
Frequently Asked Questions
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During our initial consultation, we will discuss what you’re facing, what you’re looking for, and how I can support you.
During our first session, we will get to know each other and get comfortable together. From there, we will create a plan for your course of therapy, including your needs and goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and conducted virtually or in-person. -
My fee is $140 a session.
I do not take insurance - operating outside of this system allows me to avoid insurance-controlled practices, such as mandatory diagnoses and limits on the duration and frequency of sessions. However, i can provide monthly superbills for out-of-network claims. Click here to check you out-of-network benefits for free. -
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As a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, I often hear new mothers say, "I thought I could just talk to any therapist about how I'm feeling." And while any therapist can provide support, the perinatal period—pregnancy through the first year postpartum—is a profoundly unique life stage that brings with it emotional, physical, hormonal, and relational shifts that require a nuanced understanding.
Specialized perinatal mental health therapists are trained to recognize and treat the full spectrum of experiences that generalist therapists may miss or misinterpret. This includes understanding how hormonal changes affect mood, how birth trauma can present as anxiety or PTSD, how sleep deprivation compounds mental health symptoms, and how intrusive thoughts—common in the postpartum period—can be safely processed without shame or fear.
We are also attuned to the real-world challenges of breastfeeding, body image, identity shifts, returning to work, changes in partner dynamics, and grief around how different motherhood feels compared to what was expected. Importantly, we understand how to treat these issues in context, without pathologizing them or offering advice that feels disconnected from the lived experience of new parenthood.
Working with a perinatal specialist means being seen, heard, and supported by someone who "gets it"—who can help you not only cope, but heal, grow, and thrive. This stage is too tender, too important, and too transformative to go unsupported or misunderstood. You deserve care that is grounded in expertise and compassion specific to what you are going through.