Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
I'm Traci Terry, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping individuals navigate anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, and perinatal mental health concerns.
In our work together, you can expect a compassionate and safe space where we’ll explore your struggles, needs, and values. I offer researched, evidence-based techniques to manage symptoms, reduce anxiety, and enhance your self-esteem.
What sets my practice apart is my commitment to individualized care.
I'm Traci Terry, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping individuals navigate anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, and perinatal mental health concerns.
In our work together, you can expect a compassionate and safe space where we’ll explore your struggles, needs, and values. I offer researched, evidence-based techniques to manage symptoms, reduce anxiety, and enhance your self-esteem.
What sets my practice apart is my commitment to individualized care.
Cherra Barbour-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Being a licensed mental health professional for 21 years, I specialize in helping women manage life transitions, postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety and grief.
I believe in utilizing an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, which means utilizing a variety of therapy modalities, to help my client's learn to manage their anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and women issues. I value working in collaboration with you to develop a treatment plan that best addresses your need. This is your JOURNEY!
Being a licensed mental health professional for 21 years, I specialize in helping women manage life transitions, postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety and grief.
I believe in utilizing an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, which means utilizing a variety of therapy modalities, to help my client's learn to manage their anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and women issues. I value working in collaboration with you to develop a treatment plan that best addresses your need. This is your JOURNEY!
I also work with new or expectant mothers who are navigating the throes of pregnancy and postpartum.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
I also work with new or expectant mothers who are navigating the throes of pregnancy and postpartum.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
Chelsea Hayas-Keller - Perinatal & Trauma Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C, RYT-200
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
As a holistic perinatal therapist, I have a strong passion for working with parents throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period.
My goal for therapy is to foster an authentic and therapeutic connection with each and every client. I strongly believe in the importance of collaboration in therapy and offer clients a safe space to feel seen. It is truly a privilege to learn about each individual clients story.
As a holistic perinatal therapist, I have a strong passion for working with parents throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period.
My goal for therapy is to foster an authentic and therapeutic connection with each and every client. I strongly believe in the importance of collaboration in therapy and offer clients a safe space to feel seen. It is truly a privilege to learn about each individual clients story.
Jasmine Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
This includes maternal mental health and postpartum mood disorders to support moms and dads on their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
Hello! I'm Jasmine and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing mental health services to teens and adults since 2017. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor for social workers seeking clinical licensure in Maryland. I specialize in providing mental health care to individuals and families navigating neurodivergence. This includes adults who suspect that they have ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental disorders. This also includes parents, siblings, or family members supporting a loved one with a neurodevelopmental disorder and who may need their own mental health support.
This includes maternal mental health and postpartum mood disorders to support moms and dads on their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
Hello! I'm Jasmine and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing mental health services to teens and adults since 2017. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor for social workers seeking clinical licensure in Maryland. I specialize in providing mental health care to individuals and families navigating neurodivergence. This includes adults who suspect that they have ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental disorders. This also includes parents, siblings, or family members supporting a loved one with a neurodevelopmental disorder and who may need their own mental health support.
We offer virtual services to meet your needs for everything from ADHD, depression, postpartum issues, parenting, career and/or menopause to name a few areas of speciality care.
Mind Of A Woman, LLC, specializes in women's health across the lifespan. The founder, Dr Jones, has over two decades of domestic and international experience in the field. We also understand the importance of culture and/or neurodiversity in care. Be it navigating adolescence, adulthood, family planning, career, or any point in between, Dr Jones, at Mind Of A Woman, can assist with your journey and accomplishing your goals. We are Telehealth based and licensed to provide care in over 40 states and accept various insurance providers such as Cigna, Aetna, and Care First Blue Cross to same a few.
We offer virtual services to meet your needs for everything from ADHD, depression, postpartum issues, parenting, career and/or menopause to name a few areas of speciality care.
Mind Of A Woman, LLC, specializes in women's health across the lifespan. The founder, Dr Jones, has over two decades of domestic and international experience in the field. We also understand the importance of culture and/or neurodiversity in care. Be it navigating adolescence, adulthood, family planning, career, or any point in between, Dr Jones, at Mind Of A Woman, can assist with your journey and accomplishing your goals. We are Telehealth based and licensed to provide care in over 40 states and accept various insurance providers such as Cigna, Aetna, and Care First Blue Cross to same a few.
Beth Mahaffey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have completed a Maternal Mental Health Certificate to support women with perinatal mood disorders.
Seeking counseling can be a challenging step. There are times in our life we realize our feelings are too overwhelming to deal with on our own. I will provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to explore your feelings. My goal is to help you find the coping skills you need to balance your life. I have also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy to support individuals and couples in their relationships.
I have completed a Maternal Mental Health Certificate to support women with perinatal mood disorders.
Seeking counseling can be a challenging step. There are times in our life we realize our feelings are too overwhelming to deal with on our own. I will provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to explore your feelings. My goal is to help you find the coping skills you need to balance your life. I have also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy to support individuals and couples in their relationships.
Eclectic DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health Certified clinician.
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved
I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health Certified clinician.
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved
I have completed EMDR training, Level 1 of the Gottman Method for couples, coparenting facilitator training, and advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and use these modalities and research within my practice.
My approach is non-judgmental, adaptational, and strengths-based, working with each client to identify their unique strengths and build upon them to better meet their needs. I am passionate about exploring topics of parenting skills and coparenting, separation/divorce, neurodivergence, and mood and anxiety disorders.
I have completed EMDR training, Level 1 of the Gottman Method for couples, coparenting facilitator training, and advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and use these modalities and research within my practice.
My approach is non-judgmental, adaptational, and strengths-based, working with each client to identify their unique strengths and build upon them to better meet their needs. I am passionate about exploring topics of parenting skills and coparenting, separation/divorce, neurodivergence, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Tracy DeBellis
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I am also a certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, postpartum doula, and coach.
‘There is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist… The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions it is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.’ - Martha Graham, dancer and choreographer.
Life can be challenging and coping strategies can quickly become habits. I work with clients suffering with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self compassion, body acceptance, finding meaning, family issues, spirituality and others.
I am also a certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, postpartum doula, and coach.
‘There is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist… The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions it is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.’ - Martha Graham, dancer and choreographer.
Life can be challenging and coping strategies can quickly become habits. I work with clients suffering with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self compassion, body acceptance, finding meaning, family issues, spirituality and others.
Here are some of the transitions I can help you with: Gender transition and all things queer; Neurodivergence - yours or a loved ones: Illness, death, and dying; Pregnancy and parenthood; Menopause; Navigating life with a narcissistic partner, parent, sibling, or other important person; Divorce and separation; Psychedelic integration; Young adulthood
Licensed in CA (in person/virtual) and VA (virtual). Transitions bring us face to face with the joys, anxieties, grief, and triumphs of change, and offer an opportunity for us to see where we might be stuck, lost, confused, or needing clarity or compassion. The way transitions manifest in your life can be informed by trauma, attachment styles, and the unique way your brain and temperament process the world around you. These can appear as depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, dissociation, or other symptoms. But you’re more than a list of symptoms and diagnoses, and I can help you find relief and make meaning from your experience.
Here are some of the transitions I can help you with: Gender transition and all things queer; Neurodivergence - yours or a loved ones: Illness, death, and dying; Pregnancy and parenthood; Menopause; Navigating life with a narcissistic partner, parent, sibling, or other important person; Divorce and separation; Psychedelic integration; Young adulthood
Licensed in CA (in person/virtual) and VA (virtual). Transitions bring us face to face with the joys, anxieties, grief, and triumphs of change, and offer an opportunity for us to see where we might be stuck, lost, confused, or needing clarity or compassion. The way transitions manifest in your life can be informed by trauma, attachment styles, and the unique way your brain and temperament process the world around you. These can appear as depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, dissociation, or other symptoms. But you’re more than a list of symptoms and diagnoses, and I can help you find relief and make meaning from your experience.
Meet Our Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
Ceyonna Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties and areas of interest include perinatal mental health, substance use, crisis support, anxiety, depression, peer and family conflict, and behavioral concerns.
My passion is to assist individuals in addressing their mental health concerns and support them through challenging moments. I strive to empower clients in strengthening their confidence, developing autonomy in making important life decisions and choices, and utilizing effective skills to overcome any obstacle thrown their way.
My specialties and areas of interest include perinatal mental health, substance use, crisis support, anxiety, depression, peer and family conflict, and behavioral concerns.
My passion is to assist individuals in addressing their mental health concerns and support them through challenging moments. I strive to empower clients in strengthening their confidence, developing autonomy in making important life decisions and choices, and utilizing effective skills to overcome any obstacle thrown their way.
Ashley Patrican
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My experiences with mental health range from: autism, mood disorders, postpartum depression, lyme disease, suicide ideation, gender identity concerns,personality disorders, chronic pain, trauma, behavioral management, social skills training, parent training, psychosis to substance use..
The first session is a meet and greet and it's also an opportunity to learn about your history and what makes up your personality. I will look at your family history, marital status and relationship style and communication style and medical background. Then it will be starting to look at treatment goals and collaborating on a treatment plan.
My experiences with mental health range from: autism, mood disorders, postpartum depression, lyme disease, suicide ideation, gender identity concerns,personality disorders, chronic pain, trauma, behavioral management, social skills training, parent training, psychosis to substance use..
The first session is a meet and greet and it's also an opportunity to learn about your history and what makes up your personality. I will look at your family history, marital status and relationship style and communication style and medical background. Then it will be starting to look at treatment goals and collaborating on a treatment plan.
I am also passionate about working with individuals and families who are seeking support with infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety.
If you have found yourself seeking therapy, it could be due to changes in your daily life that are causing disruption or dissatisfaction. It may be a new stressor, unresolved difficulties from your past, or a desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Engaging in therapy can be a healing and transformative process, paving the way to gain satisfaction in your life. Guided by compassion and trust, I take a collaborative and multicultural approach to create a safe space for this exploration.
I am also passionate about working with individuals and families who are seeking support with infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety.
If you have found yourself seeking therapy, it could be due to changes in your daily life that are causing disruption or dissatisfaction. It may be a new stressor, unresolved difficulties from your past, or a desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Engaging in therapy can be a healing and transformative process, paving the way to gain satisfaction in your life. Guided by compassion and trust, I take a collaborative and multicultural approach to create a safe space for this exploration.
I am in the process of obtaining my maternal mental health certification through Postpartum Support International.
My ideal client is an individual who realizes they are navigating a season of change and everything feels heavier than it should. Maybe anxiety shows up as constant overthinking or tight chest that just won’t go away. Maybe you’ve been feeling low, unmotivated, or like you’re just going through the motions. You may be juggling a career, relationships, and caring for others while quietly wondering, “What about me?” Whether you’re adjusting to a new role, grieving an old one, or simply feeling lost in the in-between, you don’t have to do it alone.
I am in the process of obtaining my maternal mental health certification through Postpartum Support International.
My ideal client is an individual who realizes they are navigating a season of change and everything feels heavier than it should. Maybe anxiety shows up as constant overthinking or tight chest that just won’t go away. Maybe you’ve been feeling low, unmotivated, or like you’re just going through the motions. You may be juggling a career, relationships, and caring for others while quietly wondering, “What about me?” Whether you’re adjusting to a new role, grieving an old one, or simply feeling lost in the in-between, you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with clients who are pregnant and postpartum, dealing with loss, navigating women's issues, coping with trauma, coming out of high control religious environments, experiencing internal or external conflict, struggling with low self esteem, dealing with anxiety or depression, and those living with chronic illness (especially related to long Covid).
The relationship we have with ourselves is our most meaningful relationship, closely followed by our relationships with others. In a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment, my aim is to help you achieve the healthy life and relationships you desire. We will collaborate together to build upon your inherent strengths towards your specific goals. Life is hard for all of us. There are countless demands on our time at home and work. We are surrounded by injustices of many sorts, and often feel powerless to make necessary personal and/or community level changes. Therapy addresses these realities in the relationship we build together.
I work with clients who are pregnant and postpartum, dealing with loss, navigating women's issues, coping with trauma, coming out of high control religious environments, experiencing internal or external conflict, struggling with low self esteem, dealing with anxiety or depression, and those living with chronic illness (especially related to long Covid).
The relationship we have with ourselves is our most meaningful relationship, closely followed by our relationships with others. In a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment, my aim is to help you achieve the healthy life and relationships you desire. We will collaborate together to build upon your inherent strengths towards your specific goals. Life is hard for all of us. There are countless demands on our time at home and work. We are surrounded by injustices of many sorts, and often feel powerless to make necessary personal and/or community level changes. Therapy addresses these realities in the relationship we build together.
Katie Hodgson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health issues. I also work with people who need extra support as they navigate life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other stressors. My treatment style is based in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, neurobiology, and the principles of positive psychology. As a social worker, I welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds in my practice.
I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health issues. I also work with people who need extra support as they navigate life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other stressors. My treatment style is based in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, neurobiology, and the principles of positive psychology. As a social worker, I welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds in my practice.
Do you feel your worries are getting in the way of every day experiences? Are you a new parent struggling with the weight of your new responsibilities? Are your internal doubts or concerns creating space between you and the relationships you want? You are not alone. Many people struggle with the daily concerns and troubles which get in the way of being able to enjoy life and achieve their goals. Whether it is experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or major life transitions, reaching out for help through counseling can help to lessen the overwhelming emotions and make life feel a little more under control.
Do you feel your worries are getting in the way of every day experiences? Are you a new parent struggling with the weight of your new responsibilities? Are your internal doubts or concerns creating space between you and the relationships you want? You are not alone. Many people struggle with the daily concerns and troubles which get in the way of being able to enjoy life and achieve their goals. Whether it is experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or major life transitions, reaching out for help through counseling can help to lessen the overwhelming emotions and make life feel a little more under control.
Jeanette Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and just need to talk to someone who is not a friend or family. Whether you are feeling stuck due to work, family life, transitions to adulthood or to the next point in life then therapy is for you. I enjoy working with lots of people from different ages, backgrounds and needs with a focus on Depression and Anxiety as well as other areas. I have experience working in Crisis situations while at the county ER, community clinics, Foster children and families as well as individuals in outpatient private practice. My goal is to meet you where you are and decide together what is next.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and just need to talk to someone who is not a friend or family. Whether you are feeling stuck due to work, family life, transitions to adulthood or to the next point in life then therapy is for you. I enjoy working with lots of people from different ages, backgrounds and needs with a focus on Depression and Anxiety as well as other areas. I have experience working in Crisis situations while at the county ER, community clinics, Foster children and families as well as individuals in outpatient private practice. My goal is to meet you where you are and decide together what is next.
If you are ready to change the way you respond to anxiety and stress, you're in the right place. I work with clients seeking long-term lifestyle changes in the way they approach uncertainty in life, being stuck in thought loops, and obsessive thinking and compulsions. In our work together, we address anxiety and depression, OCD, and/or other mental health concerns through introspection & outward action. We work together in developing insight & creative exploration of self while taking actionable steps to rebuild trust in yourself. You can learn to meet your needs & live through your values, not your anxiety.
If you are ready to change the way you respond to anxiety and stress, you're in the right place. I work with clients seeking long-term lifestyle changes in the way they approach uncertainty in life, being stuck in thought loops, and obsessive thinking and compulsions. In our work together, we address anxiety and depression, OCD, and/or other mental health concerns through introspection & outward action. We work together in developing insight & creative exploration of self while taking actionable steps to rebuild trust in yourself. You can learn to meet your needs & live through your values, not your anxiety.
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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.