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Rachel Diamond Ph.D.

About

Rachel Diamond, Ph.D., LMFT, PMH-C, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. She maintains a private practice, Rachel Diamond, PLLC, in Chicago, where she primarily works with individuals and couples presenting with issues related to pregnancy and adjusting to new parenthood.

Dr. Diamond is also a researcher and published author. The focus of her scholarship is on relational and perinatal mental health. Her work has been published in journals such as Women and Birth, Family Process, Family Relations, and Contemporary Family Therapy. She has also been featured in The Conversation and other popular media outlets as a subject matter expert on issues related to psychological health during pregnancy and postpartum.

Recent Posts
The Motherhood Penalty in the Workplace

We expect women to work like they don’t have children and raise children like they don’t work. The motherhood penalty shows why your struggles aren't your fault.

We expect women to work like they don’t have children and raise children like they don’t work. The motherhood penalty shows why your struggles aren't your fault.

Birth trauma is unfortunately common and associated with an increased risk for the onset of mental health concerns such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
3 Ways Birth Trauma Is a Unique Type of Traumatic Event

What makes birth trauma a unique and complex traumatic event? These 3 points will clarify. Learn ways new parents can heal.

What makes birth trauma a unique and complex traumatic event? These 3 points will clarify. Learn ways new parents can heal.

As racial disparities persist for Black mothers, Black Maternal Health Week was recognized in 2022.
Perinatal Mental Health: 2022 Year in Review

Are you curious about research and resources that came out in 2022 related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum? These are some key highlights.

Are you curious about research and resources that came out in 2022 related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum? These are some key highlights.

Perinatal OCD is a clinical disorder impacting 7-11% of women during pregnancy and/or after childbirth
What Is Perinatal OCD?

Why is perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder of pregnancy and childbirth?

Why is perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder of pregnancy and childbirth?