Perinatal Mental Health
Nurture a healthier relationship with your child and yourself, fostering long-lasting emotional well-being.
Gain Insights
Embrace Balance
Find Joy
Foster Resilience
How Long Have You Felt?
General Feelings of Sadness or Overwhelm
Struggle Adjusting to Motherhood
Relationship Strain
Unexplained Physical Symptoms
Perinatal Mental Health Is:
Early Intervention of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Prevent worsening symptoms, improve maternal well-being, and foster a healthier mother-child attachment.
Help When You Need It Most
Our therapists can offer a safe space to express your emotions without judgment. Manage anxiety and better navigate the demands of motherhood and parenthood.
Enables You To Be More Present With Your Child
When mothers are struggling with mental health difficulties, their interactions with their child can be impacted. Counseling can help you in managing stress and fatigue, enabling you to be more present and responsive to your child’s needs,
How Perinatal Counseling Works
Getting Started With Perinatal Counseling:
Step 1
Fill out the intake form
Fill out the contact form to get started!
Step 2
Together, we’ll set goals to move you forward.
Step 3
Cultivate Change
Reclaim the joy of motherhood.
3 Signs You May Be Struggling as a New Mom
We Provide Perinatal Counseling Services For
Persistent Anxiety or Sadness
Irritability & Anger Outbursts
Feelings of Worthlessness or Hopelessness
Fear & Worry About Your Baby's Health
Difficulty Bonding with Your Baby
Persistent Doubts
Suicidal Ideation
Significant Changes in Sleep Patterns
Loss of Appetite or Overeating
Fatigue or Lack of Energy
Difficulty Concentrating or Making Decisions
Increased Physical Aches & Pains
Social Isolation & Withdrawal
Changes in Libido
Difficulty Managing Stress
Neglecting Self-Care
Traumatic Birth or Delivery
Changes in Communication
Headaches & Muscle Cramps
Changes in Body Image
Meet Our Perinatal Therapists:
Keri Sawyer
Child, Teen, and Perinatal Therapist
I believe that every parent and child does the best they can and counseling is the best way to get through the relationship roadblocks to discover new possibilities of growth, connection, and understanding.
Jess Smoker
Child, Teen, and Perinatal Therapist
I’m a firm believer in the power of emotional understanding, empathizing with your struggles, and giving you tools to navigate your emotions.
Kelsey Ragan
Child, Teen, and Perinatal Therapist
I believe that having a therapist to feel safe with and connected to can be the tool you need to identify the barriers to a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is perinatal mental health and what are perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD)?
Perinatal refers to pregnancy and the year after giving birth. As much as 1 in 5 moms struggle with a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). Symptoms differ for everyone, and may include: feelings of anger, fear and/or guilt, lack of interest in the baby, appetite and sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating/ making decisions, and possible thoughts of harming the baby or oneself.
Do you work with dads?
We do! According to Postpartum Support International, 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression. So whether you are caring for a struggling partner or you feel you can use the support, we do offer services to dads as well.
Do you offer groups?
Yes! We offer groups seasonally. If you are interested in joining a group, let our intake coordinator know when you fill out our new client form!
Pricing and Paying for Services
We are a private pay counseling practice so fees are paid in full at the time of service. Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, or credit card (Visa & MasterCard).
As a healthcare provider, we accept Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Depending on the clinician, our fee schedule is as follows:
- Intake Assessment – $175 – $220
- Counseling Appointment – $155 – $180
For detailed information about our services, rates, insurance verification, and more, click below to download the FREE guide!
“I have absolutely loved the attention and care that Keri has given my son. She is attentive to his needs and clearly communicates what we should do at home.”