Mental Health Services

 As a certified nurse midwife, women's health nurse practitioner, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to support you on your perinatal journey. With over 12 years of working with pregnant and postpartum individuals and extensive training in perinatal mental health, motherhood studies, and matrescence, I understand the unique challenges new mothers/birthing people face and am here to guide you with compassion and care.

The Difference Between Coaching and Clinical Care

Perinatal mental health coaching differs from clinical care in its approach. Coaching provides a supportive and empowering environment to help you navigate the emotional landscape of motherhood, while clinical care is designed to diagnose and treat specific mental health conditions.

  • Coaching: Focuses on setting goals, building coping strategies, and empowering you to reclaim your emotional well-being in the postpartum period.

  • Clinical Care: Involves diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions by a licensed provider, often involving therapy and/or medication.

If, during our coaching sessions, we determine that clinical care is needed, I will refer you to an appropriate mental health provider. It's also possible to work simultaneously with me as a coach and a clinical mental health provider if needed. Though I am a trained clinical provider, I do not offer clinical services. After years of providing clinical services, I found my coaching services to be more beneficial and effective, as well as allowed me to help more people, than providing clinical services. I also strongly believe the medical model of care is not designed to adequately address the

The Benefits of Perinatal Mental Health Coaching

  • Emotional Support: Provides a safe space to share feelings, frustrations, and fears without judgment.

  • Practical Guidance: Helps you develop strategies to manage stress, improve self-care, and strengthen relationships.

  • Empowerment: Enables you to take control of your mental health journey with personalized tools and insights.

  • Accountability: Regular sessions provide structure and encouragement to implement positive changes in your life.

Common Challenges We Address

  • Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: Strategies to manage symptoms and improve your emotional state.

  • Matrescence: Support during the complex transition into motherhood, guiding you through the emotional, physical, and social changes.

  • Patriarchy and Capitalism: Addressing the systemic factors that make modern motherhood challenging, including societal expectations, lack of support structures, and unrealistic demands.

  • Identity Shifts: Support in navigating the changes in your personal identity and self-image.

  • Relationship Challenges: Guidance on maintaining healthy relationships with partners and family members.

  • Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care: Help in establishing boundaries and prioritizing self-care amidst the demands of motherhood.

How We Help

  1. Initial Assessment: Understanding your current situation, challenges, and goals.

  2. Goal Setting: Collaboratively establishing achievable goals for your emotional well-being.

  3. Action Plan: Creating a personalized plan that includes coping strategies, resources, and actionable steps.

  4. Regular Coaching Sessions: Offering ongoing support, adjusting the plan as needed, and celebrating progress.

**THIS IS OPEN TO ANYONE, NOT JUST DE RESIDENTS**

Practically Prepared Perinatal Emotional Wellness Programs

$400 - $1,000

45 minute sessions

(4-12 appointments depending on program purchased)

We offer several packages for the perinatal period (perinatal entails the pregnancy and postpartum time period). The goal of these programs is to provide extensive education and support to help you set goals and make realistic plans for your postpartum experience and optimize your emotional wellbeing. All programs include our “Call the Mental Health Midwife” service, which provides unlimited text/email support for any and all questions related to pregnancy/postpartum and perinatal mental health. Please visit the Practically Prepared page for more information or here to purchase a package.

**THIS IS OPEN TO ANYONE, NOT JUST DE RESIDENTS**

Fair Play Method

$100 per session,

Packages of sessions available, starting at 5 sessions for $400

60 minute sessions

Feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of managing your household? Do you feel an imbalance in care/chorse/tasks in your relationship? Are you longing for a more balanced partnership at home? As a certified Fair Play Life Facilitator, I’m here to empower mothers like you to reclaim your time and energy. Through a proven system, we'll foster equity in household responsibilities, helping you gain more freedom to focus on what truly matters. Let's transform your home into a space where fairness thrives and mothers find the harmony they deserve

Read about the Fair Play Method here FAIR PLAY METHOD

**THIS IS OPEN TO ANYONE, NOT JUST DE RESIDENTS**

Schedule An Appointment

  • For NEW clients, please fill out the new client inquiry form, located here. Once you submit your form, within 2 business days will receive either a follow up email/phone call if more information is needed, or if no further information is needed, a link to schedule your appointment.

  • All appointments require payment at time of booking. Once you have booked an appointment, you will receive an email with a link for payment. Practically Prepared Perinatal Wellness Programs do not require prescreening, as they are a coaching-based service. They can be directly purchased here. All other services must be prescreened to ensure that you are eligible to be a patient.

  • Appointment time slots are limited and there may be a waiting list. Appointment fee’s are non-refundable if appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to scheduled appointment time.

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