Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Austin, TX
My goal is to provide support throughout the pregnancy journey, including pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, NICU support, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I am a licensed psychologist and earned my PhD from The University of Texas in 2002. I have specialized training and experience providing therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, support in family building/infertility, third party reproduction, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
My goal is to provide support throughout the pregnancy journey, including pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, NICU support, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I am a licensed psychologist and earned my PhD from The University of Texas in 2002. I have specialized training and experience providing therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, support in family building/infertility, third party reproduction, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I enjoy working with parents during the perinatal period and beyond, both to support them in their own healing and in connecting with and parenting their children.
If you're reading this, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Perhaps your important relationships are suffering. Maybe you know exactly what is causing your distress, or maybe something just feels off. These could be new feelings or feelings you've experienced your entire life. Often, the work I do involves exploring how earlier experiences may be impacting current symptoms, building an understanding of what is happening in the brain, and learning strategies to help regulate the nervous system.
I enjoy working with parents during the perinatal period and beyond, both to support them in their own healing and in connecting with and parenting their children.
If you're reading this, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Perhaps your important relationships are suffering. Maybe you know exactly what is causing your distress, or maybe something just feels off. These could be new feelings or feelings you've experienced your entire life. Often, the work I do involves exploring how earlier experiences may be impacting current symptoms, building an understanding of what is happening in the brain, and learning strategies to help regulate the nervous system.
Emma Terres Dickerson - Trauma Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, RYT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I have a passion for working with women who have experienced trauma stemming from childhood, relationships, and pregnancy.
Are you struggling to connect with your body after experiencing trauma? Are you ready to have healthy relationships without fear of getting hurt? As a licensed therapist and trauma-informed yoga teacher, I integrate a mind and body approach to healing. My approach is warm, holistic, non-judgmental, and goal oriented. You deserve to feel safe in your body and in control of your mind.
I have a passion for working with women who have experienced trauma stemming from childhood, relationships, and pregnancy.
Are you struggling to connect with your body after experiencing trauma? Are you ready to have healthy relationships without fear of getting hurt? As a licensed therapist and trauma-informed yoga teacher, I integrate a mind and body approach to healing. My approach is warm, holistic, non-judgmental, and goal oriented. You deserve to feel safe in your body and in control of your mind.
Rachel Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737
Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Rachel also specializes in trauma treatment. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Rachel will support you in your trauma recovery journey.
Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Rachel also specializes in trauma treatment. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Rachel will support you in your trauma recovery journey.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women's health. So often as women, we are asked to be all things to all people. Perhaps you have been asked to be the perfect spouse, employee, friend, or mother. The demands that are placed on women can be debilitating, and the pressure of expectations can make life go quickly from manageable to unmanageable. I provide individual therapy to those who need a bit of extra support during a difficult time.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women's health. So often as women, we are asked to be all things to all people. Perhaps you have been asked to be the perfect spouse, employee, friend, or mother. The demands that are placed on women can be debilitating, and the pressure of expectations can make life go quickly from manageable to unmanageable. I provide individual therapy to those who need a bit of extra support during a difficult time.
The main issues I can support include supporting women & mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of motherhood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in women’s and maternal mental health. I work with women navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, or the demands of motherhood, helping them find clarity, confidence, and balance. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on setting healthy boundaries, managing overwhelming emotions, and fostering self-compassion. Together, we’ll navigate the space between "no longer" and "not yet," empowering you to create the fulfilling life you deserve. Taking the first step toward growth is powerful, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
The main issues I can support include supporting women & mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of motherhood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in women’s and maternal mental health. I work with women navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, or the demands of motherhood, helping them find clarity, confidence, and balance. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on setting healthy boundaries, managing overwhelming emotions, and fostering self-compassion. Together, we’ll navigate the space between "no longer" and "not yet," empowering you to create the fulfilling life you deserve. Taking the first step toward growth is powerful, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Elaine H Cavazos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
I specialize in reproductive counseling, offering compassionate support to individuals navigating the challenges of infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood disorders.
Areas of expertise include: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, grief and loss, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, infertility, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause.
I specialize in reproductive counseling, offering compassionate support to individuals navigating the challenges of infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood disorders.
Areas of expertise include: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, grief and loss, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, infertility, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, identity exploration, self-esteem, and life transitions, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you—because you aren’t broken. It’s about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
I also bring my dog, Finn, to sessions for extra support and comfort.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, identity exploration, self-esteem, and life transitions, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you—because you aren’t broken. It’s about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
I also bring my dog, Finn, to sessions for extra support and comfort.
I specialize in disordered eating and body image issues and perinatal ( pregnancy and postpartum) mood and anxiety disorders.
If we allow them to, anxiety, stress, and uncomfortable feelings can run our lives. My passion lies in helping you to find freedom and movement from these uncomfortable feelings rather than stagnation and suffering. Together, we will explore how you respond to uncomfortable feelings and find healthier, more productive and more genuine ways of responding that fit with your values in all areas of your life.
I specialize in disordered eating and body image issues and perinatal ( pregnancy and postpartum) mood and anxiety disorders.
If we allow them to, anxiety, stress, and uncomfortable feelings can run our lives. My passion lies in helping you to find freedom and movement from these uncomfortable feelings rather than stagnation and suffering. Together, we will explore how you respond to uncomfortable feelings and find healthier, more productive and more genuine ways of responding that fit with your values in all areas of your life.
Gabrielle Zandan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I also specialize in working with new parents, pre- and postpartum experiences, fertility issues and people building non-traditional families.
I am a psychotherapist and career counselor. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, our work together will empower you to cope with life difficulties in a new and intentional way. I passionately believe that our careers and our relationships to self and others are strongly intertwined, therefore it is important to examine your life from a holistic lens.
I also specialize in working with new parents, pre- and postpartum experiences, fertility issues and people building non-traditional families.
I am a psychotherapist and career counselor. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, our work together will empower you to cope with life difficulties in a new and intentional way. I passionately believe that our careers and our relationships to self and others are strongly intertwined, therefore it is important to examine your life from a holistic lens.
Casey Davids
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78729
My strengths include: working with adolescents, working with parents (positive parenting discipline), working with adults, individual issues, the perinatal journey, depression and anxiety, self-esteem motivation, academic success.
"ITS OKAY TO BE SCARED, BEING SCARED MEANS YOU'RE ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING REALLY, REALLY BRAVE." Mandy Hale. Sometimes people struggle with the idea of going to see a therapist and finding the one that is right for them. Having rapport with your counselor is the most important thing. Once there is rapport with your counselor, the conversations will not feel forced/coerced ...you get to be in the present and work on why you came to therapy to begin with. Each person is unique, so I will use a variety of techniques to meet your presenting issue.
My strengths include: working with adolescents, working with parents (positive parenting discipline), working with adults, individual issues, the perinatal journey, depression and anxiety, self-esteem motivation, academic success.
"ITS OKAY TO BE SCARED, BEING SCARED MEANS YOU'RE ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING REALLY, REALLY BRAVE." Mandy Hale. Sometimes people struggle with the idea of going to see a therapist and finding the one that is right for them. Having rapport with your counselor is the most important thing. Once there is rapport with your counselor, the conversations will not feel forced/coerced ...you get to be in the present and work on why you came to therapy to begin with. Each person is unique, so I will use a variety of techniques to meet your presenting issue.
Meet Our Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
I support people who are experiencing perinatal mood disorders; processing a traumatic birth, NICU stay, infant medical complexity, pregnancy loss, infant loss; and/or infertility.
My goal is to provide kindness and respect as we work together toward your goals. Mindful self- compassion; ACT, CBT, sandtray therapy, and supportive movement are tools to we will consider using as you move toward your desired future. One size does not fit all - so we'll see what you find helpful.
I support people who are experiencing perinatal mood disorders; processing a traumatic birth, NICU stay, infant medical complexity, pregnancy loss, infant loss; and/or infertility.
My goal is to provide kindness and respect as we work together toward your goals. Mindful self- compassion; ACT, CBT, sandtray therapy, and supportive movement are tools to we will consider using as you move toward your desired future. One size does not fit all - so we'll see what you find helpful.
I have specialized training in reproductive psychology on issues including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy/infant loss.
I have a true passion for the uniqueness of the pregnancy experience and transition into parenthood. My practice focuses in particular on matters unique to women's psychological health. I have advanced training and experience in specialized areas including: pregnancy, postpartum issues, fertility concerns and infant loss.
I have specialized training in reproductive psychology on issues including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy/infant loss.
I have a true passion for the uniqueness of the pregnancy experience and transition into parenthood. My practice focuses in particular on matters unique to women's psychological health. I have advanced training and experience in specialized areas including: pregnancy, postpartum issues, fertility concerns and infant loss.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges, including prenatal and postpartum adjustments.
Hi, I’m Sara Pullum-Pinon, a Clinical Social Work Practicum Student completing my Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. My approach focuses on humanistic care, honoring each person’s inner experience and capacity for growth. With 14 years of experience helping clients navigate life transitions, I provide compassionate support for teens and adults facing challenges such as family changes, relationship issues, and anxiety. Through motivational interviewing and attachment-based therapy, I empower clients to share their stories, better understand themselves, and create meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges, including prenatal and postpartum adjustments.
Hi, I’m Sara Pullum-Pinon, a Clinical Social Work Practicum Student completing my Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. My approach focuses on humanistic care, honoring each person’s inner experience and capacity for growth. With 14 years of experience helping clients navigate life transitions, I provide compassionate support for teens and adults facing challenges such as family changes, relationship issues, and anxiety. Through motivational interviewing and attachment-based therapy, I empower clients to share their stories, better understand themselves, and create meaningful change.
Particular areas of focus include eating disorders, pregnancy/ postpartum related issues, couple's counseling, child/adolescent struggles and parenting skills.
Reaching out to begin counseling takes strength, courage and vulnerability. It represents a desire for understanding and a hope for change to take place. As a counselor, I work with adolescents, adults and couples. I hope to enrich the lives of the clients that I serve by working alongside each individual while offering guidance, support and empathy. My goal is to help my clients figure out how to use their unique strengths to work through a challenging time in their lives by developing new coping skills to deal with previous roadblocks.
Particular areas of focus include eating disorders, pregnancy/ postpartum related issues, couple's counseling, child/adolescent struggles and parenting skills.
Reaching out to begin counseling takes strength, courage and vulnerability. It represents a desire for understanding and a hope for change to take place. As a counselor, I work with adolescents, adults and couples. I hope to enrich the lives of the clients that I serve by working alongside each individual while offering guidance, support and empathy. My goal is to help my clients figure out how to use their unique strengths to work through a challenging time in their lives by developing new coping skills to deal with previous roadblocks.
Elise Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, (TX&CO)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping fellow moms work through trauma, postpartum struggles, anxiety, body image, and relational issues.
Are you a mom that feels like you are just surviving? Running on empty, pushing yourself to get through another week, and fighting the anxious thoughts. Do you find yourself wanting something more, hoping that life could be more? There is hope! Through therapy, I empower my clients to a life of more as we walk towards: feeling calm in the chaos, lasting joy vs. mood swings, fulfillment, margin, and even embracing our inner desire for fun/laughter.
I specialize in helping fellow moms work through trauma, postpartum struggles, anxiety, body image, and relational issues.
Are you a mom that feels like you are just surviving? Running on empty, pushing yourself to get through another week, and fighting the anxious thoughts. Do you find yourself wanting something more, hoping that life could be more? There is hope! Through therapy, I empower my clients to a life of more as we walk towards: feeling calm in the chaos, lasting joy vs. mood swings, fulfillment, margin, and even embracing our inner desire for fun/laughter.
Crystal Hammons
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm passionate about supporting mothers on their journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
My goal is to help you process your emotions in a safe, nonjudgmental space, develop tools to manage anxiety & overwhelm, heal from trauma & build confidence in motherhood. My areas of focus include reproductive trauma, PMADs ( perinatal mood & anxiety disorders) & motherhood burnout-a prolonged emotional/physical exhaustion due to the demands of motherhood.
I'm passionate about supporting mothers on their journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
My goal is to help you process your emotions in a safe, nonjudgmental space, develop tools to manage anxiety & overwhelm, heal from trauma & build confidence in motherhood. My areas of focus include reproductive trauma, PMADs ( perinatal mood & anxiety disorders) & motherhood burnout-a prolonged emotional/physical exhaustion due to the demands of motherhood.
As a founder of the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas, I have worked to help women gain access to high quality treatment for peripartum anxiety and depression.
Are you a new mom, dad, or partner, struggling with anxiety/depression or scary thoughts? Perhaps you have just been given a new health diagnosis and are struggling to come to terms with it? Or maybe you are a caregiver of someone who is sick or dying. My clients are looking for a deeply compassionate person to help them learn new ways to cope with life's big curveballs.
As a founder of the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas, I have worked to help women gain access to high quality treatment for peripartum anxiety and depression.
Are you a new mom, dad, or partner, struggling with anxiety/depression or scary thoughts? Perhaps you have just been given a new health diagnosis and are struggling to come to terms with it? Or maybe you are a caregiver of someone who is sick or dying. My clients are looking for a deeply compassionate person to help them learn new ways to cope with life's big curveballs.
I have extensive experience and training supporting clients through OCD, anxiety, depression, relationships, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Hi, I'm Sarah. Maybe you feel stuck right now. Maybe things feel hard and you're just not sure what to do. Maybe you've noticed unresolved feelings, or big feelings, coming back again and again. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship, a season in your life, or your identity. Maybe it feels like things might always feel this way. Clients that I work with are curious about their experiences. Whether it's noticing past patterns, current feelings, or experimenting with doing something different, the clients that I see often want to understand more about themselves, to show up for themselves in ways they hope to be.
I have extensive experience and training supporting clients through OCD, anxiety, depression, relationships, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Hi, I'm Sarah. Maybe you feel stuck right now. Maybe things feel hard and you're just not sure what to do. Maybe you've noticed unresolved feelings, or big feelings, coming back again and again. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship, a season in your life, or your identity. Maybe it feels like things might always feel this way. Clients that I work with are curious about their experiences. Whether it's noticing past patterns, current feelings, or experimenting with doing something different, the clients that I see often want to understand more about themselves, to show up for themselves in ways they hope to be.
Areas of Focus in my Practice: Life Transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Perinatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Pregnancy Loss, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Work/Family Balance, Transforming Relationships, Parenting, Perimenopause, Menopause.
I have dedicated the last 20 years to issues uniquely related to women struggling with overwhelming life transitions, painful family dynamics, grief and loss, and mood disorders. I strive to provide a safe place where you can speak freely without fear of judgement and be fully understood. It is from this emotionally safe place that you will gain insight into yourself and your relationships. Often, what we believe about ourselves is inaccurate, and the resulting misplaced guilt is common among women. We will explore and develop new ways of perceiving yourself and others, while practicing new communication styles and strategies.
Areas of Focus in my Practice: Life Transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Perinatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Pregnancy Loss, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Work/Family Balance, Transforming Relationships, Parenting, Perimenopause, Menopause.
I have dedicated the last 20 years to issues uniquely related to women struggling with overwhelming life transitions, painful family dynamics, grief and loss, and mood disorders. I strive to provide a safe place where you can speak freely without fear of judgement and be fully understood. It is from this emotionally safe place that you will gain insight into yourself and your relationships. Often, what we believe about ourselves is inaccurate, and the resulting misplaced guilt is common among women. We will explore and develop new ways of perceiving yourself and others, while practicing new communication styles and strategies.
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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.