Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Sturbridge, MA
A private practice offering a help for adult women and men with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD support, as well as issues related to relationships and life transitions, such as divorce, new parenthood, the “empty nest” or aging. A specialty focus is available for women’s reproductive related issues such as post-partum depression, infertility, perimenopause/menopause and PMDD. For men, a specialty focus is available regarding relationship and communication issues.
A private practice offering a help for adult women and men with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD support, as well as issues related to relationships and life transitions, such as divorce, new parenthood, the “empty nest” or aging. A specialty focus is available for women’s reproductive related issues such as post-partum depression, infertility, perimenopause/menopause and PMDD. For men, a specialty focus is available regarding relationship and communication issues.
Life is full of seasons. Some seasons are more turbulent than others. Do you find that you’re losing sleep, or worrying more than usual? Maybe your usual hobbies have taken a backseat, or you’re spending more time alone. You may be struggling with other health issues, or have started ignoring them. Perhaps you've started using substances more often than you'd like to. Or you just don’t understand why no one “gets” you and you wish someone would just try!
Life is full of seasons. Some seasons are more turbulent than others. Do you find that you’re losing sleep, or worrying more than usual? Maybe your usual hobbies have taken a backseat, or you’re spending more time alone. You may be struggling with other health issues, or have started ignoring them. Perhaps you've started using substances more often than you'd like to. Or you just don’t understand why no one “gets” you and you wish someone would just try!
Karen Ann Gemboski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Currently in my practice I use an evidenced based type of therapy that has been embraced for years. Compassion based therapy provides the client with a total acceptance and validation for their well being. People who experience them may struggle to feel relieved, reassured or safe. Research suggests that a specialized affect regulation system (or systems) underpins feelings of reassurance, safeness and well being. It is believed to have evolved with attachment and in particular, the ability to register and respond with calming and a sense of well being to being cared for.
Currently in my practice I use an evidenced based type of therapy that has been embraced for years. Compassion based therapy provides the client with a total acceptance and validation for their well being. People who experience them may struggle to feel relieved, reassured or safe. Research suggests that a specialized affect regulation system (or systems) underpins feelings of reassurance, safeness and well being. It is believed to have evolved with attachment and in particular, the ability to register and respond with calming and a sense of well being to being cared for.
Sarah Baillie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01518 (Online Only)
Therapy is a special, intimate process through which individuals may heal, evolve, and flourish. Clients who work with me are eager to invest in their wellbeing, growth, and quality of life and relationships.
Therapy is a special, intimate process through which individuals may heal, evolve, and flourish. Clients who work with me are eager to invest in their wellbeing, growth, and quality of life and relationships.
Barbara Ann Bready
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sturbridge, MA 01518
Greetings. Accepting referrals in late Fall of 2024.
Greetings. Accepting referrals in late Fall of 2024.
Mirza Lugardo
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LADC-I, CADAC, MEd, CAGS
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a process, a journey at times in uncharted territory. With my extensive background, education and experience I will walk with you, work and support you as you go an grow in your journey offering you my 100% every step. I have been working with Depression and Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Couples and Families, Pregnancy/ Childbirth and Parenting Issues, Death and Dying, Substance Abuse and Recovery. Last but not least working with Chronic Mental Illness in Children, Teens and Adults. I support Individuals and Families of all "Make-Ups", specially those who belong to under-served, immigrants and stigmatized groups.
Therapy is a process, a journey at times in uncharted territory. With my extensive background, education and experience I will walk with you, work and support you as you go an grow in your journey offering you my 100% every step. I have been working with Depression and Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Couples and Families, Pregnancy/ Childbirth and Parenting Issues, Death and Dying, Substance Abuse and Recovery. Last but not least working with Chronic Mental Illness in Children, Teens and Adults. I support Individuals and Families of all "Make-Ups", specially those who belong to under-served, immigrants and stigmatized groups.
Alex Bayne
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who is struggling, perhaps for a long time, or perhaps in a new way they never have before. They know something needs to change but they might be unsure of exactly what or how to go about changing it. They are looking for a partner who will understand them deeply and help them see their situation and themselves with fresh eyes. They are committed to self-examination and are curious about how the past and present, the mind and body, the theoretical and practical, all interact. They like honest dialogue and have a good sense of humor even in the face of life's sometimes very serious challenges.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling, perhaps for a long time, or perhaps in a new way they never have before. They know something needs to change but they might be unsure of exactly what or how to go about changing it. They are looking for a partner who will understand them deeply and help them see their situation and themselves with fresh eyes. They are committed to self-examination and are curious about how the past and present, the mind and body, the theoretical and practical, all interact. They like honest dialogue and have a good sense of humor even in the face of life's sometimes very serious challenges.
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Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
Deborah Ann Saper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlton, MA 01507 (Online Only)
The ideal client is someone willing to explore and further understand the current or historical issues creating barriers or concerns impacting current life. Goals would include short and long term goals to bring immediate and lasting relief; insight; behavioral and cognitive enhancement. There may be individuals who are eager to alter behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. There is a variety of methods to accomplish these goals that can be tailored specifically to the preferences of the client.
The ideal client is someone willing to explore and further understand the current or historical issues creating barriers or concerns impacting current life. Goals would include short and long term goals to bring immediate and lasting relief; insight; behavioral and cognitive enhancement. There may be individuals who are eager to alter behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. There is a variety of methods to accomplish these goals that can be tailored specifically to the preferences of the client.
I.C. Solutions LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MFT, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Southbridge, MA 01550
Are you struggling to navigate through life challenges? Are you feeling misunderstood by family or friends? Do you engage in destructive behaviors? Do you lack interest in formerly enjoyed activities? Regardless of the circumstance, I. C. Solutions will support you in overcoming your problems.
Are you struggling to navigate through life challenges? Are you feeling misunderstood by family or friends? Do you engage in destructive behaviors? Do you lack interest in formerly enjoyed activities? Regardless of the circumstance, I. C. Solutions will support you in overcoming your problems.
New Path Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Warren, MA 01092
Welcome to New Path Counseling! We are accepting new clients. We have in-office and Telehealth appointment availabilities. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on our website link. We have clinicians who are licensed in the state of MA, CT, and RI. Life is full of challenges and unpredictable, we can’t always mitigate or control these; the key is to be aware of our maladaptive behaviors and build strength by enhancing our awareness and creating a new path for ourselves, family, and/or couple. We understand that not everyone can heal and cope the same way.
Welcome to New Path Counseling! We are accepting new clients. We have in-office and Telehealth appointment availabilities. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on our website link. We have clinicians who are licensed in the state of MA, CT, and RI. Life is full of challenges and unpredictable, we can’t always mitigate or control these; the key is to be aware of our maladaptive behaviors and build strength by enhancing our awareness and creating a new path for ourselves, family, and/or couple. We understand that not everyone can heal and cope the same way.
Kaitlyn Ollila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Monson, MA 01057 (Online Only)
My name is Kaitlyn and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 10 years of mental health experience. I specialize in supporting women with anxiety and/or depression. Whether you’re looking to work through specific issues or feel like you’d benefit from a space to talk about your thoughts and feelings, my approach will be tailored to your needs and supported by evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. I look forward to supporting you on your journey!
My name is Kaitlyn and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 10 years of mental health experience. I specialize in supporting women with anxiety and/or depression. Whether you’re looking to work through specific issues or feel like you’d benefit from a space to talk about your thoughts and feelings, my approach will be tailored to your needs and supported by evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. I look forward to supporting you on your journey!
Shepard Therapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481
Welcome to our practice! Our passion is helping others improve the quality of their lives. We have specialized training to help folks suffering from PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and grief/loss. Clients describe us as compassionate, nonjudgmental, gentle, and direct.
Welcome to our practice! Our passion is helping others improve the quality of their lives. We have specialized training to help folks suffering from PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and grief/loss. Clients describe us as compassionate, nonjudgmental, gentle, and direct.
Online Therapists
It is my sincere honor to offer support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Are you looking for someone who deeply listens to what's bothering you? Are you ready to work towards where you really want to be? I have worked in Early Intervention (supporting new parents), group private practice (seeing a variety of clients), and via One Huddle (an online community of expert support for parents). I'm here to help with perinatal mental health concerns (no matter what your family looks like), the experience of a rocky start to parenthood, or general anxiety and depression.
It is my sincere honor to offer support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Are you looking for someone who deeply listens to what's bothering you? Are you ready to work towards where you really want to be? I have worked in Early Intervention (supporting new parents), group private practice (seeing a variety of clients), and via One Huddle (an online community of expert support for parents). I'm here to help with perinatal mental health concerns (no matter what your family looks like), the experience of a rocky start to parenthood, or general anxiety and depression.
Carolyn Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02135 (Online Only)
Carolyn's areas of expertise are in serving survivors of gender-based violence, people who have experienced trauma, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individual's experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. Particularly people experiencing depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, adjustment challenges, various forms of trauma involving abuse and neglect, body image concerns, domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Carolyn's areas of expertise are in serving survivors of gender-based violence, people who have experienced trauma, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individual's experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. Particularly people experiencing depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, adjustment challenges, various forms of trauma involving abuse and neglect, body image concerns, domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Immediate openings! I am a clinical Social Worker who offers a warm, safe, collaborative and judgement free space, for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background working with adolescents, young adults and adults in all stages of life. Specialty/areas of interest: infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, women’s health, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Immediate openings! I am a clinical Social Worker who offers a warm, safe, collaborative and judgement free space, for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background working with adolescents, young adults and adults in all stages of life. Specialty/areas of interest: infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, women’s health, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Kirsten Strainge Immediate Openings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton, MA 01510 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety or depression, emotion regulation, adjustment to trauma, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, challenges within relationships, postpartum, difficulties within your role as a parent, and other life stressors.
Immediate openings for Telehealth! Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in the field working with children and families. I welcome a therapeutic relationship with children, teens and young adults. It is important to me that I work with a diverse group of people, and I appreciate forming partnerships with individuals of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
I specialize in anxiety or depression, emotion regulation, adjustment to trauma, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, challenges within relationships, postpartum, difficulties within your role as a parent, and other life stressors.
Immediate openings for Telehealth! Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in the field working with children and families. I welcome a therapeutic relationship with children, teens and young adults. It is important to me that I work with a diverse group of people, and I appreciate forming partnerships with individuals of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
For example, a woman with postpartum depression generally needs crisis intervention at first, while an 8 year-old may need a slow, trusting approach before any behavioral intervention.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and Behavioral Issues. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and couples suffering from prenatal and postpartum disorders.
For example, a woman with postpartum depression generally needs crisis intervention at first, while an 8 year-old may need a slow, trusting approach before any behavioral intervention.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and Behavioral Issues. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and couples suffering from prenatal and postpartum disorders.
Jennifer Kadlik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parenting issues, relationship problems and trauma. I have a strong professional interest in post traumatic and acute stress disorders as well as perinatal mental health care.
Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parenting issues, relationship problems and trauma. I have a strong professional interest in post traumatic and acute stress disorders as well as perinatal mental health care.
I have specific experience and interest in working with pregnant and postpartum clients, and I incorporate important concepts such as coping with life transitions, communication, and boundary-setting in my work with every client.
Fall 2024 - Accepting New Clients! Contending with life's daily pressures can often make it difficult to feel confident in your ability to thrive - and not just barely survive. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, or other concerns, therapy is a safe space where you can engage your existing coping skills and support systems while also discovering and implementing additional strategies and resources. I genuinely believe we have the resilience necessary to make meaningful, lasting changes in our lives.
I have specific experience and interest in working with pregnant and postpartum clients, and I incorporate important concepts such as coping with life transitions, communication, and boundary-setting in my work with every client.
Fall 2024 - Accepting New Clients! Contending with life's daily pressures can often make it difficult to feel confident in your ability to thrive - and not just barely survive. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, or other concerns, therapy is a safe space where you can engage your existing coping skills and support systems while also discovering and implementing additional strategies and resources. I genuinely believe we have the resilience necessary to make meaningful, lasting changes in our lives.
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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.