healing birth trauma through EMDR.
Our lives are not linear, we go through so many big transitions that we sometimes find ourselves feeling a bit adrift. I specialize in working with new mothers navigating the perinatal phase of mental health, which can often throw a curveball we weren’t expecting. There’s no such thing as too much support postpartum, and I’m happy to be part of your team. I care deeply about my clients and want you to feel seen, heard, and understood. If you have found your way to me, I am honored to support you as you navigate your way through the challenges you’re currently facing.
(971) 256-6221 View (971) 256-6221
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Crystal McGowen
MA HSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
I am trained in inner healing prayer and have worked with post-abortive women, and women navigating miscarriage and pregnancy loss.
Thriving in a world torn apart by broken relationships, unmet expectations, and ongoing heartache can seem like a far off dream. While navigating the ups and downs of life can be challenging, I believe God uses our pain to help us see ourselves, to see God, and to see others more accurately. I am passionate about helping people move from brokenness and sorrow to hope and restoration, and I believe that this journey is not meant to be an independent one. I’m here as a companion for this journey to help you to uncover your God-given identity, and embrace a healthy sense of self.
I am trained in inner healing prayer and have worked with post-abortive women, and women navigating miscarriage and pregnancy loss.
Thriving in a world torn apart by broken relationships, unmet expectations, and ongoing heartache can seem like a far off dream. While navigating the ups and downs of life can be challenging, I believe God uses our pain to help us see ourselves, to see God, and to see others more accurately. I am passionate about helping people move from brokenness and sorrow to hope and restoration, and I believe that this journey is not meant to be an independent one. I’m here as a companion for this journey to help you to uncover your God-given identity, and embrace a healthy sense of self.
(503) 868-2835 View (503) 868-2835
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Rebecca L. Sauer, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
I have experience working with many different issues including: *Anxiety- generalized, obsessive compulsive, panic, specific phobias, social phobia *Trauma- abuse, violence, medical, relational, acute stress, post traumatic *Grief- death, miscarriage, relational, loss/change *Pervasive Developmental Disorders- Asperger's, Autism, caregivers *Mood Disorders- depression, mania, cyclic *Adjustment to life transitions.
I work with all individuals.That includes individuals with diverse ages, races, genders, sexualities, religions, political stances, educations, living environments, relationships, histories and socioeconomic statuses. I use an eclectic theoretical approach to treatment interventions, starting where you are at and moving toward identified treatment goals with consideration of best practices, which are research based with positive outcomes. After the initial diagnostic assessment; talk, play and creative interventions are utilized. I welcome feedback to ensure our therapeutic alliance and treatment processes are meeting your expectations. If given permission and clinically indicated, I coordinate care and consult with other treating professionals.
I have experience working with many different issues including: *Anxiety- generalized, obsessive compulsive, panic, specific phobias, social phobia *Trauma- abuse, violence, medical, relational, acute stress, post traumatic *Grief- death, miscarriage, relational, loss/change *Pervasive Developmental Disorders- Asperger's, Autism, caregivers *Mood Disorders- depression, mania, cyclic *Adjustment to life transitions.
I work with all individuals.That includes individuals with diverse ages, races, genders, sexualities, religions, political stances, educations, living environments, relationships, histories and socioeconomic statuses. I use an eclectic theoretical approach to treatment interventions, starting where you are at and moving toward identified treatment goals with consideration of best practices, which are research based with positive outcomes. After the initial diagnostic assessment; talk, play and creative interventions are utilized. I welcome feedback to ensure our therapeutic alliance and treatment processes are meeting your expectations. If given permission and clinically indicated, I coordinate care and consult with other treating professionals.
(971) 407-5341 View (971) 407-5341
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Chloe Lee-Zorn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include working with individuals who are dealing with relationship issues, including: a new relationship/ marriage, the end of a relationship, the birth of a child or experiencing a deployed family member. My expertise is in: grief/loss, military service and families, as well as postpartum/ prenatal care. My focused is on mind and body wellness, specifically with consideration for diet, exercise, sleep and relational support. I have a wide variety of experiences in treating people from all walks of life, and I look forward to helping YOU work through your challenges.
My specialties include working with individuals who are dealing with relationship issues, including: a new relationship/ marriage, the end of a relationship, the birth of a child or experiencing a deployed family member. My expertise is in: grief/loss, military service and families, as well as postpartum/ prenatal care. My focused is on mind and body wellness, specifically with consideration for diet, exercise, sleep and relational support. I have a wide variety of experiences in treating people from all walks of life, and I look forward to helping YOU work through your challenges.
(503) 272-6289 View (503) 272-6289
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Kimberly Stout
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFCC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
I specialize in: anything prenatal, postpartum depression, couples, family therapy, teens, ADD, trauma, financial emotional/verbal abuse, complicated divorces involving court appearances, manipulation, controlling ex spouse, parenting children, women reinventing themselves.
Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients. Let me ask you a question. If you were to wake up in the morning living the life you truly want: What would that look like? Who would be in it? What would you be doing? What if I told you that creating that life and living that life is not only possible but attainable? l am your helper in helping you navigate towards those goals with concentrating on what is working in your life with the strengths you already possess.
I specialize in: anything prenatal, postpartum depression, couples, family therapy, teens, ADD, trauma, financial emotional/verbal abuse, complicated divorces involving court appearances, manipulation, controlling ex spouse, parenting children, women reinventing themselves.
Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients. Let me ask you a question. If you were to wake up in the morning living the life you truly want: What would that look like? Who would be in it? What would you be doing? What if I told you that creating that life and living that life is not only possible but attainable? l am your helper in helping you navigate towards those goals with concentrating on what is working in your life with the strengths you already possess.
(971) 316-4727 View (971) 316-4727
Photo of Angela Kronenberg, Licensed Professional Counselor in Beaverton, OR
Angela Kronenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH. For over 12 years, I have counseled children, teens and families to navigate the challenges that arise. I approach counseling with a humanistic, strength-based, client centered and collaborative framework. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Mindfulness, and Perinatal Mental Health. Over my career I have experience in supporting people to gain insight and skills to overcome their emotional and behavioral challenges. Moreover, helping families move through ruptures that have created difficulties to connection and growth.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH. For over 12 years, I have counseled children, teens and families to navigate the challenges that arise. I approach counseling with a humanistic, strength-based, client centered and collaborative framework. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Mindfulness, and Perinatal Mental Health. Over my career I have experience in supporting people to gain insight and skills to overcome their emotional and behavioral challenges. Moreover, helping families move through ruptures that have created difficulties to connection and growth.
(503) 436-6454 View (503) 436-6454
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Heidi Scanlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have an interest in discovering your values and clearing a path to live through them? Would you like to move past worry, sadness, issues with coping, communication, stress, and relationship issues? Are you yearning to heal from distressing experiences or trauma that have had an impact on your relationships, employment, health, and wellness? We will work together utilizing a variety of techniques including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR to reprocess your past so you can move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and harmony. Currently accepting new clients for solution focused treatment and EMDR therapy.
Do you have an interest in discovering your values and clearing a path to live through them? Would you like to move past worry, sadness, issues with coping, communication, stress, and relationship issues? Are you yearning to heal from distressing experiences or trauma that have had an impact on your relationships, employment, health, and wellness? We will work together utilizing a variety of techniques including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR to reprocess your past so you can move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and harmony. Currently accepting new clients for solution focused treatment and EMDR therapy.
(971) 206-6327 View (971) 206-6327
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Fiona Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
Fiona Chen, LCSW, has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She is passionate in enhancing clients self care, self esteem, and self motivation, by using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. She believes in empowering individuals to identify and achieve their goals. She has a multicultural background and is fluent in English and Chinese, providing mental health care to the populations in Hong Kong, Washington DC, and Portland, OR.
Fiona Chen, LCSW, has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She is passionate in enhancing clients self care, self esteem, and self motivation, by using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. She believes in empowering individuals to identify and achieve their goals. She has a multicultural background and is fluent in English and Chinese, providing mental health care to the populations in Hong Kong, Washington DC, and Portland, OR.
(503) 406-1681 View (503) 406-1681
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Kathia Rabelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
We each have our own unique life story but the one desire we share is to be happy. Too often our happiness is buried beneath traumas and unhealthy relationships.I believe that one of the most important aspects of the process of change is rooted in the working relationship between the psychotherapist and the client. There are many different methods I may use to help my clients overcome the problems they wish to address. My approach is relaxed, down to earth, honest and direct. I value authenticity in my therapeutic relationships and I have an appreciation for spirituality. I look forward to meeting you where you are.
We each have our own unique life story but the one desire we share is to be happy. Too often our happiness is buried beneath traumas and unhealthy relationships.I believe that one of the most important aspects of the process of change is rooted in the working relationship between the psychotherapist and the client. There are many different methods I may use to help my clients overcome the problems they wish to address. My approach is relaxed, down to earth, honest and direct. I value authenticity in my therapeutic relationships and I have an appreciation for spirituality. I look forward to meeting you where you are.
(971) 256-8152 View (971) 256-8152
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Michelle Ficalora
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
(971) 251-2355 View (971) 251-2355
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Krystal Marcinkiewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
My role is to support you in creating your own understanding of self, explore your personal truths, and identify your strengths. You have a story and deserve a safe space to share it. My top priority as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and non-pathologizing environment to support you in telling your story and working through the process of positive change. My goal is to engage collaboratively and compassionately with each of my clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I find special value in working with all clients on finding new ways to care for self on a deeper and more intimate level.
My role is to support you in creating your own understanding of self, explore your personal truths, and identify your strengths. You have a story and deserve a safe space to share it. My top priority as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and non-pathologizing environment to support you in telling your story and working through the process of positive change. My goal is to engage collaboratively and compassionately with each of my clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I find special value in working with all clients on finding new ways to care for self on a deeper and more intimate level.
(971) 302-4424 View (971) 302-4424
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Trisha Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008  (Online Only)
What’s your pain? Difficulty in relationships or having relationships? Feeling overwhelmed or anxious with the circumstances of your life? Transitions, changes, or feeling like you don’t fit in your life? Is your relationship complicated by ADHD or chronic illness? I walk alongside you in your current circumstances, helping with that emotional overload, and resulting in you having new skills to manage your emotions while increasing your life functioning and relationship connections.
What’s your pain? Difficulty in relationships or having relationships? Feeling overwhelmed or anxious with the circumstances of your life? Transitions, changes, or feeling like you don’t fit in your life? Is your relationship complicated by ADHD or chronic illness? I walk alongside you in your current circumstances, helping with that emotional overload, and resulting in you having new skills to manage your emotions while increasing your life functioning and relationship connections.
(503) 766-4410 View (503) 766-4410
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Barcelona Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
(503) 308-7483 View (503) 308-7483
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Ivy Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently seeing older children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults for therapy. I am currently not accepting couples for therapy. I believe all individuals have strengths and the capacity to meet their full potential. My main approach is to provide a safe and secure environment for clients to process feelings and learn to manage emotions and behaviors. I incorporate play, art, sandtray, and symbolism to aid in the therapeutic process. My therapy dog, Daisy, is present one day a week and is used for animal assisted therapy. Please feel free to email me to discuss getting started with therapy.
I am currently seeing older children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults for therapy. I am currently not accepting couples for therapy. I believe all individuals have strengths and the capacity to meet their full potential. My main approach is to provide a safe and secure environment for clients to process feelings and learn to manage emotions and behaviors. I incorporate play, art, sandtray, and symbolism to aid in the therapeutic process. My therapy dog, Daisy, is present one day a week and is used for animal assisted therapy. Please feel free to email me to discuss getting started with therapy.
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Susan Metcalfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
Change is difficult, but so is staying the same. Are you trying to navigate in this ever-changing world? Have you experienced loss or anxiety in a way that is keeping you from living the life you want? If you are aware that there is work to be done and are ready to find different paths and to see a different way, then let's begin. You might have been in therapy before and want to continue, or you might be new to the idea of therapy and are wondering what it is all about.
Change is difficult, but so is staying the same. Are you trying to navigate in this ever-changing world? Have you experienced loss or anxiety in a way that is keeping you from living the life you want? If you are aware that there is work to be done and are ready to find different paths and to see a different way, then let's begin. You might have been in therapy before and want to continue, or you might be new to the idea of therapy and are wondering what it is all about.
(971) 233-3406 View (971) 233-3406
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Jessie Ricker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008
Bienvenidos and Welcome! My name is Jessie Ricker, and I consider myself a well-seasoned, mental health therapist as I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade. I've worked in a variety of treatment settings including detention, residential, community-based, and outpatient; I have gained experience domestically and abroad. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. As a wife and parent myself, I am very passionate about supporting couples and families within their journeys to build healthy attachments and repair ruptured relationships. I am overjoyed to support you in your treatment journey!
Bienvenidos and Welcome! My name is Jessie Ricker, and I consider myself a well-seasoned, mental health therapist as I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade. I've worked in a variety of treatment settings including detention, residential, community-based, and outpatient; I have gained experience domestically and abroad. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. As a wife and parent myself, I am very passionate about supporting couples and families within their journeys to build healthy attachments and repair ruptured relationships. I am overjoyed to support you in your treatment journey!
(971) 247-1879 View (971) 247-1879
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Black Therapist & Company. LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
Black Therapist & Company LLC was founded by Dr. Rosemarie Hemmings who has over 30 years of clinical social work experience and is also a public health practitioner. She identifies as Black and brings her lived experiences as a Black woman to all that she does. Her lived experiences and 30 years of expertise is reflected both in the service population that she prioritizes and her approach. When working with our clients, we take an intersectional approach that honors their lived experiences without judgment and we partner with our clients in co-developing services/goals in alignment with their personal values and cultural practices
Black Therapist & Company LLC was founded by Dr. Rosemarie Hemmings who has over 30 years of clinical social work experience and is also a public health practitioner. She identifies as Black and brings her lived experiences as a Black woman to all that she does. Her lived experiences and 30 years of expertise is reflected both in the service population that she prioritizes and her approach. When working with our clients, we take an intersectional approach that honors their lived experiences without judgment and we partner with our clients in co-developing services/goals in alignment with their personal values and cultural practices
(503) 563-2952 View (503) 563-2952

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.