Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Seattle, WA
Elissa Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, adjustment, illness, grief/loss, maternal and reproductive health issues (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum issues), the experience of parenting special needs children, end of life care, and aging/ caregiving issues.
Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or are simply in need of a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing the struggles that you feel and increasing your enjoyment of life.
I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, adjustment, illness, grief/loss, maternal and reproductive health issues (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum issues), the experience of parenting special needs children, end of life care, and aging/ caregiving issues.
Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or are simply in need of a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing the struggles that you feel and increasing your enjoyment of life.
Mary Hill (Perinatal Mental Health)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98166 (Online Only)
I offer specialized care for the tender perinatal stages of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early parenting.
The transition to parenthood is really hard, isn’t it? Maybe the journey to becoming a parent has been long and challenging. Maybe your vision for what having a newborn would be like has been abruptly altered by the reality of it all. Maybe your dreams feel like they’re falling apart as you grieve a pregnancy loss or grieve who you used to be in the “before times”. This season of life is such a uniquely transformative period that it can throw even the most well-prepared people into a state of emotional and mental chaos they never saw coming.
I offer specialized care for the tender perinatal stages of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early parenting.
The transition to parenthood is really hard, isn’t it? Maybe the journey to becoming a parent has been long and challenging. Maybe your vision for what having a newborn would be like has been abruptly altered by the reality of it all. Maybe your dreams feel like they’re falling apart as you grieve a pregnancy loss or grieve who you used to be in the “before times”. This season of life is such a uniquely transformative period that it can throw even the most well-prepared people into a state of emotional and mental chaos they never saw coming.
Andrea Wetterau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC, RYT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
I have significant experience working in the fields of eating disorders and trauma, and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT); certified in Perinatal Mental Health; and a Registered Yoga Teacher who can provide one-on-one, trauma-informed yoga sessions.
If you are: wanting recovery from trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, etc. before (or after) becoming a parent; trying to conceive; pregnant; hoping to heal from birth trauma; in your postpartum; struggling with perinatal mental health; or a parent who wants to put an end to abusive generational cycles with your own children. - and looking for an empathetic and supportive space for recovery - then you are in the right place. My training and experience over the past 10+ years has led to the creation of Wetterau Wellness, a private practice dedicated to the healing and personal growth of parents and parents-to-be.
I have significant experience working in the fields of eating disorders and trauma, and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT); certified in Perinatal Mental Health; and a Registered Yoga Teacher who can provide one-on-one, trauma-informed yoga sessions.
If you are: wanting recovery from trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, etc. before (or after) becoming a parent; trying to conceive; pregnant; hoping to heal from birth trauma; in your postpartum; struggling with perinatal mental health; or a parent who wants to put an end to abusive generational cycles with your own children. - and looking for an empathetic and supportive space for recovery - then you are in the right place. My training and experience over the past 10+ years has led to the creation of Wetterau Wellness, a private practice dedicated to the healing and personal growth of parents and parents-to-be.
Blossom Through Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, MA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
9/4/24 Accepting new clients. Hi! I'm Niamh (pronounced Neve). I specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and pregnancy and postpartum ( perinatal) mental health. I often work with clients who are dealing with high stress environments, burn-out, relationship issues, self-esteem, and adjustment issues. I believe that healing begins in a safe space. A place you can feel comfortable to grow, to explore, to reflect, and change. In your sessions with me, you should expect a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental person to accompany you on your therapy journey.
9/4/24 Accepting new clients. Hi! I'm Niamh (pronounced Neve). I specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and pregnancy and postpartum ( perinatal) mental health. I often work with clients who are dealing with high stress environments, burn-out, relationship issues, self-esteem, and adjustment issues. I believe that healing begins in a safe space. A place you can feel comfortable to grow, to explore, to reflect, and change. In your sessions with me, you should expect a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental person to accompany you on your therapy journey.
I work with adult individuals from many different backgrounds and walks of life, and especially love working with people on issues of perinatal mental health, parenting, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
We often place pressure on ourselves to be okay, power through, and be strong. Yet there are times when we need extra support. You may be navigating a major transition, experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, or grappling with grief. You may be a new parent trying to make it through the early postpartum months. You may be pregnant and preparing for big unknowns, or feeling alone in a struggle with fertility. You may be a parent wanting to reconnect with yourself. You may be navigating loss and grief and feeling totally under water. These are vulnerable, tender times when we most need to feel seen and supported with compassion and care.
I work with adult individuals from many different backgrounds and walks of life, and especially love working with people on issues of perinatal mental health, parenting, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
We often place pressure on ourselves to be okay, power through, and be strong. Yet there are times when we need extra support. You may be navigating a major transition, experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, or grappling with grief. You may be a new parent trying to make it through the early postpartum months. You may be pregnant and preparing for big unknowns, or feeling alone in a struggle with fertility. You may be a parent wanting to reconnect with yourself. You may be navigating loss and grief and feeling totally under water. These are vulnerable, tender times when we most need to feel seen and supported with compassion and care.
Paige Geisinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, PMH-C, CCTP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
Katrina Lindauer
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed mental health counselor, national certified counselor and perinatal mental health counselor.
I currently have openings for clinical supervision. Hello! I primarily work with adults, and do enjoy working with teens 15+. In the current season of my life and practice, I work best with the following: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. depression, anxiety (especially social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and phobias), grief, gender identity and sexuality, and life transitions.
I am a licensed mental health counselor, national certified counselor and perinatal mental health counselor.
I currently have openings for clinical supervision. Hello! I primarily work with adults, and do enjoy working with teens 15+. In the current season of my life and practice, I work best with the following: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. depression, anxiety (especially social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and phobias), grief, gender identity and sexuality, and life transitions.
I've also completed training through Perinatal Support Washington and support those with perinatal mood disorders.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
I've also completed training through Perinatal Support Washington and support those with perinatal mood disorders.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
Brianna Chamberlain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I'm a perinatal and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders specialist. I work with individuals ages 16-35 experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, emotion dysregulation, life transitions, stress, and challenges in relationships within families of origin. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals in pregnancy/ postpartum and new parents. The transition to parenthood is so unique and everyone deserves support. My style is warm, genuine, and direct. I often use humor with my clients, when appropriate, because laughter can be a very powerful tool and often helps foster a sense of trust and alliance.
I'm a perinatal and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders specialist. I work with individuals ages 16-35 experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, emotion dysregulation, life transitions, stress, and challenges in relationships within families of origin. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals in pregnancy/ postpartum and new parents. The transition to parenthood is so unique and everyone deserves support. My style is warm, genuine, and direct. I often use humor with my clients, when appropriate, because laughter can be a very powerful tool and often helps foster a sense of trust and alliance.
There’s a part of you that feels ready for change, but you're not sure where to start. Maybe you’ve been carrying anxiety for a while, or the overwhelming demands of postpartum life are starting to wear you down. Or perhaps you’ve been navigating the complexities of Autism or ADHD, trying to understand yourself better, feeling like no one else quite gets it. Am I just supposed to figure this out on my own? you wonder. There are days when it feels like you’re barely holding it together, but deep down, you know there’s more to you than this struggle. You just need a space where you can lay it all out without fear or judgement.
There’s a part of you that feels ready for change, but you're not sure where to start. Maybe you’ve been carrying anxiety for a while, or the overwhelming demands of postpartum life are starting to wear you down. Or perhaps you’ve been navigating the complexities of Autism or ADHD, trying to understand yourself better, feeling like no one else quite gets it. Am I just supposed to figure this out on my own? you wonder. There are days when it feels like you’re barely holding it together, but deep down, you know there’s more to you than this struggle. You just need a space where you can lay it all out without fear or judgement.
Lily Hilen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I provide relationship enhancement and preparation for marriage and baby and preconception/ pregnancy/ postpartum therapy.
You are not alone. Maybe you're needing support in preparation for marriage, pregnancy, and baby's arrival. Or maybe these issues bring about pain and challenge, such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, or childbirth trauma. Are you feeling stuck in a relationship or your career? Has your partnership hit some bumps while facing life transitions, is parenting feeling overwhelming, or are you in the midst of a difficult chapter of life? I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to address such life issues and meet my clients where they're at. I am direct, yet compassionate and affirming.
I provide relationship enhancement and preparation for marriage and baby and preconception/ pregnancy/ postpartum therapy.
You are not alone. Maybe you're needing support in preparation for marriage, pregnancy, and baby's arrival. Or maybe these issues bring about pain and challenge, such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, or childbirth trauma. Are you feeling stuck in a relationship or your career? Has your partnership hit some bumps while facing life transitions, is parenting feeling overwhelming, or are you in the midst of a difficult chapter of life? I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to address such life issues and meet my clients where they're at. I am direct, yet compassionate and affirming.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
My personal background as a birth and postpartum doula informs a particular desire to connect with and support new parents and growing families.
Life is full of transitions—some anticipated, others surprising. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, a new relationship, or the profound journey of pregnancy and postpartum, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected is normal. I provide a compassionate, safe space to explore emotions and reconnect with yourself. Therapy is a collaborative journey where we build trust and cultivate authenticity, helping you unpack feelings, embrace your strengths, and foster growth on your unique path to healing.
My personal background as a birth and postpartum doula informs a particular desire to connect with and support new parents and growing families.
Life is full of transitions—some anticipated, others surprising. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, a new relationship, or the profound journey of pregnancy and postpartum, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected is normal. I provide a compassionate, safe space to explore emotions and reconnect with yourself. Therapy is a collaborative journey where we build trust and cultivate authenticity, helping you unpack feelings, embrace your strengths, and foster growth on your unique path to healing.
Mental health struggles can make it challenging for anyone to enjoy their life fully. It is my passion to support others in finding healing in whatever way that feels right and useful for them. I believe in creating a trustworthy, non-judgmental space for therapy, in which each client can show up as they are. I have extensive training and experience with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and I also have a lot of experience (clinical and personal) working with neurodiverse individuals, particularly with ADHD.
Mental health struggles can make it challenging for anyone to enjoy their life fully. It is my passion to support others in finding healing in whatever way that feels right and useful for them. I believe in creating a trustworthy, non-judgmental space for therapy, in which each client can show up as they are. I have extensive training and experience with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and I also have a lot of experience (clinical and personal) working with neurodiverse individuals, particularly with ADHD.
Liz Hadley
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98146 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One area I hold particularly sacred support around is pregnancy loss and the perinatal journey.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
One area I hold particularly sacred support around is pregnancy loss and the perinatal journey.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
Katya Halligan, LMFT - Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I specialize in couples sex therapy and marriage counseling, relationship coaching, perinatal mental health, infertility and transition to parenting, utilizing a compassionate and direct evidence-based approach to help you in repairing past and current relational injuries and preparing you to withstand future setbacks; I also offer clinical supervision.
You feel overwhelmed and lonely in your relationship. You desire to create healthy habits, balance work and family while living and parenting with intention. You are someone who wants to have pleasurable and connected sex with your partner. You love each other and are committed, but this is hard, and you really wish there was a manual. You worry it will be like this forever and do not know where to start. You are ready to stop struggling and instead, create or rekindle a joyful and meaningful relationship, deepen your emotional connection and to feel like partners again. I am here to walk alongside you and to help you get there.
I specialize in couples sex therapy and marriage counseling, relationship coaching, perinatal mental health, infertility and transition to parenting, utilizing a compassionate and direct evidence-based approach to help you in repairing past and current relational injuries and preparing you to withstand future setbacks; I also offer clinical supervision.
You feel overwhelmed and lonely in your relationship. You desire to create healthy habits, balance work and family while living and parenting with intention. You are someone who wants to have pleasurable and connected sex with your partner. You love each other and are committed, but this is hard, and you really wish there was a manual. You worry it will be like this forever and do not know where to start. You are ready to stop struggling and instead, create or rekindle a joyful and meaningful relationship, deepen your emotional connection and to feel like partners again. I am here to walk alongside you and to help you get there.
Whole Mama Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
I work with families across the perinatal period, from conception through early parenthood.
If you’re struggling to cope in pregnancy or postpartum, I can help you navigate these challenges and offer a path towards healing and resiliency. I’m a perinatal therapist committed to helping parents and couples regain their sense of self and joy in parenting. My work focuses on building parent confidence, targeting negative thoughts around parenting, and expanding communication skills to increase support. I believe in using a strengths-based approach to help client’s amplify their inner strengths and feel like their best self. I'm currently accepting new clients Fall 2024.
I work with families across the perinatal period, from conception through early parenthood.
If you’re struggling to cope in pregnancy or postpartum, I can help you navigate these challenges and offer a path towards healing and resiliency. I’m a perinatal therapist committed to helping parents and couples regain their sense of self and joy in parenting. My work focuses on building parent confidence, targeting negative thoughts around parenting, and expanding communication skills to increase support. I believe in using a strengths-based approach to help client’s amplify their inner strengths and feel like their best self. I'm currently accepting new clients Fall 2024.
O’Brien specializes in psychological assessment, reproductive mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.
Dr. O'Brien is accepting new clients. The objectives of therapy are unique to each person: they might include alleviating emotional pain, working through past traumas, gaining self-awareness, feeling supported, developing coping mechanisms, or experiencing a new way of relating to others. Dr. O'Brien is an astute observer; she will listen to what you say while also attending to the unspoken thoughts and feelings you might struggle to articulate, guiding you through personal growth and change.
O’Brien specializes in psychological assessment, reproductive mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.
Dr. O'Brien is accepting new clients. The objectives of therapy are unique to each person: they might include alleviating emotional pain, working through past traumas, gaining self-awareness, feeling supported, developing coping mechanisms, or experiencing a new way of relating to others. Dr. O'Brien is an astute observer; she will listen to what you say while also attending to the unspoken thoughts and feelings you might struggle to articulate, guiding you through personal growth and change.
Are you feeling life isn’t going the way you want or expected? Are you feeling anxious, worried or sad about where you are and how things are going for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenthood and the challenges you or kids are facing? These are things that I am passionate about helping clients deal with in my practice. I have extensive experience with supporting people process the loss of a child or a pregnancy. I specialize in helping parents who have a child with special needs, medical trauma or learning disabilities.
Are you feeling life isn’t going the way you want or expected? Are you feeling anxious, worried or sad about where you are and how things are going for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenthood and the challenges you or kids are facing? These are things that I am passionate about helping clients deal with in my practice. I have extensive experience with supporting people process the loss of a child or a pregnancy. I specialize in helping parents who have a child with special needs, medical trauma or learning disabilities.
I also have an advanced Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certification and a Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) certification.
As human beings, we frequently subject ourselves to harsh self-judgment. While self-criticism has its merits on occasion, it often engenders emotional turmoil. Research into self-compassion has unveiled its extraordinary ability to diminish anxiety, depression, and stress while elevating motivation, confidence, and overall performance. Yet, the practical application of self-compassion is often more challenging than mere words suggest.
I also have an advanced Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certification and a Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) certification.
As human beings, we frequently subject ourselves to harsh self-judgment. While self-criticism has its merits on occasion, it often engenders emotional turmoil. Research into self-compassion has unveiled its extraordinary ability to diminish anxiety, depression, and stress while elevating motivation, confidence, and overall performance. Yet, the practical application of self-compassion is often more challenging than mere words suggest.
Molly Coffin Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98118
I know the isolation and grief that can arise during/after pregnancy, and how hard it is to be vulnerable.
Being in relationship with others without losing ourselves can be challenging. It is especially hard during periods of transition, when we're taking on a new role or just getting used to living in a new place. I am a therapist who listens closely, with curiosity, and who will support you in processing loss, finding or amplifying your voice, and rebuilding your sense of self as you navigate change. With humor and compassion, I will guide you toward making conscious choices that align with your values and goals.
I know the isolation and grief that can arise during/after pregnancy, and how hard it is to be vulnerable.
Being in relationship with others without losing ourselves can be challenging. It is especially hard during periods of transition, when we're taking on a new role or just getting used to living in a new place. I am a therapist who listens closely, with curiosity, and who will support you in processing loss, finding or amplifying your voice, and rebuilding your sense of self as you navigate change. With humor and compassion, I will guide you toward making conscious choices that align with your values and goals.
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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.