Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups in Chicago, IL
We offer groups for women experiencing anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy. BBB’s group model is all about bringing together women who are experiencing symptoms of perinatal depression and/or anxiety. Because our groups are closed—no one joins after the first week—members can develop trust in one another and in the group facilitators. Our goal is to create a safe and caring space that allows participants to connect with each other and regain their sense of well being. All of our groups are online and free of charge.
Hosted by Kay Burk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60616
Hi, my name is Kay and I specialize in Women and Families. I specifically have experience with individuals healing from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse and Domestic Violence. I have over 15 years of therapy experience and 20 years of healthcare experience. I work with clients from adolescence into adulthood through many life cycles. My secondary interests include eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and women's mental health related to menopause, parenting, significant others, work stress, etc.
Going through fertility treatment can feel isolating, overwhelming and scary. Being able to talk to other people who are also on the journey can provide comfort, hope and community. In this VIRTUAL GROUP we strive to create that community to help empower you to forge a path that perhaps you haven’t necessarily witnessed others doing up close. Group sessions will be led by one of Flourish’s therapists. Register for this group by emailing contact@flourishcounselingltd.com or calling our office at (312) 659-4718 ext 1
Hosted by Flourish Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
We specialize in women's and perinatal mental health, such as: postpartum anxiety/depression/OCD, grief, relationship issues (couple/parent-child), birth, pregnancy loss, infertility, parenthood & menopause.
Flourish Counseling & Wellness is a group practice providing counseling & medication management focused on women's and perinatal mental health - from fertility to pregnancy, through postpartum and parenthood. We envision a world where families have the information and support they need to heal, connect and flourish. To support that vision, we have assembled an experienced group of clinicians to serve clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and throughout Illinois. Our team consists of clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, marriage/family therapists and certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinicians (PMH-C).
Utilize a safe space with new moms to discover your knowing, connect with other moms and develop more confidence around parenthood. Six week group beginning Fall 2022. Please reach out to our Intake Coordinator for more information - contact@flourishcounselingltd.com
Hosted by Flourish Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60604
We specialize in women's and perinatal mental health, such as: postpartum anxiety/depression/OCD, grief, relationship issues (couple/parent-child), birth, pregnancy loss, infertility, parenthood & menopause.
Flourish Counseling & Wellness is a group practice providing counseling & medication management focused on women's and perinatal mental health - from fertility to pregnancy, through postpartum and parenthood. We envision a world where families have the information and support they need to heal, connect and flourish. To support that vision, we have assembled an experienced group of clinicians to serve clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and throughout Illinois. Our team consists of clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, marriage/family therapists and certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinicians (PMH-C).
Being a mom is hard! Finding a community to support you as you navigate this rocky yet nourishing journey is helpful in order increase internal compassion, self-awareness, and ultimately self-acceptance. Let’s talk about, let’s breath about it, let’s move about it! Join psychotherapists, Megan Schnell and Rickie Kostiner in a mom processing group. We will tackle everything from worries and fears to strengths and resilience. We will offer tools, techniques, guidance, and most importantly compassionate space for all. This is a group for all moms on their path of motherhood. $50/group or UHC accepted
Hosted by Laura Dziekiewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TIYT, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
I help women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and postpartum anxiety and depression to feel relief from painful symptoms by providing a safe space to gain insight and perspective and to develop healthy coping skills and habits. I can relate to your issues while bringing the wisdom of years in clinical practice and the understanding of the importance of mind/body approaches to healing and health.
Hosted by Caitlin McQueen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60647
This group provides a safe, non- judgmental space for women/trans/gender expansive individuals to process their abortion stories. It will also offer an opportunity to connect with other people who have had similar experiences. Whether you have thought about it for a while, are feeling stuck, or just beginning to think it through, this group is for you. This is a closed group that runs for eight weeks at the start of each calendar year. Fifty minute interviews can be scheduled at any time throughout the year and are required before acceptance into the group. This group is virtual.
Hosted by Anikó Blake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Therapy is the practice of finding opportunities for growth, while identifying the circumstances we can alter and finding peace with those we cannot. I use a systemic approach to help clients integrate their past experiences and relationships with where they are currently, in order to help them move forward with greater intention and well-being. This can be done through verbal expression, creative arts, play, movement, and writing. My approach is compassionate, curious, creative, affirming, and strength-based. I prioritize the therapist-client relationship in order to foster trust and safety, and help support change.
Join us for a 6-week group focused on supporting mothers. Motherhood can feel isolating at times but we can help with that! In this group we will focus on cultivating understanding and learning skills that will allow you to thrive in motherhood. Over the course of our sessions, we will learn ways to cope with the demands of parenting, skills to make your relationship with your child(ren) smoother, and ways to care for yourself. Facilitated virtually over video by Carmen Franco, M.S. Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00p CST, for 6 weeks.
Hosted by Balanced Awakening, P.C.
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
Women, teen girls, and couples, you've found your support team! As therapists and psychologists we work to empower you across the lifespan to live the best life possible. As a specialized women's practice, we work with women to reduce stress, manage anxiety, have better relationships, and overall feel better about life.
Pregnancy is an amazing period in a woman's life! Perhaps because of this, it can also be extremely challenging. Join us in a group designed to teach you how to use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills during this time. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP. It is evidence-based and helps people learn to use new skills and strategies to develop a life that they experience worth living. The group will focus on learning and implementing skill from DBT's four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Emmi Barnoski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations of various ages, cultures and backgrounds. I have come to tailor my clinical practice toward assisting clients in discovering their true and unique values that can lead to a life worth living. I combine elements of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy and unified protocol to create specific treatment planning based on each individual client's needs.
(*ONE DAY RETREAT, NOVEMBER 2ND 2024*) Amidst the chaos of everyday life, this retreat offers a haven for you to reconnect with yourself, practice embodiment in the present moment, and develop new connections with other new moms. This nurturing space is designed to foster self-care and renewal, inviting you to honor your changing relationship with your body, your mind, and your identity. Emerge refreshed, empowered, and inspired to embrace the sacred journey of motherhood with self-compassion and grace.
Hosted by Teresa Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
You cognitively "know" that there isn't danger in your life currently, but it feels like your body hasn't gotten the message yet. You feel like you're stuck in a state of high alert and can't get your brain or your nervous system to relax. You're aware of the self-help tools that are supposed to reduce your worry and anxiety, but you feel stuck when they don't work consistently, and then you get into a shame spiral about what "should" be working for you. We can work together to connect your head and your heart, so that the knowledge that you've done the work to understand actually connects with the rest of your body.
This group is designed to help teenage women who become new mothers. From understanding resources available as a parent to discussing life goals and methods for achieving those goals, this group offers a world of support to this community of women!
Hosted by Golden Life Wellness Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60649
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR PHONE, VIDEO AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS" Hi, I am Nancy Griffin, Integrative Life Coach! Using my own life experiences combined with a diverse range of healing techniques in the areas of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, I have a passion for helping you achieve positive changes in all areas of life! Therapy is a great way to improve the quality of relationships, learn coping skills, overcome obstacles and to focus on better understanding yourself and the intricate layers within your life's purpose.
A virtual support space for any person who has recently given birth up to 18 months postpartum. Members set the agenda and will have the opportunity to explore the unique realities of becoming a new mom in a world dominated by insta-perfect standards. Members can expect to gain access to a safe space within a peer group of new moms where authentic processing occurs, growth is encouraged, and connections are fostered.
Hosted by Pinnacle Counseling
Treatment Center, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
The counselors at Pinnacle Counseling are dedicated to working with our clients to create a safe, nurturing environment for change for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our goal is to work with you to establish what change looks like, assist you in breaking old patterns and overcoming challenges, and to further your personal growth. We meet our clients where they are in the process, and empower them to move forward at the speed which feels most comfortable.
Being an expecting or new mom often comes with adjustments full of emotional ups and downs. In this time, there are unique challenges with changing hospital policies, social distancing from loved ones, or letting go of expectations you had for your experience. You search for balance in caring for your little one(s), your self, or bonding with your partner(s). Join us once a month on Google Meets to connect with other mothers and mothers-to-be, while learning skills and resources, in mind and body, to help manage it all. Babies are welcome. May be billable to Insurance.
Hosted by InTouch & Motion
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Connect with other mothers and mothers-to-be, while learning skills and resources to help manage it all. Being an expecting or new mom often comes with frequent adjustments full of emotional ups and downs. These changes impact our bodies, minds, and relationships, requiring nurturing and caring for ourselves within community. With the support of other moms and moms-to-be, find more balance in caring for your little one(s), yourself, and even in bonding with your partner(s) through the changes and challenges of pregnancy and postpartum life. Every 4 weeks.
Hosted by InTouch & Motion
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
At InTouch & Motion, we offer more than just traditional psychotherapy and counseling. We embrace an innovative approach through creative arts therapies, utilizing art, dance, music, and drama to help you access, clarify, and express your thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Whether you talk, draw, sing, scream, leap, or find stillness, all forms of expression are welcome here. We believe that your unique journey deserves a unique approach. Creative arts therapies provide insights and skills that traditional talk therapy alone may not offer. By engaging in these creative processes, you can explore new perspectives, support your growth, and facilitate healing in ways that resonate deeply with you. Our therapists are trained in traditional counseling and creative arts therapies, allowing us to offer diverse services tailored to your individual needs. Let us help you find the right balance and the best path to your healing and growth.
This group of professional therapists will combine readings on theory, literature, and the latest research concerning the treatment of perinatal women and families. We also incorporate case consultations and presentations. Participants will collaborate on topics and readings based on interests and current client presenting problems. Topics include: Self of the Therapist; Understanding the Impact of Becoming Parents on the Couple; Assessment, Managing Risks, Dealing with Anxiety-Provoking Presentations & Psychotropic Medications; Treating Suffering: Mindfulness-based treatments in clinical work with motherhood; Working with Attachment Themes in Psychotherapy with Perinatal Women and the Mother-Infant Relationship; Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Hosted by The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60603
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
Navigating the postpartum period can feel overwhelming and isolating. This group is designed to be a safe and compassionate space for mothers in the postpartum period (birth to 12 months+) to connect with one another, tap into their maternal intuition, and deepen their journey toward self-acceptance.
Hosted by Sage Therapy
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60622
Sage Therapy was founded in October 2020 from a deep passion to create a supportive and reliable mental healthcare practice for all clients. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality therapy, regardless of their background or identity. We offer a comprehensive range of mental health services to clients of all ages, from kids and teens to adults of all identities. Our practitioners have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other second time moms in an encouraging and supportive environment? This group is facilitated by a licensed therapist, and is intended for moms whose baby is between 0-6 months. We meet with the new babies, but without the older children. Topics will be tailored to the group based on the needs and concerns of the members. The next group is not yet scheduled. Please call or email me for more information. (Currently on hold)
Hosted by Kristin Chae
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, SAP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
I have completed advanced training with Postpartum Support International, and have a passion for working with new parents.
Therapy is a wonderful process that can truly change how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how you experience life. Though it can be hard to see when you're in the midst of a difficult time, challenges present tremendous opportunities for growth. My goal is to help my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and to provide them with concrete tools so that they may enjoy work, play and healthy relationships with others.
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The group runs virtually every other Thursday at 7:30 pm. It is intended for women who are currently going through fertility treatments.
Hosted by Kendra A Vargas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
While I possess extensive experience in various domains, my primary areas of expertise include Infertility, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Parenting, and navigating life transitions.
I am truly grateful when a client allows me the opportunity to play a role in the journey of their lives. I believe therapy requires a combination of compassion, humor, honesty, and stability. I recognize the importance of providing a space to safely process through life struggles and work towards change. Sometimes at the start of therapy, the goals are unclear, or there is limited awareness and understanding into the areas that may need additional support. I will work alongside with you on your journey to help you get there. This will be done through a collaborative, warm, and supportive approach.
If you've had a difficult fertility journey and could use some support while navigating being pregnant after infertility, this group is for you. Come join this uplifting and empowering group with an understanding community to embrace the beauty of pregnancy after infertility.
Hosted by Kendra A Vargas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
While I possess extensive experience in various domains, my primary areas of expertise include Infertility, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Parenting, and navigating life transitions.
I am truly grateful when a client allows me the opportunity to play a role in the journey of their lives. I believe therapy requires a combination of compassion, humor, honesty, and stability. I recognize the importance of providing a space to safely process through life struggles and work towards change. Sometimes at the start of therapy, the goals are unclear, or there is limited awareness and understanding into the areas that may need additional support. I will work alongside with you on your journey to help you get there. This will be done through a collaborative, warm, and supportive approach.
Trauma from giving birth happens for women in many ways that can be exacerbated by our culture, medical system, and beliefs. If you are having lingering impacts from the transition of having been pregnant or giving birth, articulating and being with others who know what it is to give birth will help you explore and begin to heal. Resolving trauma helps you regain a whole life by addressing unresolved areas. Dr. Corwin has been working with women as birth support for decades. Let’s find a way together to explore and resolve real life issues around pregnancy and birth.
Hosted by Heather L Corwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MFA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in River Forest, IL 60305
Saturday available. Dr. Corwin’s diverse background and experiences inform her therapeutic approach, grounded in relationship & unconditional positive regard. Within a strength based, integrative approach to health and well being, Dr. Corwin includes sensory awareness & body connection to explore how impulses translate into our everyday actions. Populations of specialty include people who are seeking skills for anxiety & depression, trauma giving birth, and performers. She believes people are complex and that thoughts, feelings, and body sensations interact with each other and determine how we interface with the world around us.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups
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.