Perinatal Mental Health
Licensed therapists who specialize in the emotional side of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and early parenting.
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Annemarie BelloLCSW, PMH-C
Over 20 years of experience. Perinatal anxiety and OCD, burnout, perfectionism, and the transition to parenthood.
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Abby GianninyLMHC, PMH-C, Rochester
Individual therapy and supportive groups for new, expecting, and experienced moms, with training in integrative health, nutrition, and yoga.
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Jenna HineLCSW, Rochester
Co-founder of Kindred Connection. Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum support, with experience in the LGBTQIA+ community, ADHD, and OCD.
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Yezenia HusseyLMHC-D, Mosaic Mental Health Counseling
Founder of Mosaic Mental Health. Support through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and becoming a parent.
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Dori LatekLMSW, Charlie Health
Community outreach for Charlie Health’s virtual intensive outpatient program, including a track for new and expecting mothers.
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Tara Nolan-DeRoseLMHC
Telehealth therapy for fertility treatment, pregnancy, and motherhood, from someone who has walked that path.
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Emily ReinLMHC, Churchville
Counselor in private practice since 2012, most passionate about maternal mental health, trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety.
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Vanessa SamsonLMFT, Rochester
Marriage and family therapist for individuals and couples, specializing in perinatal mental health, trauma, parenting, and couples therapy.
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Christina TaillieMS, LMHC, PMH-C, Pittsford
Trauma-informed care with over 20 years of clinical experience. Offers a free consultation to see if it’s the right fit.
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Karla WeidmanLCAT, CASAC, PMH-C, Ontario
Lived experience with infertility, fertility treatment, and pregnancy and parenthood after loss. Gentle, direct support.
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Teagan WhiteLMHC-D, Rochester
EMDR-trained counselor and doula with lived experience of IVF, endometriosis, and the NICU.
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Jamie WilliamsLMHC, Rochester
Co-founder of Kindred Connection. Family-focused care for individuals, parents, and couples through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
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Lauren WinderlLMHC, Webster
Helping new parents with identity shifts, postpartum anxiety, depression, rage, relationship changes, and grief.
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Mental Health MatchingAbout Perinatal Mental Health
At Kindred Connection, we understand that the perinatal period, spanning from family planning, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, can be a time of immense joy, but it can also come with significant mental health challenges. This is why our affiliates offer specialized perinatal mental health support for women, birthing persons, and non-birthing partners. We are here to ensure that no one faces these challenges alone, and our goal is to build a supportive community that prioritizes mental wellness throughout this transformative journey.
Common Questions
What is perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional and psychological well-being of women, birthing persons, and non-birthing partners during the period from family planning through pregnancy and postpartum. It includes addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and stress related to fertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood.
What mental health conditions are commonly addressed in perinatal mental health?
Common conditions include perinatal anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, birth trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and grief following pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or miscarriage.
How do I know if I need perinatal mental health support?
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or having trouble coping during pregnancy, postpartum, or even during the fertility process, it may be helpful to seek mental health support. Symptoms such as persistent sadness, irritability, trouble sleeping, feelings of hopelessness, or difficulty bonding with your baby are also signs that mental health support could be beneficial.
Do you offer services for non-birthing partners?
Yes! We recognize that non-birthing partners can also experience emotional challenges during the perinatal period. Our affiliates offer mental health support for partners, including therapy and counseling to help them navigate their own emotional journeys and support their families.
How do I get started with perinatal mental health services?
Getting started is simple. Browse the perinatal mental health providers on this page and reach out to one who feels like a good fit, or try our mental health matching and we’ll help connect you with a provider. Each provider will work with you to find the best type of support for your needs and preferences.
Is perinatal mental health therapy covered by insurance?
Many affiliates accept insurance, though coverage varies by plan. Each provider’s profile lists the plans they accept, and we recommend checking with your insurance company to verify coverage for mental health services.
How do I know if I have Out of Network (OON) Coverage?
Out-of-network coverage refers to healthcare services provided by a provider that is not in contract with your insurance company. You can find the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. You can ask about your out-of-network benefits for the specific type of healthcare service you are seeking.
Are You a Perinatal Professional?
Join a collaborative network of Rochester providers. Sliding scale membership, a directory profile, and peer support.