Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Dover, MA
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Elizabeth Schane
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Offering ONLINE sessions. It’s hard to be a woman! We feel like all the pressure is on us. We keep trying so hard to do it perfectly, but life still isn’t going the way we planned. We have the pressure of career, fertility, parenting, romantic relationships, time for a social life. There's all of that and then we notice the past we’ve been running from creeping up on us. It can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. And is anyone talking about how hard getting pregnant can be? It's supposed to just happen easily, but month after month the pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. It feels like our bodies are failing us.
Offering ONLINE sessions. It’s hard to be a woman! We feel like all the pressure is on us. We keep trying so hard to do it perfectly, but life still isn’t going the way we planned. We have the pressure of career, fertility, parenting, romantic relationships, time for a social life. There's all of that and then we notice the past we’ve been running from creeping up on us. It can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. And is anyone talking about how hard getting pregnant can be? It's supposed to just happen easily, but month after month the pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. It feels like our bodies are failing us.
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Alexandra Casamassima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Women face unique challenges throughout the lifespan, and I specialize in supporting them as they grow through these tough transitions - whether it be college stress, a "quarter life crisis", or pregnancy and parenting. I have a holistic approach that aims to empower women facing a wide range of issues or symptoms, including anxiety and stress management, depression, "burnout", OCD, and pregnancy/postpartum mental health. Please see my website for additional details about my practice.
Women face unique challenges throughout the lifespan, and I specialize in supporting them as they grow through these tough transitions - whether it be college stress, a "quarter life crisis", or pregnancy and parenting. I have a holistic approach that aims to empower women facing a wide range of issues or symptoms, including anxiety and stress management, depression, "burnout", OCD, and pregnancy/postpartum mental health. Please see my website for additional details about my practice.
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***Accepting new clients but no appointments after 3pm or on Saturdays available*** Life's level of crazy just keeps climbing. Even breathing seems difficult right now. Anxiety, worry, stress, fear. So many unknowns and so much uncertainty. Will you homeschool your children or do hybrid learning? Will you work from home, hire a sitter, or will you have to resign? Covid is taking a toll on your marriage, the house is getting smaller every day. Everyone seems to be adapting to this "new normal", except you. I'm here to remind you that fear is contagious, but so is HOPE.
***Accepting new clients but no appointments after 3pm or on Saturdays available*** Life's level of crazy just keeps climbing. Even breathing seems difficult right now. Anxiety, worry, stress, fear. So many unknowns and so much uncertainty. Will you homeschool your children or do hybrid learning? Will you work from home, hire a sitter, or will you have to resign? Covid is taking a toll on your marriage, the house is getting smaller every day. Everyone seems to be adapting to this "new normal", except you. I'm here to remind you that fear is contagious, but so is HOPE.
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Alicia Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people using a strength based approach helping to empower them to make the best possible choices for their future. I have many years of experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family, relationship, parenting and women's issues. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy modified to meet individual needs combined with mindfulness and traditional talk therapy to explore patterns of behaviors, changing negative patterns and increasing coping skills has made a positive impact on my clients.
I enjoy working with people using a strength based approach helping to empower them to make the best possible choices for their future. I have many years of experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family, relationship, parenting and women's issues. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy modified to meet individual needs combined with mindfulness and traditional talk therapy to explore patterns of behaviors, changing negative patterns and increasing coping skills has made a positive impact on my clients.
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Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. helps people navigate the stressors of modern life by providing them with skills and giving them perspective to generate wellness from the inside out. Dr. Albarelli works with children, adolescents and adults and has a clinical specialization in health psychology with an emphasis on wellness and mind/body medicine. Dr. Albarelli has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression. She is highly regarded in her field for her ability to connect, transform and elevate those she works with.
Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. helps people navigate the stressors of modern life by providing them with skills and giving them perspective to generate wellness from the inside out. Dr. Albarelli works with children, adolescents and adults and has a clinical specialization in health psychology with an emphasis on wellness and mind/body medicine. Dr. Albarelli has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression. She is highly regarded in her field for her ability to connect, transform and elevate those she works with.
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Jenny Ribeiro-de Sa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Using a integrative style, I work with my clients in order to help them explore the social, emotional, biological, nutritional, and intellectual factors that are impeding them. My primary goal as a therapist is to build warm relationships characterized by acceptance and humor. I find that it is empowering for my clients to take an active role in creating our work together, whether that is short-term treatment targeting a specific problem, or more in-depth work.
Using a integrative style, I work with my clients in order to help them explore the social, emotional, biological, nutritional, and intellectual factors that are impeding them. My primary goal as a therapist is to build warm relationships characterized by acceptance and humor. I find that it is empowering for my clients to take an active role in creating our work together, whether that is short-term treatment targeting a specific problem, or more in-depth work.
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I am a certified EMDR psychotherapist. I offer safety & empathy without judgement in a calm relaxed environment where it's safe to be you. Sometimes your thoughts are your biggest challenge. Anxiety, depression, negative thinking, feeling stuck or confused, trouble finding motivation, these and other feelings can be managed, even overcome. Let's work together and collaboratively help you to feel better. With support you can tackle issues and create change. We find and focus on your strengths to unearth the answers. We tailor therapy so it challenges you and your comfort level at a pace that fosters progress in a safe environment.
I am a certified EMDR psychotherapist. I offer safety & empathy without judgement in a calm relaxed environment where it's safe to be you. Sometimes your thoughts are your biggest challenge. Anxiety, depression, negative thinking, feeling stuck or confused, trouble finding motivation, these and other feelings can be managed, even overcome. Let's work together and collaboratively help you to feel better. With support you can tackle issues and create change. We find and focus on your strengths to unearth the answers. We tailor therapy so it challenges you and your comfort level at a pace that fosters progress in a safe environment.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist practicing in Wellesley, MA. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and behavioral patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. I use an integrated approach, incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Expressive Therapies.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist practicing in Wellesley, MA. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and behavioral patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. I use an integrated approach, incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Expressive Therapies.
![Photo of Katelyn Nkomo, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6e1b3b72-3b17-4006-8243-4b35acc94ec4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you ever find yourself thinking “How did I get here, and how do I escape this doom loop?" If you see a pattern of feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or misunderstood, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve forgotten what it feels like to not be exhausted or in survival mode? Healing and peace are within reach, and I can help you find them. Patients say I’ve empowered them to see themselves in a new light, uncovering their strengths and potential. I focus on practical, personalized strategies for meaningful change while doing the "root work" to address underlying issues. Whether it's coping mechanisms or trauma roots, we’ll tackle it together.
Do you ever find yourself thinking “How did I get here, and how do I escape this doom loop?" If you see a pattern of feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or misunderstood, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve forgotten what it feels like to not be exhausted or in survival mode? Healing and peace are within reach, and I can help you find them. Patients say I’ve empowered them to see themselves in a new light, uncovering their strengths and potential. I focus on practical, personalized strategies for meaningful change while doing the "root work" to address underlying issues. Whether it's coping mechanisms or trauma roots, we’ll tackle it together.
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Orbita Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Accepting new patients . I am a Veteran Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience providing mental health services in diverse settings including military, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, correction facilities, crisis units, and community mental health centers. I have experience working with juveniles, severely mentally ill clients, Active duty military, veterans, clients in the legal system, individuals and families. I earned my BS in Psychology from the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and my MSW from the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Accepting new patients . I am a Veteran Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience providing mental health services in diverse settings including military, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, correction facilities, crisis units, and community mental health centers. I have experience working with juveniles, severely mentally ill clients, Active duty military, veterans, clients in the legal system, individuals and families. I earned my BS in Psychology from the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and my MSW from the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
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If you are navigating life, with continuous roadblocks, resulting from depression, anxiety, fear, anger and/or trauma, you are not alone. If you have relationship, marital, or premarital issues, you came to the right place. My specialty is working with men who are on a path to have great relationships and overcoming adjustments in life that come with every stage and decision we make. Clients come to me to learn how to have healthy relationships, strong communication, great listening skill's and more intimacy in their lives.
If you are navigating life, with continuous roadblocks, resulting from depression, anxiety, fear, anger and/or trauma, you are not alone. If you have relationship, marital, or premarital issues, you came to the right place. My specialty is working with men who are on a path to have great relationships and overcoming adjustments in life that come with every stage and decision we make. Clients come to me to learn how to have healthy relationships, strong communication, great listening skill's and more intimacy in their lives.
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Sheila DeMelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to find a therapist who is attentive, respectful, empathic and effective? Are you struggling with feelings of deep sadness or anxiety? Do you find certain issues in your life overwhelming? I will provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to talk comfortably about your problems, challenges, hopes and goals. I enjoy developing warm and trusting relationships with my clients, and believe that you deserve to be happier.
Do you want to find a therapist who is attentive, respectful, empathic and effective? Are you struggling with feelings of deep sadness or anxiety? Do you find certain issues in your life overwhelming? I will provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to talk comfortably about your problems, challenges, hopes and goals. I enjoy developing warm and trusting relationships with my clients, and believe that you deserve to be happier.
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Maria Rheba Estante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Do you have intrusive thoughts that become distracting and disrupt your day? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate your anxiety? Have you experienced a traumatic event that still haunts you? Has the stress of moving to a new country impacted your well- being? Are you lonely and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? You can move beyond your struggles. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now, I look forward to hearing your story. Clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists in California. Professional Consultations for clinicians.
Do you have intrusive thoughts that become distracting and disrupt your day? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate your anxiety? Have you experienced a traumatic event that still haunts you? Has the stress of moving to a new country impacted your well- being? Are you lonely and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? You can move beyond your struggles. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now, I look forward to hearing your story. Clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists in California. Professional Consultations for clinicians.
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Therapy is an opportunity to feel heard, to feel seen and to develop more self-compassion. I am committed to working with motivated individuals who are experiencing various mental health challenges. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including: anxiety, relationship issues, college adjustment, life transitions, parenting, depression, self-esteem and family conflict. I work to develop a warm, positive, and collaborative environment with each client.
Therapy is an opportunity to feel heard, to feel seen and to develop more self-compassion. I am committed to working with motivated individuals who are experiencing various mental health challenges. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including: anxiety, relationship issues, college adjustment, life transitions, parenting, depression, self-esteem and family conflict. I work to develop a warm, positive, and collaborative environment with each client.
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Elizabeth Laura Ragusa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I am a therapist with 12 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of adults with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and relationship concerns. I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan, but I have expertise supporting college students and young professionals and I understand their unique life challenges and demands.
Welcome! I am a therapist with 12 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of adults with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and relationship concerns. I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan, but I have expertise supporting college students and young professionals and I understand their unique life challenges and demands.
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Allie Stefanelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Natick, MA 01760
I specialize in perinatal/postpartum mental health and trauma. I do so by creating a safe space in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. It is then that we can explore your personal experience while working to discover and strengthen coping skills to promote resiliency. My work is heavily trauma informed with roots in Attachment work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I specialize in perinatal/postpartum mental health and trauma. I do so by creating a safe space in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. It is then that we can explore your personal experience while working to discover and strengthen coping skills to promote resiliency. My work is heavily trauma informed with roots in Attachment work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
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Currently, my practice focuses on treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as the transition to parenthood.
I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings and presenting with a wide range of diagnoses and concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic and workplace issues, relationship issues, perinatal mood disorders, and parenting challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, college students and adults. My clinical training includes Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Perinatal Population (IPT-P). I have advanced training and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
Currently, my practice focuses on treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as the transition to parenthood.
I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings and presenting with a wide range of diagnoses and concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic and workplace issues, relationship issues, perinatal mood disorders, and parenting challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, college students and adults. My clinical training includes Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Perinatal Population (IPT-P). I have advanced training and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
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Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including life transitions, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with perinatal mental health concerns, including infertility, pregnancy loss or termination, and birth trauma. I utilize varied modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I deeply value developing a therapeutic relationship that results in you feeling seen and understood, and that helps you improve your emotional health.
Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including life transitions, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with perinatal mental health concerns, including infertility, pregnancy loss or termination, and birth trauma. I utilize varied modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I deeply value developing a therapeutic relationship that results in you feeling seen and understood, and that helps you improve your emotional health.
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I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for change but who might not know how to take the first steps. As an interactive therapist, I see myself as a facilitator in your therapy as you work toward improving aspects of your life that you feel no longer work for you. Trained as a relational psychologist, I emphasize the importance of early relationships and how they impact one's daily functioning. I value the importance of the here and now as well as the future while helping individuals realize their maximum potential for happiness.
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for change but who might not know how to take the first steps. As an interactive therapist, I see myself as a facilitator in your therapy as you work toward improving aspects of your life that you feel no longer work for you. Trained as a relational psychologist, I emphasize the importance of early relationships and how they impact one's daily functioning. I value the importance of the here and now as well as the future while helping individuals realize their maximum potential for happiness.
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Jayme is a Clinical Social Worker. She works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, major life stressors or wanting to change a behavior. She provides parent consultations regarding child's behavior or mental health.
Jayme is a Clinical Social Worker. She works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, major life stressors or wanting to change a behavior. She provides parent consultations regarding child's behavior or mental health.
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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.