Becoming a parent is a universally hard transition. Whether you or your partner need help during fertility treatment, with perinatal anxiety, or with postpartum baby blues, we can match you with the right therapist to help manage this change and find the joy.
Appointments available this week.
At Partum, we’ve seen that the mental well-being of families is too often neglected. From navigating fertility treatments to hormonal changes and loss of sleep to changing relationship dynamics and shifting responsibilities - it’s a lot to manage. You do not need to manage it all alone.
The short answer is simple: mental health therapy care can benefit anyone- whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum, or a partner. Therapy is proven to reduce anxiety, depression and can ensure your emotional wellness is taken care of.
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And of course, if you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, seeing a therapist is a great first step to take to get help.
About 1 in 7 birthing people experience postpartum depression, and for over half of these individuals, this is their first ever episode of depression by as much as 40%
Perinatal anxiety affects about 1 in 10 pregnant and postpartum people
It is well-established that mental health care including psychotherapy is highly effective in treating depression and anxiety in the perinatal period
Take control of your mental wellbeing
Our mental health providers are in network with many PPO healthcare plans. We will help you understand your options before beginning care. Cash pay and HSA or FSA options are also available.
“Growing your family is a time filled with joy, but the hormonal changes, alterations to your sleep habits, and fear of the unknown can also bring up feelings of anxiety or depression. Working with a certified mental health provider can equip you with the skills you need to adapt to these changes.”
—Dr. Melissa Dennis, Chief Medical Officer, Partum Health
Our specialists are licensed clinical social workers and psychologists specializing in perinatal support. They are carefully selected and vetted based on their experience as experts. They will help with anything you need - from anxiety to depression to setting boundaries and achieving work-life harmony.
‘I believe first and foremost that that therapeutic relationship is collaborative. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you flourish as an individual and parent.’
‘I'm passionate about working with perinatal families and facilitating opportunities for parents to create their best selves.’
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