Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in North Wales, PA
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Courtney Davey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health with years of experience working with individuals and couples through high conflict, mental health challenges, sexual intimacy concerns, perinatal and postpartum challenges.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health with years of experience working with individuals and couples through high conflict, mental health challenges, sexual intimacy concerns, perinatal and postpartum challenges.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
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Shanna M Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454 (Online Only)
If you want to experience peace and joy while navigating pregnancy after loss, schedule a free consultation with SW Doula, LLC to begin your journey to emotional wellness.
You are pregnant again, but the excitement isn’t there. You feel anxiety before your OB appointments and try to make sure you are prepped enough to ask all the questions you need to. More stress keeps coming up. The thought of announcing your pregnancy and each new pregnancy symptom brings anxiety. You can’t help but wonder what will happen if you lose this baby too. No one seems to understand. It hurts to hear your family and friends encouraging you to forget about your loss and move on. You are wondering if you will ever get to experience the joy of pregnancy and bringing home your baby.
If you want to experience peace and joy while navigating pregnancy after loss, schedule a free consultation with SW Doula, LLC to begin your journey to emotional wellness.
You are pregnant again, but the excitement isn’t there. You feel anxiety before your OB appointments and try to make sure you are prepped enough to ask all the questions you need to. More stress keeps coming up. The thought of announcing your pregnancy and each new pregnancy symptom brings anxiety. You can’t help but wonder what will happen if you lose this baby too. No one seems to understand. It hurts to hear your family and friends encouraging you to forget about your loss and move on. You are wondering if you will ever get to experience the joy of pregnancy and bringing home your baby.
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Springfield Psychological of North Wales
Psychologist
Not Verified Not Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
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Laurie Heller Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
My practice is dedicated to assist individuals, couples, and families by empowering them to overcome adversities. Entering therapy is a step in demonstrating strength and resiliency. I have an appreciation for this strength and consider it an important part of the therapy process. I approach each client with respect on where they are at the time when entering therapy. When personal growth is felt and experienced it can be rewarding and life altering. It is my intention and responsibility to be an active listener, give thoughtful and educational input for growth and healing at the pace and needs of each client.
My practice is dedicated to assist individuals, couples, and families by empowering them to overcome adversities. Entering therapy is a step in demonstrating strength and resiliency. I have an appreciation for this strength and consider it an important part of the therapy process. I approach each client with respect on where they are at the time when entering therapy. When personal growth is felt and experienced it can be rewarding and life altering. It is my intention and responsibility to be an active listener, give thoughtful and educational input for growth and healing at the pace and needs of each client.
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I am focused on supporting clients who feel challenged either in a particular phase of their life's journey and want help processing their needs and goals, or who are struggling to find peace and want to explore tools and techniques that can help them feel more grounded and discover their inner strengths.
I am focused on supporting clients who feel challenged either in a particular phase of their life's journey and want help processing their needs and goals, or who are struggling to find peace and want to explore tools and techniques that can help them feel more grounded and discover their inner strengths.
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Genevieve Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454 (Online Only)
Life is full of joys, sorrows, grief, and loss. Sometimes we need the guidance of someone outside our family and friends to help us process those things that cause us anxiety or stress. If you're looking for someone to help you move past feeling "stuck" and move forward to a place of wholeness and healing, meeting with a therapist may be that nudge you need.
Life is full of joys, sorrows, grief, and loss. Sometimes we need the guidance of someone outside our family and friends to help us process those things that cause us anxiety or stress. If you're looking for someone to help you move past feeling "stuck" and move forward to a place of wholeness and healing, meeting with a therapist may be that nudge you need.
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Sally McGinty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
Not accepting new clients
Life can be exciting, scary, beautiful, painful, and most often is a combination of all of these. It may feel that the ground beneath us constantly shifts as we work to keep our balance. Some days it is a challenge just to get out of bed and face the day. Other days seem easy, we have energy and we wonder how to make it last. At times we may find ourselves engaging in unhealthy behaviors trying to quiet the anxiety that never completely resolves no matter how hard we try. Self-doubt creeps in, we question not only our choices but our very selves. Traumatic events, recent or remote, may shake our foundation and make us wonder if we will ever feel safe again. Life is hard and messy and beautiful, all at the same time. Therapy can help you discover your personal strengths and resources, allowing you to confidently face the hard and messy parts. Therapy can also help you connect with your courage to pursue and embrace all that makes life beautiful for you. In addition to acceptance, empathy and guidance, I offer my belief in your ability to grow and flourish when you can’t find it in yourself.
Life can be exciting, scary, beautiful, painful, and most often is a combination of all of these. It may feel that the ground beneath us constantly shifts as we work to keep our balance. Some days it is a challenge just to get out of bed and face the day. Other days seem easy, we have energy and we wonder how to make it last. At times we may find ourselves engaging in unhealthy behaviors trying to quiet the anxiety that never completely resolves no matter how hard we try. Self-doubt creeps in, we question not only our choices but our very selves. Traumatic events, recent or remote, may shake our foundation and make us wonder if we will ever feel safe again. Life is hard and messy and beautiful, all at the same time. Therapy can help you discover your personal strengths and resources, allowing you to confidently face the hard and messy parts. Therapy can also help you connect with your courage to pursue and embrace all that makes life beautiful for you. In addition to acceptance, empathy and guidance, I offer my belief in your ability to grow and flourish when you can’t find it in yourself.
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My areas of expertise also include substance abuse, divorce, postpartum depression, emotionally focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mental health within grade schools.
Thank you for your interest in my psychotherapy services. My practice focuses on helping families, couples and individuals to improve inter-personal relationships, connection, communication and moods related to those relationships. I am successful in assisting clients with gaining insight that helps them cope with life transitions, creating healthy boundaries and experiencing satisfying relationships.
My areas of expertise also include substance abuse, divorce, postpartum depression, emotionally focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mental health within grade schools.
Thank you for your interest in my psychotherapy services. My practice focuses on helping families, couples and individuals to improve inter-personal relationships, connection, communication and moods related to those relationships. I am successful in assisting clients with gaining insight that helps them cope with life transitions, creating healthy boundaries and experiencing satisfying relationships.
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The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
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Rachael F Rosenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
Waitlist for new clients
I am also specialized in prenatal, post partum and other women's health care needs.
Sometimes life sits heavy on our shoulders. This past year has been especially difficult- isolating, ever changing and transforming “normal” as we knew it. We need support along the way to untie knots, approach new solutions and receive warm support, especially during difficult chapters in life. I am a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in helping individuals find solutions with a supportive, problem solving approach. You can expect that therapy with me will prioritize understanding your individual needs and collaboration.
I am also specialized in prenatal, post partum and other women's health care needs.
Sometimes life sits heavy on our shoulders. This past year has been especially difficult- isolating, ever changing and transforming “normal” as we knew it. We need support along the way to untie knots, approach new solutions and receive warm support, especially during difficult chapters in life. I am a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in helping individuals find solutions with a supportive, problem solving approach. You can expect that therapy with me will prioritize understanding your individual needs and collaboration.
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Brighter Day Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansdale, PA 19446 (Online Only)
I would like to help you to develop and achieve your goals. I believe the essence of the therapeutic relationship is trust and collaboration. I help clients manage difficult emotions while developing coping skills and building upon existing strengths.
I would like to help you to develop and achieve your goals. I believe the essence of the therapeutic relationship is trust and collaboration. I help clients manage difficult emotions while developing coping skills and building upon existing strengths.
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I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
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Lindsay A. Phillips
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gwynedd, PA 19436 (Online Only)
Therapy is a collaborative, supportive process. Individuals I see often wish to feel better, decrease stress, improve coping, improve relationships, work through transitions and/or difficult experiences, manage work/life balance, & feel better about themselves. Couples I see work to decrease conflict, improve communication, and gain a better understanding of each other. I also see families with adult children and provide family psychoeducation for mental illness. I am active in my profession and complete ongoing training to stay abreast of the best ways to assist people in achieving goals and improving their lives and relationships.
Therapy is a collaborative, supportive process. Individuals I see often wish to feel better, decrease stress, improve coping, improve relationships, work through transitions and/or difficult experiences, manage work/life balance, & feel better about themselves. Couples I see work to decrease conflict, improve communication, and gain a better understanding of each other. I also see families with adult children and provide family psychoeducation for mental illness. I am active in my profession and complete ongoing training to stay abreast of the best ways to assist people in achieving goals and improving their lives and relationships.
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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Colleen Torphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gwynedd, PA 19436 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients for Telehealth ONLY. Please EMAIL me to discuss scheduling a consult or an intake appointment. You can also go to my booking website to check if I accept your insurance and look for scheduling availability via my growtherapy.com profile. About Me: my passion is helping clients and families overcome the various stressors in life by helping build resilience and discover potential in an ever-changing world. The most important goal for me as a clinician is that my clients feel safe, seen and understood during our time together. Progress, rather than perfection, is of utmost importance.
I am currently accepting new clients for Telehealth ONLY. Please EMAIL me to discuss scheduling a consult or an intake appointment. You can also go to my booking website to check if I accept your insurance and look for scheduling availability via my growtherapy.com profile. About Me: my passion is helping clients and families overcome the various stressors in life by helping build resilience and discover potential in an ever-changing world. The most important goal for me as a clinician is that my clients feel safe, seen and understood during our time together. Progress, rather than perfection, is of utmost importance.
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Dr. Sylvia Fumey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansdale, PA 19446 (Online Only)
Are you having conflict with a significant other? Would you like to get along better with that person? Did you grow up with a difficult parent or have a difficult childhood where no one seemed to get you?
Are you having conflict with a significant other? Would you like to get along better with that person? Did you grow up with a difficult parent or have a difficult childhood where no one seemed to get you?
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Barbara Byers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (Online Only)
Barbara Byers, LCSW. My approach to therapy involves building a relationship with the client in order to better understand and assist. I believe in understanding all areas of the client's life in order to provide them with the best experience. I work primarily from a trauma-informed perspective in order to help clients understand themselves and others. I work best with women and men between the ages of 18-45. I work best with trauma survivors and those struggling with relationships, interpersonal issues, family issues, anxiety, and depression.
Barbara Byers, LCSW. My approach to therapy involves building a relationship with the client in order to better understand and assist. I believe in understanding all areas of the client's life in order to provide them with the best experience. I work primarily from a trauma-informed perspective in order to help clients understand themselves and others. I work best with women and men between the ages of 18-45. I work best with trauma survivors and those struggling with relationships, interpersonal issues, family issues, anxiety, and depression.
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You’re in love with your baby, but didn’t think it would feel this hard… Adjusting to motherhood can be one of the most difficult transitions a woman will ever experience. When you add this to the sleep deprivation, crazy hormonal shifts and the demands on your body, of course you don’t feel like yourself anymore! You feel crushed with the magnitude of the responsibility and don’t know how you will get it all done. You wonder why everyone else seems to be doing this so easily. Why did no one prepare you for this? This is not what you expected. And then there’s the guilt…
You’re in love with your baby, but didn’t think it would feel this hard… Adjusting to motherhood can be one of the most difficult transitions a woman will ever experience. When you add this to the sleep deprivation, crazy hormonal shifts and the demands on your body, of course you don’t feel like yourself anymore! You feel crushed with the magnitude of the responsibility and don’t know how you will get it all done. You wonder why everyone else seems to be doing this so easily. Why did no one prepare you for this? This is not what you expected. And then there’s the guilt…
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I will provide a safe therapeutic space where you can explore your authentic self, feel fully seen, and become comfortable sharing anything and everything. I will listen without judgment, offer empathy, ask growth-promoting questions, and help you discover healthier ways of relating to yourself and the other important people in your life. I value establishing a strong therapeutic alliance and will take the time to truly get to know you, learn your story, and help you feel understood. Ultimately, my goal is that therapy will result in you experiencing a happier, more balanced life with greater fulfillment.
I will provide a safe therapeutic space where you can explore your authentic self, feel fully seen, and become comfortable sharing anything and everything. I will listen without judgment, offer empathy, ask growth-promoting questions, and help you discover healthier ways of relating to yourself and the other important people in your life. I value establishing a strong therapeutic alliance and will take the time to truly get to know you, learn your story, and help you feel understood. Ultimately, my goal is that therapy will result in you experiencing a happier, more balanced life with greater fulfillment.
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Caryn Gill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Do you feel like your emotions get the best of you? Do you wonder why things get under your skin and pull you into a spiral, even if part of you knows it's not rational? Do you live your life trying to avoid anxiety or sadness? Does self-criticism or feelings of worthlessness keep you stuck feeling like you're not who you'd like to be? Maybe you want to finally stop trying to run from your feelings and want to learn how to express them. Maybe your comfort zone has become stifling and you're ready to be break free.
Do you feel like your emotions get the best of you? Do you wonder why things get under your skin and pull you into a spiral, even if part of you knows it's not rational? Do you live your life trying to avoid anxiety or sadness? Does self-criticism or feelings of worthlessness keep you stuck feeling like you're not who you'd like to be? Maybe you want to finally stop trying to run from your feelings and want to learn how to express them. Maybe your comfort zone has become stifling and you're ready to be break free.
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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.