Compassionate Therapy for

Women and Parents in

MD, DC, and VA.

Prenatal, Perinatal, and Postpartum Therapy

designed to support your sexual health and reproductive psychology

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy sessions

  • provide a safe, confidential space for exploring feelings;

  • address challenges,;

  • developing strategies for emotional well-being;

  • Each session is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you receive the support and guidance you deserve.

Areas of Focus

  • Managing anxiety and depression

  • Helping you make choices to support your sexual and reproductive health

  • Developing healthy coping mechanisms and self-care practices

  • Exploring identity shifts and personal growth in parenthood

  • Processing past traumas or losses affecting your parenting journey

  • Addressing body image concerns and hormonal changes

Parent Planning and

Relationship Support

Navigating the journey to and through parenthood can significantly strain relationships.

Our single-session parenting planning sessions help you and your partner

communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your bond.

For example, we can create a birthing or postpartum plan together.

Areas of Focus

  • Improving communication and resolving conflicts

  • Making decisions about family planning

  • Strengthening emotional intimacy and connection

  • Balancing parenting responsibilities and maintaining your relationship

Group Therapy and

Support Groups

Group therapy offers several benefits that can make it a practical and supportive form of mental health treatment.

Here’s why someone might consider joining a group therapy session:

1. Shared Experience & Support

  • Group therapy helps individuals realize they are not alone in their struggles.

  • Connecting with others facing similar challenges reduces isolation and fosters a sense of belonging.

2. Diverse Perspectives & Insight

  • Hearing different viewpoints can provide new coping strategies and fresh insights.

  • Group members can offer constructive feedback and support each other’s growth.

3. Skill Development & Practice

  • Groups often teach valuable skills, including

  • stress management, emotional regulation, and communication strategies.

  • practice social interactions in a safe, structured environment.

4. Accountability & Motivation

  • Being part of a group creates built-in accountability, encouraging members to stay committed to their goals.

  • Seeing others make progress can be motivating and inspiring.

5. Cost-Effective Therapy Option

  • Group therapy is often more affordable than individual therapy while receiving professional guidance.

6. Safe Space for Healing

  • Led by a trained therapist, group therapy offers a

  • confidential and supportive environment for personal growth.

  • It helps members build trust and self-confidence in their healing journey.

Group therapy can be helpful for a variety of concerns, including

anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges.


Therapy intensives

Group therapy offers several benefits that can make it a practical and supportive form of mental health treatment.

Here’s why someone might consider joining a group therapy session:

1.

  • Group therapy helps individuals realize they are not alone in their struggles.

  • Connecting with others facing similar challenges reduces isolation and fosters a sense of belonging.

2.

  • Hearing different viewpoints can provide new coping strategies and fresh insights.

  • Group members can offer constructive feedback and support each other’s growth.

3.

  • Groups often teach valuable skills, including

  • stress management, emotional regulation, and communication strategies.

  • practice social interactions in a safe, structured environment.

4.

  • Being part of a group creates built-in accountability, encouraging members to stay committed to their goals.

  • Seeing others make progress can be motivating and inspiring.

5.

  • Group therapy is often more affordable than individual therapy while receiving professional guidance.

6.

  • Led by a trained therapist, group therapy offers a

  • confidential and supportive environment for personal growth.

  • It helps members build trust and self-confidence in their healing journey.

Group therapy can be helpful for a variety of concerns, including

anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges.

Therapy for Every Stage of Parenthood

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    Fertility Support

    The journey to parenthood can be filled with uncertainty and emotional turmoil, especially when facing infertility. My infertility support services provide a nurturing space to explore your feelings, manage stress, and find hope.

    Areas of Focus

    - Coping with the emotional impact of infertility treatments

    - Managing stress and anxiety related to fertility issues

    - Strengthening communication with your partner

    - Finding hope and maintaining emotional balance

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    Prenatal and Pregnancy Support

    Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring a host of physical, emotional, and psychological changes. My therapy services provide the support you need to embrace these changes with confidence and joy.

    Areas of Focus

    - Managing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum

    - Coping with physical changes and body image issues

    - Preparing for childbirth and postpartum recovery

    - Building a strong emotional bond with your baby

    - Navigating sleep deprivation and adjusting to new routines

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    Postpartum Support

    The postpartum period can be a challenging time filled with emotional highs and lows. My postpartum mental health services offer the support you need to navigate this transition with confidence and peace.

    Areas of Focus:

    - Managing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

    - Building a Strong Bond with Your Baby

    - Adjusting to New Routines and Roles

Take the first step toward a calmer, more connected family life.