Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Manchester, IA
It can be hard asking for help, but I am eager to get to know you and your story and help you create a positive change in your life. I serve both children and adults in need of a safe space to find the skills they need to thrive. I have a designated play room where children can express their creativity and feel comfortable talking with me. My office is also a safe, confidential environment where adults can feel empowered to share their thoughts and feelings and know their voices are heard.
It can be hard asking for help, but I am eager to get to know you and your story and help you create a positive change in your life. I serve both children and adults in need of a safe space to find the skills they need to thrive. I have a designated play room where children can express their creativity and feel comfortable talking with me. My office is also a safe, confidential environment where adults can feel empowered to share their thoughts and feelings and know their voices are heard.
Online Therapists
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240 (Online Only)
We specialize in perinatal OCD and anxiety, working with parents who have anxiety during the prenatal or postpartum period.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.
We specialize in perinatal OCD and anxiety, working with parents who have anxiety during the prenatal or postpartum period.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.
Sarah Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atkins, IA 52206 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified by Postpartum Support International in maternal mental health and wellness.
Whether you are new to therapy or you are looking to return to a safe space; it is my intention to provide a supportive environment to help you feel better. I use a combination of evidence based interventions that are tailored to your unique needs. My practice has roots from humanistic and integrative frameworks and I am trained in Polyvagal EMDR and have specialized training in EMDR for perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders through The Touchstone Institute. I have certificates in ACT, DBT and CBT modalities and am informed in Internal Family Systems. I will collaborate with you to select the most effective modality.
I am certified by Postpartum Support International in maternal mental health and wellness.
Whether you are new to therapy or you are looking to return to a safe space; it is my intention to provide a supportive environment to help you feel better. I use a combination of evidence based interventions that are tailored to your unique needs. My practice has roots from humanistic and integrative frameworks and I am trained in Polyvagal EMDR and have specialized training in EMDR for perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders through The Touchstone Institute. I have certificates in ACT, DBT and CBT modalities and am informed in Internal Family Systems. I will collaborate with you to select the most effective modality.
Your health and well-being are important, and when you make the decision to care for your mental health, MWR is here to partner with you. MWR Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Our providers specialize in multiple areas, including perinatal mental health, EMDR and somatic trauma treatment, OCD, and chronic pain. When you contact MWR, you will be connected with a therapist who is trained and experienced in providing treatment for your specific needs.
Your health and well-being are important, and when you make the decision to care for your mental health, MWR is here to partner with you. MWR Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Our providers specialize in multiple areas, including perinatal mental health, EMDR and somatic trauma treatment, OCD, and chronic pain. When you contact MWR, you will be connected with a therapist who is trained and experienced in providing treatment for your specific needs.
Abby supports individuals aged 12 and above dealing with various mental health challenges like eating disorders, sports-related performance anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and prenatal-postnatal concerns. She specializes in working with athletes at high school, college, and professional levels. Abby employs therapeutic approaches including CBT-E, IPT, FBT, ACT and IFS. She has presented at athletic conventions, emphasizing preventive care for eating disorders among athletes, and is passionate about raising awareness of mental health in the athletic community.
Abby supports individuals aged 12 and above dealing with various mental health challenges like eating disorders, sports-related performance anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and prenatal-postnatal concerns. She specializes in working with athletes at high school, college, and professional levels. Abby employs therapeutic approaches including CBT-E, IPT, FBT, ACT and IFS. She has presented at athletic conventions, emphasizing preventive care for eating disorders among athletes, and is passionate about raising awareness of mental health in the athletic community.
Rachel Staron
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52807
Waitlist for new clients
Common concerns I treat include helping clients develop awareness and improve coping skills to manage anxiety, postpartum symptoms, grief, substance abuse, historical trauma, and relational stressors.
Throughout therapy, I will join you where you are on this part of your journey and encourage you to become an active participant in your healing process. I strive to provide a compassionate and accepting environment where you feel understood. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship as the primary modality of change in order to address your individual needs. When collaborating, I utilize techniques that employ your strengths to help you thrive. My therapeutic lens includes a combination of cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and Adlerian therapy, along with warmth and humor, to address stressors in your life.
Common concerns I treat include helping clients develop awareness and improve coping skills to manage anxiety, postpartum symptoms, grief, substance abuse, historical trauma, and relational stressors.
Throughout therapy, I will join you where you are on this part of your journey and encourage you to become an active participant in your healing process. I strive to provide a compassionate and accepting environment where you feel understood. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship as the primary modality of change in order to address your individual needs. When collaborating, I utilize techniques that employ your strengths to help you thrive. My therapeutic lens includes a combination of cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and Adlerian therapy, along with warmth and humor, to address stressors in your life.
The ideal client is a human being who wants to better understand and have compassion for themselves by utilizing mindfulness, neuroscience, and somatic healing techniques. I combine my counseling degree with my undergraduate degree in human physiology to help approach individuals issues from a psychophysiological perspective. I specialize in substance abuse and perinatal mental health disorders, along with general mental health.
The ideal client is a human being who wants to better understand and have compassion for themselves by utilizing mindfulness, neuroscience, and somatic healing techniques. I combine my counseling degree with my undergraduate degree in human physiology to help approach individuals issues from a psychophysiological perspective. I specialize in substance abuse and perinatal mental health disorders, along with general mental health.
I have also completed training with with Postpartum Support International to address concerns related to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
My experiences as a therapist make me well suited to address issues surrounding various areas of mental health; such as, clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and other disruptions in mood. My work focuses on life's journey. Traveling with my clients through the ups, downs and detours life often throws at us. I have experience working with areas specific to various mental health symptoms and perinatal mood and anxiety.
I have also completed training with with Postpartum Support International to address concerns related to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
My experiences as a therapist make me well suited to address issues surrounding various areas of mental health; such as, clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and other disruptions in mood. My work focuses on life's journey. Traveling with my clients through the ups, downs and detours life often throws at us. I have experience working with areas specific to various mental health symptoms and perinatal mood and anxiety.
I have a special interest in perinatal mental health and have experience working with clients who are attempting to conceive, currently pregnant, postpartum, navigating birth/NICU-related trauma, experiencing infertility/fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss.
It can take incredible courage to acknowledge when we are in need of help and support, and making that first appointment can be a profound step towards positive change. Together we can create a space where you feel supported, valued, and seen as we collaboratively work towards goals that feel meaningful to you. I strive to bring an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence to sessions that empowers clients as the experts on their own lives. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure and response prevention, and mindfulness-based techniques in my work with clients.
I have a special interest in perinatal mental health and have experience working with clients who are attempting to conceive, currently pregnant, postpartum, navigating birth/NICU-related trauma, experiencing infertility/fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss.
It can take incredible courage to acknowledge when we are in need of help and support, and making that first appointment can be a profound step towards positive change. Together we can create a space where you feel supported, valued, and seen as we collaboratively work towards goals that feel meaningful to you. I strive to bring an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence to sessions that empowers clients as the experts on their own lives. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure and response prevention, and mindfulness-based techniques in my work with clients.
Dr. Jackie Kamradt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241 (Online Only)
I offer counseling/psychotherapy for a range of mental health problems including trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, relational concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, & have expertise helping people in the perinatal period, NICU families, veterans, & individuals with ADHD & concentration/attentional concerns.
As a clinical psychologist & certified yoga instructor, I am passionate about taking a holistic & tailored approach when working with clients. I am committed to helping you get out of your “analysis paralysis” & into your life. I want to help you to discover your freedom in how you relate to your mind (& body!) & share the secret your brain has been keeping from you your whole life: Your thoughts are not your boss. I aim to help not only reduce the symptoms interfering with your life, but also to help optimize your mental health/well-being to live a life aligned with how you want to be in the world.
I offer counseling/psychotherapy for a range of mental health problems including trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, relational concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, & have expertise helping people in the perinatal period, NICU families, veterans, & individuals with ADHD & concentration/attentional concerns.
As a clinical psychologist & certified yoga instructor, I am passionate about taking a holistic & tailored approach when working with clients. I am committed to helping you get out of your “analysis paralysis” & into your life. I want to help you to discover your freedom in how you relate to your mind (& body!) & share the secret your brain has been keeping from you your whole life: Your thoughts are not your boss. I aim to help not only reduce the symptoms interfering with your life, but also to help optimize your mental health/well-being to live a life aligned with how you want to be in the world.
Casey Theis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Dubuque, IA 52001
Waitlist for new clients
I have completed training with Postpartum Support International and Seleni Institute to work with women experiencing pregnancy and postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders.
The client-therapist relationship is one of the most valuable elements of therapy. It is my pleasure to get to know each individual I work with and to form a relationship that allows them to feel supported and understood - there is such power in being heard. I like to collaborate with clients to brainstorm ways for them to achieve their goals in a realistic and attainable way, by highlighting each client's strengths, resilience and resources. I do my best to offer support wherever you are in your journey through life.
I have completed training with Postpartum Support International and Seleni Institute to work with women experiencing pregnancy and postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders.
The client-therapist relationship is one of the most valuable elements of therapy. It is my pleasure to get to know each individual I work with and to form a relationship that allows them to feel supported and understood - there is such power in being heard. I like to collaborate with clients to brainstorm ways for them to achieve their goals in a realistic and attainable way, by highlighting each client's strengths, resilience and resources. I do my best to offer support wherever you are in your journey through life.
Emily Nicole Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
I have advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International, and am actively pursuing AASECT certification as a Couples and Sex Therapist through The Sexual Health Alliance.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker ready to accompany you on your journey to healing. During our time together, I will provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment where you are able to explore and process the challenges you are facing. I have experience working with clients processing trauma, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual health.
I have advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International, and am actively pursuing AASECT certification as a Couples and Sex Therapist through The Sexual Health Alliance.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker ready to accompany you on your journey to healing. During our time together, I will provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment where you are able to explore and process the challenges you are facing. I have experience working with clients processing trauma, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual health.
I have extensive experience with perinatal mental health disorders and disorders with psychotic features.
In 2016 I started working with parents with young children. Thus began a real passion of mine to support maternal and infant mental health outcomes. I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and parents of young children. In my sessions, I encourage and nourish a relaxing and lighthearted atmosphere that both welcomes all and encourages them to speak their truth. I’m a goofball a heart!
I have extensive experience with perinatal mental health disorders and disorders with psychotic features.
In 2016 I started working with parents with young children. Thus began a real passion of mine to support maternal and infant mental health outcomes. I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and parents of young children. In my sessions, I encourage and nourish a relaxing and lighthearted atmosphere that both welcomes all and encourages them to speak their truth. I’m a goofball a heart!
Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240 (Online Only)
I specialize in sexual issues, trauma work, pregnancy/postpartum, and ENM.
Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in IA, OR, and WA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.
I specialize in sexual issues, trauma work, pregnancy/postpartum, and ENM.
Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in IA, OR, and WA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.
I am specialized in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders that can arise during one's transition into parenthood.
I believe life is a series of winding paths and enjoy meeting with individuals, families, and couples to navigate these paths so they can work towards a more fulfilling life. My overall style of therapy is eclectic, meaning I enjoy mixing a variety of techniques. Using this therapy strategy, I find I am best able to meet the needs of each individual client. Even so, cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy are among my favorite styles. I believe the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is of extreme importance, so I focus strongly on building this therapeutic connection.
I am specialized in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders that can arise during one's transition into parenthood.
I believe life is a series of winding paths and enjoy meeting with individuals, families, and couples to navigate these paths so they can work towards a more fulfilling life. My overall style of therapy is eclectic, meaning I enjoy mixing a variety of techniques. Using this therapy strategy, I find I am best able to meet the needs of each individual client. Even so, cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy are among my favorite styles. I believe the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is of extreme importance, so I focus strongly on building this therapeutic connection.
Annika O'Melia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Davenport, IA 52803
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in perinatal mental health, treating the range of mood and anxiety issues that arise while a woman is pregnant and up to a year after delivery.
I help women transform feelings of overwhelm, sadness, anxiety, and suffering into deeper experiences of joy, peace, and presence. The most difficult periods of our lives are often the fertile soil for growth and transformation if we dare to face our challenges. I create a safe and confidential space for women to be brave, get vulnerable, dig deep, and connect to their own transformative power and healing.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, treating the range of mood and anxiety issues that arise while a woman is pregnant and up to a year after delivery.
I help women transform feelings of overwhelm, sadness, anxiety, and suffering into deeper experiences of joy, peace, and presence. The most difficult periods of our lives are often the fertile soil for growth and transformation if we dare to face our challenges. I create a safe and confidential space for women to be brave, get vulnerable, dig deep, and connect to their own transformative power and healing.
I have specialized training working with individuals and couples related to pregnancy, postpartum, and the NICU, as well as supporting families navigating fertility, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma.
I approach counseling from a strengths-based lens, incorporating elements from acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. I seek to empower clients by aiding them in identifying their strengths and values, learning new tools, and taking actions to create the life they envision. I aim to co-create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported. I hope clients gain self-compassion and hope as they carry these skills outside our sessions.
I have specialized training working with individuals and couples related to pregnancy, postpartum, and the NICU, as well as supporting families navigating fertility, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma.
I approach counseling from a strengths-based lens, incorporating elements from acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. I seek to empower clients by aiding them in identifying their strengths and values, learning new tools, and taking actions to create the life they envision. I aim to co-create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported. I hope clients gain self-compassion and hope as they carry these skills outside our sessions.
I am trained in EMDR, ERP, and I am certified in perinatal mental health counseling.
Sometimes we are just at a loss. Life can be overwhelming and we all need validation that we have the strength to carry on. You might wish that you were more confident as a parent, in your relationships, career, or in yourself. Maybe you would like to regain your identity after having a child, be less worried about everything in life, or establish boundaries with others. Sometimes you just need someone to say “you’re not alone” and that “you can do this.” Our work is to embrace these challenges and fears, and to find the strength within to move forward.
I am trained in EMDR, ERP, and I am certified in perinatal mental health counseling.
Sometimes we are just at a loss. Life can be overwhelming and we all need validation that we have the strength to carry on. You might wish that you were more confident as a parent, in your relationships, career, or in yourself. Maybe you would like to regain your identity after having a child, be less worried about everything in life, or establish boundaries with others. Sometimes you just need someone to say “you’re not alone” and that “you can do this.” Our work is to embrace these challenges and fears, and to find the strength within to move forward.
Have you noticed persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem difficult to shake off? Are you finding it difficult to navigate changes such as the journey to parenthood? I understand that feeling lost and out of control over past or present circumstances can be overwhelming, especially as you navigate postpartum or struggle with self-acceptance and body image. You might feel like you've lost your identity, unsure of who you are anymore. I'm here to help you reclaim your sense of self and return to the version of you that feels the best. Together, we can navigate this journey and restore your confidence and happiness.
Have you noticed persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness that seem difficult to shake off? Are you finding it difficult to navigate changes such as the journey to parenthood? I understand that feeling lost and out of control over past or present circumstances can be overwhelming, especially as you navigate postpartum or struggle with self-acceptance and body image. You might feel like you've lost your identity, unsure of who you are anymore. I'm here to help you reclaim your sense of self and return to the version of you that feels the best. Together, we can navigate this journey and restore your confidence and happiness.
I combine my experience in labor/delivery/postpartum nursing and mental health counseling to create a specialized therapy experience for parents and parents to be.
The journey to and through parenthood can be a wild ride. So much is changing within you, and maybe life is changing a lot around you, too. It can be hard to build confidence in yourself when you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, mom/dad guilt, or picking up the pieces after trauma and loss. There’s so much pressure to be perfect, and to do it all with little to no help. Maybe you compare yourself to others – they got pregnant right away, and I didn’t. They make this look so easy… why am I struggling so much? I just want to feel like myself again. Yep, I see you! It's possible to grow through this, not just go through it.
I combine my experience in labor/delivery/postpartum nursing and mental health counseling to create a specialized therapy experience for parents and parents to be.
The journey to and through parenthood can be a wild ride. So much is changing within you, and maybe life is changing a lot around you, too. It can be hard to build confidence in yourself when you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, mom/dad guilt, or picking up the pieces after trauma and loss. There’s so much pressure to be perfect, and to do it all with little to no help. Maybe you compare yourself to others – they got pregnant right away, and I didn’t. They make this look so easy… why am I struggling so much? I just want to feel like myself again. Yep, I see you! It's possible to grow through this, not just go through it.
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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.