Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Leola, PA

Freedom comes when we find "how" to manage the challenges we are facing. Your how might be rooted in finding meaning, skill building, perspective shifting, resolving conflict or regulating emotions. Through the balance of talk therapy, connecting the mind and body, and informtion gathering, I can help you navigate the buffet of evidence based practices that you need to reach your how. In our sessions we will not only focus on what is challenging you, but also help you settle your mind so you can address the problem from a solution focused mindset.

We all experience loss and the grief that goes with it. Loss can come in various forms, such as the death of a loved one, but also in ways such as the loss of a job, a dream, or a relationship. The feelings of grief that occur are normal but can feel very overwhelming and difficult to manage. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience working in the mental health field, and as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), I strive to come alongside each individual, help them utilize their strengths and their resources, find new hope, heal old wounds, and grow in new ways.

I am trained in EMDR and specialize in supporting parents as they navigate through prenatal and postpartum needs, birth trauma, NICU experiences, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Transitioning into each stage of life is not easy and often doesn’t match the picture of what you thought it would be. The disconnect between what you had hoped for and your current experience may lead to feelings of devastation, confusion, isolation, and even shame. You are not alone and it does get better. We will work together to find your happiness.

My goal is to help my clients find their life worth living, process emotions, and learn coping skills. My Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is from Walden University. I have been certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and am working on my Perinatal Mental Health Certification, which focuses on loss, post-partum mood/anxiety, and more. I have training in DBT, which focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Besides just coping skills, DBT also works on looking at dialectics and acceptance versus change.

I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment. I have been a therapist in the Philadelphia region for over 12 years and have worked in social work settings, community mental health and private settings. I'm an active community member and mother of three and am open, welcoming, and passionate about helping anyone and everyone reach their full potential. I am a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with my clients!

Therapy should be a safe place where you feel heard and your feelings are validated. It can be struggling to find the person you feel comfortable with opening up about your feelings. You deserve to have a therapist to help guide and support you through your difficult times in your life. Specializing in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Maternal Issues as well as Child & Adult Trauma Therapy. I have the personal and clinical experience and the expertise to work with women and children through their difficult times in their life. You deserve a safe space to be able to express all your feelings and thoughts and not worry about being judged.

Many of us experience more unwanted emotions than the preferred ones, which can prompt our unhelpful reactions. If you have difficulty accepting or coping with a problem in life, I welcome you to begin therapy sessions with me. I can also support you if you’re having difficulty managing anxiety, depression, grief, or unhelpful thinking patterns.

I help individuals facing challenges in managing painful emotions, trauma, depression, anxiety, and the complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. Navigating emotional highs and lows can be distressing, especially if influenced by trauma. Managing emotions like anxiety, sadness, shame, and anger may impact relationships, fostering feelings of inadequacy and isolation.

Sometimes you need someone to help you do it on your own. Reading this bio means you're still looking for the right fit, someone you click with whom conversation flows easily. If that's not a crucial part of a therapeutic relationship, I don't know what is. My breadth of experience affords me special insight into fertility, perinatal. postpartum struggles, chronic illness, and military life.

Our locations in Lancaster, Hershey, Lehigh Valley (Emmaus), Lancaster Downtown, Lebanon, York, and Pittsburgh, offer in-person mental health therapy to people aged six+. Online therapy is available across PA. Seek our care if you are struggling with relationship issues, feeling anxiety or depression, identity/culture, trauma, or are unsure how to navigate grief, maternal struggles, LGBT+, or life transitions. Our clients often state they "feel stuck" as the reason they are starting therapy. Participating in therapy can help identify solutions and a way to move forward.

Immediate openings! I am passionate about helping women find relief from overwhelming feelings. Women decide to meet with me when they are feeling anxious or sad, lacking energy, feeling ‘stuck’, or wanting positive self-esteem. Also, I meet with women experiencing perinatal health concerns including difficulty with being or becoming a mom, miscarriage support, and fertility treatment support. I am available for one time fertility evaluations for individuals or couples using donor gametes for assisted reproduction as referred by a doctor.

Are you struggling to meet the demands of the day-to-day? On the surface everything is “fine” but underneath is there an inner critic that rails against you all day? As an Asian-American therapist who sees the therapeutic relationship as a powerful instrument of change, I see therapy as a sacred site to bear witness to and support the whole person lingering in and around the thresholds of life. It’s a space where you are seen and accepted for who you are, where we can safely untangle generational wounds, shame, perfectionism, internalized invisibility, and find the courage to explore, learn, and tend to the messiness of life.

I am committed to providing warm, safe, and compassionate care to individuals (and partners when requested) as they navigate the emotional complexities of parenthood. Whether it be journeys related to pregnancy, infertility & TTC, pregnancy/infant loss, postpartum adjustments, parenting stressors, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, and/or navigating self-identity post-baby, this will be an opportunity to authentically process your experience without judgment.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am trained to help guide you through life’s ups and downs based on your achievements and assets. From the social work perspective, we can focus on holistically working towards effective change rather than just on your symptoms or diagnosis. This includes your successes, barriers, family history, support systems, community, and anything else that makes you uniquely you. I am EMDR Certified and specialize in EMDR and IFS informed EMDR to treat acute and chronic PTSD as well as perinatal mental health and anxiety / mood disorders.

I enjoy working with men, women, and families experiencing mental health issues, substance use, life transitions, or trauma. I also enjoy working with prepartum and postpartum women as they begin motherhood.

I believe that everyone has a unique story, deserving an equally unique therapeutic experience that speaks to their story and prompts the change they desire most. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults. I work with my clients addressing: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Learning Disabilities, Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Developing Coping and Social Skills, Pregnancy/Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Self Esteem, Depression, Domestic Violence, Emotional Distress, and Grief and Loss.

Taking the first steps towards improving your mental health can be challenging. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to mental wellness. Shay Brown is a licensed social worker who earned her master’s degree from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She has experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Shay provides an inclusive and nonjudgmental environment for adults experiencing life transitions, racial and intergenerational trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, boundary setting, perinatal challenges, aging, and depression.

Are you facing challenges related to women's issues, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, postpartum stress, post-partum anxiety, new parenthood, struggles with your partner, or other family relationships? My focus is on supporting women navigating life transitions, helping them become the healthiest versions of themselves. Through exploring your history and behavior patterns (including past emotionally distressing events), we'll collaborate to develop personalized strategies for your growth and fulfillment.