Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Miamiville, OH

When anxiety looks different for every person and approaches are not a "one size fits all," it makes managing your anxiety even harder. We often use tools to help us cope, but sometimes these tools aren't enough. Whether you are managing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, peripartum anxiety, postpartum anxiety, or intrusive thoughts, anxiety is a complex and overwhelming emotion that affects nearly every aspect of our daily lives. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), my work incorporates evidence-based practices in an authentic environment where you, your insights, and your goals are valued.

So often as women, we are too busy fulfilling the many roles we occupy that we put our values, needs, and desires on the backburner. I can help you to get back in touch (or in touch for the first time!) with your values and what’s important to you. Whether you’re juggling the many facets of motherhood (trying to get pregnant, having a difficult pregnancy, struggling postpartum), going through a difficult life transition, grieving any kind of loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, I’m here to help find a way forward.

Life can feel overwhelming & exhausting, causing us to feel burned out, stressed out, & stuck surviving instead of thriving. Many things can lead us to this place, including trauma, depression, masking our neurodivergences, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, parenting, pregnancy, being the default parent, carrying a heavy mental load, struggling in our relationships with food & our bodies, complicated relationships, & managing a huge workload at home, school, & work. You may want to figure out how to balance life's stressors, accept & love your authentic self, set boundaries, eat intuitively, process trauma, initiate and complete tasks, etc.

Are you in a time of transition or hoping to end cycles that are harmful to you or your life? Navigating the postpartum period, relationship challenges, or trying to parent in a way that feels loving an gentle can feel overwhelming and lonely. Our identities and partnership shift often during change, and you may be experiencing anxiety, frustration with your partner or spouse, intrusive thoughts, depression, or just a sense of overwhelm with adjustment. Having someone to talk to and problem solve with can bring clarity and a sense of normalcy during a time filled with change.

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image. I will work with you at your own pace to address these concerns and to share the information you truly need to process. I use an integrative approach that focuses on management of difficult emotions, healthy coping, and challenging negative thoughts that maintain disordered eating. In addition, I have a specific focus in working with individuals struggling with fertility and prenatal and post-natal concerns. I offer a supportive place to shed tears of fertility struggles, difficulties of pregnancy, and problems adjusting to becoming a parent.

The journey into motherhood is one of the most significant biological and psychological transitions that humans face. Yet, society tells us it should be the most exciting and wonderful time of our lives. It's okay if this is not your experience all the time. I'm here to help you navigate this new normal and find yourself again. You deserve to be thriving in motherhood, and I can help you get there.

At Reedy-Kay and Associates we are a small but mighty group practice of 5 clinicians who specialize in supporting parents and parents-to-be so that they can be the best version of themselves. Parenting is such hard work! We are often unintentionally carrying our unaddressed trauma and behavioral patterns into parenting and need support to heal and have the positive impact we want to have on our kids. We are here to help you find confidence and healing! We will build on our lived experiences as mamas and extensive advanced professional training to help you grow into the parent you want to be.

I work with both women and children. I know that trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum can all have their unique challenges, and I am passionate about supporting those going through each of these stages. I also am passionate about providing services to children who need additional support due to behavioral issues in the home, school, or community, and I have worked with children ranging from toddlers to teenagers.

When the the decision fatigue is real- feeling overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of adulting? Trying to find a good work/life balance? Finding yourself stuck in a cycle of being drawn to all the wrong people? Having a hard time prioritizing your life, being assertive, and setting boundaries? Life can feel like it's just too much. You want to do better but when you stop and try, it’s all too overwhelming. You may even feel stuck. If you're a parent, that adds another extra layer of "too much," exhaustion, and stress.

We all want to live meaningful lives. Seeking help is a brave step in that direction, and I'm so glad you're here! We will work well together if you want to get to know yourself and your brain better so you can face what life has thrown your way, whether that’s anxiety, trauma, an unhealthy relationship, parenting struggles, or something else. In our sessions, we’ll explore and process your experiences, learn ways to be more present in your life, teach your brain new ways of being, and even laugh together as you heal and grow. You are a whole person with a story worth telling, and I promise to show up as my authentic self.

Parenting can be so challenging, to say the least. The life transition of welcoming a baby can come with many ups, downs, and feelings of isolation or defeat. You are physically tired, and often feel like you are running in an uphill race. You feel overwhelmed, with so many decisions to make for your family. You have a lot on your mind and often feel the weight of those thoughts physically, mentally, and emotionally. Maybe you’ve seen a mental health professional before, or considered it, but once again feel that lingering anxiety/depression creeping up again now that you have a little one(s).

The first step in any change is realizing that you want or need a change in the first place. As a therapist, I utilize a strength-based approach to allow clients to learn and hone in on the skills they already possess in order to make the changes they desire in their lives. In our sessions, I will act like a mirror, helping you to gain insight, discover patterns, and learn about the obstacles that are in the way of your happiness. I am committed to helping my clients discover their goals and create a path to personal growth.

I specialize in empowering young women in their late teens, 20's & early 30s to gain mastery over their mind. My specialities are anxiety, complex trauma (C-PTSD), & self-esteem improvement w/ a heavy focus on healthy habit formation for stress management & mood optimization. I am also trained in addiction & eating disorder recovery. I am EMDR trauma trained & certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I specialize in treating women ages 18-34.

I love working with a wide array of populations- children 5 and older, teenagers, young adults, and Mothers working through trauma-related issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem/self-worth, grief, relationship issues, perinatal and postpartum depression, gender dysphoria, and general difficult life adjustment issues.

Margo Smith-Joseph earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University and master's degree in counseling from Oakland University. She works with adults 18 and older. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive processing Therapy (CPT). She has over 25 years of experience working in a wide variety of settings. Margo has experience working in Community Mental Health, Court Ordered Treatment, dual diagnosis, addictions, outpatient, inpatient, group and individual therapy.