Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Franklin, WI
Beth Harms is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, she maintains standing with the NBCC as a nationally certified counselor and has licensure as a substance abuse counselor (SAC-IT). She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With more than 20 years of experience working in non-profit settings with diverse populations, Beth has had the privilege of caring for people of all ages, genders, and races, and considers it an honor to be in the mental health counseling field.
Beth Harms is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, she maintains standing with the NBCC as a nationally certified counselor and has licensure as a substance abuse counselor (SAC-IT). She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With more than 20 years of experience working in non-profit settings with diverse populations, Beth has had the privilege of caring for people of all ages, genders, and races, and considers it an honor to be in the mental health counseling field.
Carrie Banaszak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master of Science in Community Psychology from Alverno College. Carrie values the healing potential of human connection and believe that sharing moments of loss, shame, joy, and disappointment can lead to stronger self-acceptance and connection with others. Her priority is to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to talk about your personal issues and concerns. Carrie is non-judgmental, patient, and understanding.
Carrie Banaszak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master of Science in Community Psychology from Alverno College. Carrie values the healing potential of human connection and believe that sharing moments of loss, shame, joy, and disappointment can lead to stronger self-acceptance and connection with others. Her priority is to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to talk about your personal issues and concerns. Carrie is non-judgmental, patient, and understanding.
Gretchen Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, WI 53132
Are you concerned about either your children or your primary relationship with your partner? Even yourself? Do you see certain behaviors, beliefs, or other concerns that keep going through the same old cycles and negative patterns over and over? The repetition of the same unwanted thing happening again and again can lead to even more frustration, acting out, withdrawal, bad habits and very high levels of distress. I can help with that!
Are you concerned about either your children or your primary relationship with your partner? Even yourself? Do you see certain behaviors, beliefs, or other concerns that keep going through the same old cycles and negative patterns over and over? The repetition of the same unwanted thing happening again and again can lead to even more frustration, acting out, withdrawal, bad habits and very high levels of distress. I can help with that!
Mehwish Aqueel
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, WI 53132
“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP” (Tao Te Ching) I am a National Board Certified Counselor specialized in Evidence Based Treatment. My treatment philosophy is to help Adolescents, Adults and families manage stressful life situations, relational stressors, embrace change, acceptance and meet challenging goals.
“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP” (Tao Te Ching) I am a National Board Certified Counselor specialized in Evidence Based Treatment. My treatment philosophy is to help Adolescents, Adults and families manage stressful life situations, relational stressors, embrace change, acceptance and meet challenging goals.
I will provide a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that you can move past life’s challenges, develop new coping skills and live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
I will provide a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that you can move past life’s challenges, develop new coping skills and live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
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Kristin Damato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
My practice is dedicated to supporting women through life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in practice, I have a passion for walking with women through life’s hardships -whether that is through pregnancy and new motherhood, anxiety or depression, or relational difficulties due to complex trauma histories. I want you to feel safe and held without judgment, and provide feedback and support with the warmth of a friend but with sound knowledge and guidance you can trust.
My practice is dedicated to supporting women through life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in practice, I have a passion for walking with women through life’s hardships -whether that is through pregnancy and new motherhood, anxiety or depression, or relational difficulties due to complex trauma histories. I want you to feel safe and held without judgment, and provide feedback and support with the warmth of a friend but with sound knowledge and guidance you can trust.
Choosing to begin therapy is a brave decision. My supportive and empathic nature will help you to navigate the struggles you may be facing in your family or other relationships, work, school, health or any other area of life, as well as develop solutions to unique and everyday problems. As a therapist, I utilize a collaborative and flexible approach to ensure you are an active part of the process. I believe that humor and lightheartedness are vital in our work together. I specialize in working with prenatal/postpartum mental health issues, mood/anxiety disorders, life transitions, and trauma.
Choosing to begin therapy is a brave decision. My supportive and empathic nature will help you to navigate the struggles you may be facing in your family or other relationships, work, school, health or any other area of life, as well as develop solutions to unique and everyday problems. As a therapist, I utilize a collaborative and flexible approach to ensure you are an active part of the process. I believe that humor and lightheartedness are vital in our work together. I specialize in working with prenatal/postpartum mental health issues, mood/anxiety disorders, life transitions, and trauma.
If you're reading this, you may be feeling lost and confused, or you may be thinking that you need someone to help you through your struggles. I'm so proud of you for taking the first step towards healing. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, so I want to do what I can to support you. I specialize in helping teens and adults with histories of trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and more. You deserve to have a treatment that is specified to your needs and goals, and I want to provide you with a safe place to explore, process, and heal from your traumatic experiences.
If you're reading this, you may be feeling lost and confused, or you may be thinking that you need someone to help you through your struggles. I'm so proud of you for taking the first step towards healing. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, so I want to do what I can to support you. I specialize in helping teens and adults with histories of trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and more. You deserve to have a treatment that is specified to your needs and goals, and I want to provide you with a safe place to explore, process, and heal from your traumatic experiences.
For the past nine years, I have been working with families through various capacities: community building and facilitating support groups around birth trauma, perinatal loss, VBAC and planning your c-section.
I am here for you to show up as you are: do you need a place to vent your post partum rage? A place to sit quietly and relieve life's pressures with support? I'm passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, especially parents. Therapy is a space for us to work alongside each other, in the ways you feel most supportive.
For the past nine years, I have been working with families through various capacities: community building and facilitating support groups around birth trauma, perinatal loss, VBAC and planning your c-section.
I am here for you to show up as you are: do you need a place to vent your post partum rage? A place to sit quietly and relieve life's pressures with support? I'm passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, especially parents. Therapy is a space for us to work alongside each other, in the ways you feel most supportive.
Bernadette Mullins Miller, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Issues I specialize in are broad, and range from mood/anxiety disorders, trauma, postpartum/pregnancy conditions, chronic health, relationship issues and divorce related matters including mediation.
My intentions are simple. I work to create the type of therapeutic relationship that clients will need to do the exploring, processing and growing that psychotherapy allows. I've always considered it a great privilege to be allowed into client's lives, and are consistently in awe of one's ability to grow and heal.
Issues I specialize in are broad, and range from mood/anxiety disorders, trauma, postpartum/pregnancy conditions, chronic health, relationship issues and divorce related matters including mediation.
My intentions are simple. I work to create the type of therapeutic relationship that clients will need to do the exploring, processing and growing that psychotherapy allows. I've always considered it a great privilege to be allowed into client's lives, and are consistently in awe of one's ability to grow and heal.
Hi, I’m Olivia! My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to feel understood and valued. Whether you are feeling stuck, navigating a life transition, or hoping to better understand yourself, I look forward to being a part of your healing journey. It's a privilege to hear your story and help you walk through the hard parts of life. I work primarily with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem difficulties, and life transitions. I have a passion for supporting clients navigating women’s health issues such as perinatal & postpartum mental health challenges, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Hi, I’m Olivia! My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to feel understood and valued. Whether you are feeling stuck, navigating a life transition, or hoping to better understand yourself, I look forward to being a part of your healing journey. It's a privilege to hear your story and help you walk through the hard parts of life. I work primarily with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem difficulties, and life transitions. I have a passion for supporting clients navigating women’s health issues such as perinatal & postpartum mental health challenges, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship wounds, significant transitions, spiritual development and integration, ADHD, and postpartum challenges.
Through a warm and gentle approach, I create space for clients to unpack whatever is troubling them with patience and support. Often “symptoms” are a function of being stuck or at odds with ourselves and others, or from painfully re-living past events. After addressing the most pressing problems and identifying key triggers, we can then turn to the underlying internal conflicts or relational patterns. By healing these conflicts, clients come to better understand themselves and live more peacefully in the here and now. In a word, they become more authentic!
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship wounds, significant transitions, spiritual development and integration, ADHD, and postpartum challenges.
Through a warm and gentle approach, I create space for clients to unpack whatever is troubling them with patience and support. Often “symptoms” are a function of being stuck or at odds with ourselves and others, or from painfully re-living past events. After addressing the most pressing problems and identifying key triggers, we can then turn to the underlying internal conflicts or relational patterns. By healing these conflicts, clients come to better understand themselves and live more peacefully in the here and now. In a word, they become more authentic!
Elisabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience that includes community social work, child welfare, psychiatric emergency intake, outpatient and group therapy. Elisabeth works with adolescents and older. Clinical interest and specialties include Life Transitions, Women's Issues, Trauma, LGBTQi Support, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Substance Use, Parenting Support, Eating Disorders, Safety Concerns and Postpartum.
Elisabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience that includes community social work, child welfare, psychiatric emergency intake, outpatient and group therapy. Elisabeth works with adolescents and older. Clinical interest and specialties include Life Transitions, Women's Issues, Trauma, LGBTQi Support, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Substance Use, Parenting Support, Eating Disorders, Safety Concerns and Postpartum.
I am comfortable discussing adjustment to a diagnosis or disability, employment issues, parenting, pregnancy difficulties, post-partum transition, and relationship concerns.
Hello! My name is Caralee Morrison and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. Every person comes to therapy for different reasons, and I'd like to work with you to determine the best-individualized approaches that will help you reach your goals. My focus areas are ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, post-partum anxiety, secondary infertility, and adjustment to an injury or disability.
I am comfortable discussing adjustment to a diagnosis or disability, employment issues, parenting, pregnancy difficulties, post-partum transition, and relationship concerns.
Hello! My name is Caralee Morrison and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. Every person comes to therapy for different reasons, and I'd like to work with you to determine the best-individualized approaches that will help you reach your goals. My focus areas are ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, post-partum anxiety, secondary infertility, and adjustment to an injury or disability.
Nickie is a licensed clinical social worker who has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and a master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to practicing as an outpatient psychotherapist, she has previous experience working at Rogers Memorial Hospital and various university settings in order to assist adolescents, adults and families in dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. Nickie specializes in life and career transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, communication, as well as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns.
Nickie is a licensed clinical social worker who has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and a master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to practicing as an outpatient psychotherapist, she has previous experience working at Rogers Memorial Hospital and various university settings in order to assist adolescents, adults and families in dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. Nickie specializes in life and career transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, communication, as well as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns.
Hello! I’m LaKeesha. Individuals working with me as a therapist will experience a safe and supportive environment where they can openly explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Hello! I’m LaKeesha. Individuals working with me as a therapist will experience a safe and supportive environment where they can openly explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
I find inspiration in the strength and resilience I see in the work I do with my patients. Everyone has their own unique life story and worldview. These beliefs and values help establish ones character and value system. Throughout life, all people face challenges or barriers that can influence their mental health and alter one’s worldview. Vulnerability plays a key role in seeking out help and utilizing therapy to become more empowered and overcome these challenges. I believe the therapeutic process leads to restored hope, gained insight, confidence, and learning healthy ways to cope.
I find inspiration in the strength and resilience I see in the work I do with my patients. Everyone has their own unique life story and worldview. These beliefs and values help establish ones character and value system. Throughout life, all people face challenges or barriers that can influence their mental health and alter one’s worldview. Vulnerability plays a key role in seeking out help and utilizing therapy to become more empowered and overcome these challenges. I believe the therapeutic process leads to restored hope, gained insight, confidence, and learning healthy ways to cope.
If anxiety and fear have more control over your life than you do, you are not alone. Living with relentless-intrusive thoughts, scary images, paralyzing anxiety, and mental and health-related fears is exhausting. If you support a loved one suffering from OCD or anxiety, it can be just as painful. Being pregnant or a new parent adds additional stress and responsibility, which can make symptoms worse. Working with me, you will gain a better understanding of what is happening, reduce unwanted symptoms like anxiety, fear, and shame, and learn helpful tools and coping skills to manage all of it.
If anxiety and fear have more control over your life than you do, you are not alone. Living with relentless-intrusive thoughts, scary images, paralyzing anxiety, and mental and health-related fears is exhausting. If you support a loved one suffering from OCD or anxiety, it can be just as painful. Being pregnant or a new parent adds additional stress and responsibility, which can make symptoms worse. Working with me, you will gain a better understanding of what is happening, reduce unwanted symptoms like anxiety, fear, and shame, and learn helpful tools and coping skills to manage all of it.
Courtney Gutantes is a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults ages 17 and up. Courtney earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and her master's degree from Marquette University. Following the completion of her formal training in 2016, Courtney has worked with children, adolescents, and their families across the inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.
Courtney Gutantes is a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults ages 17 and up. Courtney earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and her master's degree from Marquette University. Following the completion of her formal training in 2016, Courtney has worked with children, adolescents, and their families across the inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.
Hello! My name is Kayla Veness and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Wisconsin. My approach is gentle yet direct within session so that my clients can feel validated and reach their personal mental health goals. I find great joy working with a variety of clients and I especially enjoy working with couples or adult women.
Hello! My name is Kayla Veness and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Wisconsin. My approach is gentle yet direct within session so that my clients can feel validated and reach their personal mental health goals. I find great joy working with a variety of clients and I especially enjoy working with couples or adult women.
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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.