Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Winter Park, FL

Becoming a mother is a huge and wonderful transformation. AND you may be feeling lost, anxious, and overwhelmed. It's common to struggle mentally and emotionally during pregnancy and postpartum. Almost every part of your life is changing and you are doing your best to cope. Know that your experience as a mother matters. You deserve to enjoy motherhood just like your baby deserves to enjoy childhood. I help new and expectant moms find their way through these life changes so that they feel heard, supported, and cared for.

Are you struggling to enjoy life these days? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious by the state of the world or by what's happening in your inner circle. Maybe you're a new parent & it feels really hard to figure it all out. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on your journey to feeling better. I make it a priority to acknowledge the strengths & resiliencies you already have & individualize my approach because healing doesn't feel the same for everyone. I believe that every person deserves to feel seen and heard-- let's create a healing path that feels right for you. There's no better time to make yourself a priority

Do you ever feel stuck but you aren't sure why? Have you been experiencing anxiety or have you been feeling out of control? As your therapist, I will work with you to find ways to work through these feelings so that you can once again feel in control of your life. Life changes, challenges in relationships, and medical diagnoses can cause us to feel like things may never be the same again. Together, we can find ways to manage these struggles by identifying new coping skills and using the strengths that you already have.

Family building can be an incredibly difficult time for those struggling with fertility. The emotional rollercoaster of months and years of trying, countless exams, tests, injections, and procedures can be daunting. Many individuals can even experience trauma from all the physically invasive procedures that occur with fertility treatment. Each month a pregnancy attempt fails you can experience grief, isolation, anger and fear that the dream of building a family won't be attainable. Those able to conceive also struggle with intense emotions during pregnancy and postpartum that can be overwhelming and hard for others to understand.

You’ve got a lot going on, and it feels overwhelming. Maybe you have too many choices and can’t decide what to do. I help individuals and couples reclaim their personal power and author a life story that is just right for them. Maybe therapy seems like something you don't "need," but you want to move from surviving to thriving and know something needs to change. You want to feel better and get some relief but are not sure how to get there. My approach is warm, collaborative, and directive. My first career was in the corporate world, and I bring many aspects of my business experience in to my work with clients.

Are days bringing you more than you can deal with? Life adjustments causing you to feel something is emotionally off or challenging? Let's work together at getting you to happy and healthy in as brief a time frame as possible. I will work collaboratively with you to develop an individual strategy that enables you to meet your specific goals and gain coping skills while getting you more in the moment and less in your head. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 11 years of experience specializing in mental wellness, perinatal struggles, couples, parenting, trauma and addictions.

Do you sometimes wonder how you’ll ever manage to keep it all together? Do you feel like anxiety tries to dictate your every move? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rollercoaster of emotions during pregnancy or postpartum? You don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can work on strategies to ease the burden and feel confident in your thoughts and actions. As your therapist, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to breathe freely, express yourself, and explore your thoughts and emotions.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY*** Se ofrece servicios en español. By helping people process trauma or life's challenges, they are able to experience hope, empowerment, and healing in their lives. Adjusting to pregnancy/parenting/life changes, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and post partum depression is my specialty. I want to help you find hope in your story, rebuild the brokenness and move towards wholeness. Many times people come to counseling because they feel as though they are in a place where they are stuck, feel desperation, and are struggling. I want to come alongside you to support you.

Jackie is passionate about helping others succeed in improving their mental health and chemical health symptoms so they can live an optimal healthy life. She utilizes Positive Psychology concepts and Motivational Interviewing which are both a form of strength-based approaches. Motivational Interviewing has been defined as “a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation to change”. Jackie also uses an informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Seeking therapy takes courage. Therefore I try to make the experience as easy as possible for my clients. It is my goal that you feel comfortable, safe and understood. I want to get to know you, your life experiences and your challenges. I strive to help my clients live more authentic lives by finding balance, resolving conflicts, and finding courage to take personal risks. Through psychotherapy, we all can develop more rewarding relationships, increase self-awareness and realize our full potential.

If pregnancy or birth did not go how you envisioned, if the transition into motherhood feels more overwhelming than you thought it would, if you're caught off guard by aspects of parenting that bring old wounds to the surface...you are not the only one, and you deserve support in working through it. My name is Kate and I'm so glad you found me. I'm a mom of two and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified in Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health. I specialize in therapy for prenatal and postpartum support, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, PMADs (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders), and general maternal wellness.

Providing telehealth sessions for females only. Please EMAIL me for quickest response. Have you ever struggled with something in life that you never thought you would have to deal with? And the fact that you’re facing it is overwhelming in itself?... "I wish I wasn’t so anxious all the time. I wish I could get pregnant. I wish I could trust my partner. I wish I could stay home with my kids and not feel so alone everyday. I wish my brain would let go of that intrusive thought. I wish I wasn’t single. I wish we hadn’t lost the baby." I wish "this thing" in my life wasn’t happening.

Life can be challenging. Sometimes our circumstances or choices can lead our intended journey off course, and it can be helpful to be reconnected to the idea of hope. As your therapist, I see myself as someone who can walk alongside you as we navigate your life’s journey. Whether you are trying to heal from trauma, disappointment or looking to implement positive changes into your life, therapy is a partnership in which we will work together to identify or achieve your personal goals of health.

At JFS we strive to have a holistic approach to counseling, focusing on the individual needs of each of our clients. We have several therapist with a wide array of expertise. We serve over the entire life span, regardless of race, religion, sex/gender identify, and aim to create a safe space to serve the community at large. We accept almost all insurances and do not want cost to be a barrier for care, if you do not see your insurance listed, please reach out so that we can work with you to be seen. Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, PMH-C, QS's practice focus is perinatal mood disorders, bariatric concerns, and LEO/first responder

First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal from the past/present. I work to provide a positive, safe, and peaceful environment for my clients. I welcome humor, honesty, and authenticity as you move towards your unique goals.

Dr. Shaenor Ishmael is the owner and maternal mental health therapist for Inspired Counseling Center. She is a mental health advocate who loves helping women and couples navigate various life transitions. Inspired Counseling Center provides virtual mental health services specializing in maternal mental health. This includes counseling related to infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma and/or postpartum.

Our ideal client is a mother navigating the many transitions that come with pregnancy, postpartum, and raising children. She may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with anxiety, dealing with trauma, or experiencing depression. Her needs are multifaceted; she seeks understanding, support, and practical strategies to manage her emotional and mental health. She wants to thrive not only for herself but also for her family, and she is looking for a space where she can connect with others who understand her challenges.

We specialize in helping children, teens, adults, couples, & families overcome trauma (including PTSD, grief/loss, victim/witness recovery); anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias); depression; self-harm; educational & homeschool challenges; neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/ASD); pre-marital & marital counseling; sexual & intimacy issues; pregnancy-related challenges; medical diagnoses (including debilitating, chronic, terminal illnesses); separation/single parenting/co-parenting challenges; divorce recovery; blended family challenges; legal stressors; eldercare stressors; & life adjustments.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is bilingual in English and Spanish. I value the counseling process and believe everyone deserves someone to walk with them along life’s journey. I honor the importance of a caring relationship in the counseling setting in order to address and face life’s challenges. My hope is to offer a safe and welcoming environment to explore these experiences. I am Certified in EMDR which has been highly effective in treating trauma as well as other issues. I have a passion to work with those who have lost a pregnancy (via miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth) and do so with great sensitivity.