Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Washington, DC
Welcome. My practice focuses on supporting clients with difficulties that arise as they adjust to pregnancy, birth and parenting. I have a special interest in the communication and emotional needs of infants and toddlers and in helping parents who are struggling to enjoy their relationships with their young children. I also enjoy working with issues unrelated to parenting, including depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties with transitions or problems in relationships, as well as working with people who would like space to think about who they are, what experiences have shaped them and how they want to live life going forward.
Welcome. My practice focuses on supporting clients with difficulties that arise as they adjust to pregnancy, birth and parenting. I have a special interest in the communication and emotional needs of infants and toddlers and in helping parents who are struggling to enjoy their relationships with their young children. I also enjoy working with issues unrelated to parenting, including depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties with transitions or problems in relationships, as well as working with people who would like space to think about who they are, what experiences have shaped them and how they want to live life going forward.
Morgan Carrillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011 (Online Only)
I specialize in perinatal mental health, and have advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Whether you are conflicted about a relationship, are adjusting to a major life change, or are working to heal from past pain and forge a path forward, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and needs, and harness your strengths to identify solutions to stressors. My clinical practice stems from a social justice and feminist anti-oppressive lens, recognizing you as the expert of your experience and myself as a collaborative partner in achieving your individualized goals.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, and have advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Whether you are conflicted about a relationship, are adjusting to a major life change, or are working to heal from past pain and forge a path forward, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and needs, and harness your strengths to identify solutions to stressors. My clinical practice stems from a social justice and feminist anti-oppressive lens, recognizing you as the expert of your experience and myself as a collaborative partner in achieving your individualized goals.
Chelsey Barrios Foster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, coping with health issues and chronic illness, and stress-related disorders across the lifespan. I also specialize in women’s mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I further specialize in working with college students and young adults (20's and 30's) through life transitions and identity development. In addition, I consult with parents to develop strategies to support their children, and enact lasting change in the home.
I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, coping with health issues and chronic illness, and stress-related disorders across the lifespan. I also specialize in women’s mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I further specialize in working with college students and young adults (20's and 30's) through life transitions and identity development. In addition, I consult with parents to develop strategies to support their children, and enact lasting change in the home.
I also specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate reproductive mental health concerns, including infertility, pregnancy, and the adjustment to parenthood.
Welcome to my practice! Therapy can be a powerful tool in relieving distress, learning about oneself, and living a more fulfilled life. I believe that at the heart of successful therapy is a collaborative, open, and warm relationship. Through curiosity and acceptance, I help my clients gain more appreciation for their emotions and assist them in recognizing their strengths and identifying opportunities for growth. Additionally, I strive to help my clients obtain tools necessary to overcome roadblocks, which often keep them from reaching their full potential. I welcome the opportunity to work with clientele from diverse backgrounds and life stages.
I also specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate reproductive mental health concerns, including infertility, pregnancy, and the adjustment to parenthood.
Welcome to my practice! Therapy can be a powerful tool in relieving distress, learning about oneself, and living a more fulfilled life. I believe that at the heart of successful therapy is a collaborative, open, and warm relationship. Through curiosity and acceptance, I help my clients gain more appreciation for their emotions and assist them in recognizing their strengths and identifying opportunities for growth. Additionally, I strive to help my clients obtain tools necessary to overcome roadblocks, which often keep them from reaching their full potential. I welcome the opportunity to work with clientele from diverse backgrounds and life stages.
Laura S Covington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006
I help to provide ongoing support for pregnancy after infertility and postpartum.
I provide therapy for various life course adjustment, such as managing anxiety and depression, coping with grief and loss, challenges with relationships, and considerations for ways to grow a family. I partner with reproductive medical practices to provide psychological services and counsel the patients who are undergoing or have undergone fertility treatment, as well as those who have chosen not to proceed forward with fertility treatment. I provide third party reproduction counseling sessions for donor sperm, egg, & embryo and gestational surrogacy. I provide evaluations for gestational carriers and gamete donors.
I help to provide ongoing support for pregnancy after infertility and postpartum.
I provide therapy for various life course adjustment, such as managing anxiety and depression, coping with grief and loss, challenges with relationships, and considerations for ways to grow a family. I partner with reproductive medical practices to provide psychological services and counsel the patients who are undergoing or have undergone fertility treatment, as well as those who have chosen not to proceed forward with fertility treatment. I provide third party reproduction counseling sessions for donor sperm, egg, & embryo and gestational surrogacy. I provide evaluations for gestational carriers and gamete donors.
Carla Brun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
Are you overwhelmed by the demands of pregnancy or new parenthood? Feeling disconnected from yourself and others since the arrival of your child? Or maybe you're struggling with challenging emotions that make it hard to be the parent you want to be? As a certified perinatal therapist, I help new and expecting parents navigate the full range of feelings that accompany this uniquely intense phase of life. Through a variety of interventions, I've been able to help my clients reclaim a sense of calm, reconnect with themselves, find community, and build stronger bonds with their children.
Are you overwhelmed by the demands of pregnancy or new parenthood? Feeling disconnected from yourself and others since the arrival of your child? Or maybe you're struggling with challenging emotions that make it hard to be the parent you want to be? As a certified perinatal therapist, I help new and expecting parents navigate the full range of feelings that accompany this uniquely intense phase of life. Through a variety of interventions, I've been able to help my clients reclaim a sense of calm, reconnect with themselves, find community, and build stronger bonds with their children.
I am a bilingual therapist in English and Amheric with over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group counseling settings. I have worked with a diverse population of ethnic minorities including Ethiopians. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem, substance use and addiction, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, life transitions and stress, and grief and loss.
I am a bilingual therapist in English and Amheric with over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group counseling settings. I have worked with a diverse population of ethnic minorities including Ethiopians. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem, substance use and addiction, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, life transitions and stress, and grief and loss.
Leah Liszka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
I specialize in bereavement counseling, fertility and postpartum care, exploring sexual and gender identities, and mental health care for transgender individuals and their families.
I believe that we all have the resources to succeed within ourselves. Therapy connects us to our strengths and our resilience. As a client-centered therapist, I am honored to collaborate with you and help you reach your mental health goals. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy to adults with a wide range of life experiences, including the LGBTQ+ community. I am body- and sex- positive, kink-aware, and poly-friendly, and my practice philosophy is grounded in intersectional and feminist theory.
I specialize in bereavement counseling, fertility and postpartum care, exploring sexual and gender identities, and mental health care for transgender individuals and their families.
I believe that we all have the resources to succeed within ourselves. Therapy connects us to our strengths and our resilience. As a client-centered therapist, I am honored to collaborate with you and help you reach your mental health goals. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy to adults with a wide range of life experiences, including the LGBTQ+ community. I am body- and sex- positive, kink-aware, and poly-friendly, and my practice philosophy is grounded in intersectional and feminist theory.
Sasha Taskier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
My areas of clinical specialty include: relational therapy and intimacy building for couples, life transitions (specifically fertility, perinatal & postpartum mental health, and the transition to parenthood for women and couples), and grief work.
I work with individuals and couples as they work to navigate life's transitions, increase understanding of themselves and their loved ones, heal from past hurts, and work to improve interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, affirming and focused on strengths. I am committed to joining you where you are in this moment, and walking alongside you on your journey, as an empathic and attuned guide.
My areas of clinical specialty include: relational therapy and intimacy building for couples, life transitions (specifically fertility, perinatal & postpartum mental health, and the transition to parenthood for women and couples), and grief work.
I work with individuals and couples as they work to navigate life's transitions, increase understanding of themselves and their loved ones, heal from past hurts, and work to improve interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, affirming and focused on strengths. I am committed to joining you where you are in this moment, and walking alongside you on your journey, as an empathic and attuned guide.
I have expertise in working with women in the perinatal period.
I believe people have the ability and strength to heal and change, sometimes we just need a little help in getting there. Through an integrative approach, I help clients recognize their strengths, and explore their patterns to help them realize their full potential. I believe that the core of therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship - my practice style is warm and empathic - I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, and I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in change.
I have expertise in working with women in the perinatal period.
I believe people have the ability and strength to heal and change, sometimes we just need a little help in getting there. Through an integrative approach, I help clients recognize their strengths, and explore their patterns to help them realize their full potential. I believe that the core of therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship - my practice style is warm and empathic - I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, and I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in change.
Dana Goldenberg
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009 (Online Only)
As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, I am especially passionate about women’s mental health during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
I have immediate telehealth availability to begin working with new clients. I am a psychotherapist licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing challenges related to: anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, fertility, work-life balance, life transitions, and issues stemming from low self-worth. I believe that the right therapeutic relationship can guide and empower clients towards healing and strengthening resilience.
As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, I am especially passionate about women’s mental health during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
I have immediate telehealth availability to begin working with new clients. I am a psychotherapist licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing challenges related to: anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, fertility, work-life balance, life transitions, and issues stemming from low self-worth. I believe that the right therapeutic relationship can guide and empower clients towards healing and strengthening resilience.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
We also provide support to parents who have gone through a pregnancy loss.
Are you experiencing difficulty in adapting to life changes or challenging situations? Are you transitioning to adulthood, new career, new relationship? Are you currently experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy or postpartum? Are you currently pregnant, a new mom/dad, or adapting to a second/third... child? Have you noticed that all of these amazing life changes have negatively affected all aspects of your life... mental, emotional, behavioral, and physical? I am here to help! We specialize in Anxiety & Depression as well as Maternal Mental Health.
We also provide support to parents who have gone through a pregnancy loss.
Are you experiencing difficulty in adapting to life changes or challenging situations? Are you transitioning to adulthood, new career, new relationship? Are you currently experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy or postpartum? Are you currently pregnant, a new mom/dad, or adapting to a second/third... child? Have you noticed that all of these amazing life changes have negatively affected all aspects of your life... mental, emotional, behavioral, and physical? I am here to help! We specialize in Anxiety & Depression as well as Maternal Mental Health.
Katie Graczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036 (Online Only)
Currently accepting telehealth clients for Monday/Tuesday mornings. I specialize in working with clients through pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic birth, NICU stays, postpartum, miscarriage, and IVF. In addition to my perinatal mood and anxiety disorder speciality, I have a particular interest in working with emerging adults as they graduate college and navigate complex changes in their careers, relationships, and identities.
Currently accepting telehealth clients for Monday/Tuesday mornings. I specialize in working with clients through pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic birth, NICU stays, postpartum, miscarriage, and IVF. In addition to my perinatal mood and anxiety disorder speciality, I have a particular interest in working with emerging adults as they graduate college and navigate complex changes in their careers, relationships, and identities.
Eclectic DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20018 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with women who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges; adult individuals trying to cope with daily life challenges; couples who are dating, engaged, married, or contemplating the decision to stay or leave; and adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions. Through a collaborative and engaged process, we will work together to help you gain insight and self-awareness, find inner peace, achieve your goals, and/or, in the context of couples therapy, navigate the challenges of your relationship in order to regain stability, trust, and emotional safety.
I specialize in working with women who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges; adult individuals trying to cope with daily life challenges; couples who are dating, engaged, married, or contemplating the decision to stay or leave; and adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions. Through a collaborative and engaged process, we will work together to help you gain insight and self-awareness, find inner peace, achieve your goals, and/or, in the context of couples therapy, navigate the challenges of your relationship in order to regain stability, trust, and emotional safety.
I am trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I'm Jenn (they/them), a Black, queer, nonbinary, Brooklyn native with Bajan roots. I am passionate about working with Black, LGBTQ+, and grieving communities. I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I center my practice around the pillar that we are well-equipped with the things we need to heal and that therapy as a practice allows these things to surface and be used to our benefit.
I am trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I'm Jenn (they/them), a Black, queer, nonbinary, Brooklyn native with Bajan roots. I am passionate about working with Black, LGBTQ+, and grieving communities. I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I center my practice around the pillar that we are well-equipped with the things we need to heal and that therapy as a practice allows these things to surface and be used to our benefit.
Ruthie Arbit Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
We are an experienced team specializing in pediatric, perinatal, adolescent, adult.
Do you feel stuck in your choices or your relationships? Is pregnancy or the postpartum period completely different from how you imagined it would be? Are you overwhelmed by tantrums from kids and ineffective parenting strategies? Is your childhood or adult trauma impacting your day to day functioning? We are here for you and we can help. We will work to understand your unique needs, challenges, and family dynamics. Our team has advanced training in numerous evidence-based modalities including CBT, ERP, PCIT, SPACE, EMDR, and IFS. Together, we will design a plan to create change.
We are an experienced team specializing in pediatric, perinatal, adolescent, adult.
Do you feel stuck in your choices or your relationships? Is pregnancy or the postpartum period completely different from how you imagined it would be? Are you overwhelmed by tantrums from kids and ineffective parenting strategies? Is your childhood or adult trauma impacting your day to day functioning? We are here for you and we can help. We will work to understand your unique needs, challenges, and family dynamics. Our team has advanced training in numerous evidence-based modalities including CBT, ERP, PCIT, SPACE, EMDR, and IFS. Together, we will design a plan to create change.
Veturah Downer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
I'm different - in a good way! I love providing useful feedback and guidance and can offer the support you need to develop tools to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, grief and loss, pregnancy and parenthood, and any other curveballs life has thrown your way.
Greetings! My name is Veturah and I am a psychotherapist at RevoWell. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC Community. I am a free spirit and pride myself on being able to create warm, welcoming spaces where clients are able to explore, discover, and ultimately be, their authentic selves. I specialize in individual therapy with adults. I am also a certified perinatal mental health specialist, so if you are expecting or delivered within the past year, I can help you maintain mental wellness during a time that is filled with unique challenges, both expected and unexpected.
I'm different - in a good way! I love providing useful feedback and guidance and can offer the support you need to develop tools to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, grief and loss, pregnancy and parenthood, and any other curveballs life has thrown your way.
Greetings! My name is Veturah and I am a psychotherapist at RevoWell. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC Community. I am a free spirit and pride myself on being able to create warm, welcoming spaces where clients are able to explore, discover, and ultimately be, their authentic selves. I specialize in individual therapy with adults. I am also a certified perinatal mental health specialist, so if you are expecting or delivered within the past year, I can help you maintain mental wellness during a time that is filled with unique challenges, both expected and unexpected.
Changes Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
Changes Psychological Services, PLLC specializes in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and mood disorders, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. CBT is an evidence-based, solution-focused and goal-oriented treatment, which focuses primarily on the here-and-now.
Changes Psychological Services, PLLC specializes in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and mood disorders, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. CBT is an evidence-based, solution-focused and goal-oriented treatment, which focuses primarily on the here-and-now.
Kelly provides psychotherapy to clients with a range of clinical needs, and gravitates towards adults and couples seeking support around perfectionism, burnout, major life transitions as well as perinatal & postpartum struggles.
Kelly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work from New York University. Kelly has completed her externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and received advanced training at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City and The Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington, DC.
Kelly provides psychotherapy to clients with a range of clinical needs, and gravitates towards adults and couples seeking support around perfectionism, burnout, major life transitions as well as perinatal & postpartum struggles.
Kelly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work from New York University. Kelly has completed her externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and received advanced training at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City and The Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington, DC.
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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.