Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health
Embody and Mind Collective provides mental healthcare to individuals along their child rearing journeys. As a practice, we are committed to providing specialized perinatal and reproductive mental health care to all those in need of support. We understand that not everyone’s journey looks the same, which is why we provide a wide range of counseling services to help people with issues related to infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, gynecology, pregnancy loss, family planning, infant bonding, LGBTQ+ families, and other family members.
As a practice, we believe in growth, both personally and professionally. To this end, we ensure that our clinicians consistently engage with current evidence-based training in maternal mental health.Our goal is to help support you and your loved ones with the highest quality of care that we can offer.
Whether you are just beginning your journey or well on your way, the path toward growing your family can be unpredictable and filled with ups and downs. Thankfully you do not have to navigate life’s curveballs alone. We are here to help. Engaging with therapy can be life-altering and provide you with the support you need.
Please reach out to us if you’re in need of help on your journey. Our team of counselors are committed and ready to assist. We would love to hear from you.
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INFERTILITY
Starting a family is a dream for so many. However, those who experience infertility may struggle to actualize that part of their dream. Infertility is an experience that is complex for many. It can be filled with hope, shame, disappointment, self-blame, depression, and anxiety.
Here at Embody + Mind Collective, we provide individual counseling for those facing the challenges of infertility. Our counselors receive ongoing specialized training in perinatal and reproductive mental health to ensure you are in good hands. Infertility can impact all parts of the self including the mind, heart, body, and spirit. This is why we utilize holistic and body-centered methods to help guide our clients through their fertility journeys.
Whether you are trying to conceive for the first time or have already started your family, our clinicians are here to help. We understand that the road to building your family is not always picture perfect. Whatever your path entails, we are committed to supporting you and your family. Please reach out to us to get scheduled with one of our counselors today.
We support those who are experiencing:
Primary infertility (when a pregnancy has never been achieved)
Secondary infertility (when at least one prior pregnancy has been achieved)
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Pregnancy and Postpartum
Our clinicians help individuals with pregnancy and postpartum issues such as Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum OCD, Postpartum Psychosis, and other issues related to traumatic birth.
So often, society feeds us a story that pregnancy and postpartum are the happiest times of our lives. But the truth is that nobody’s experience is perfect. Pregnancy and child rearing is life changing and causes a disruption in your lifestyle, family structure, mental health, and physiology. In fact, an estimated 15-20% of individuals experience mental health concerns during this time.
Whether you are currently pregnant or postpartum, our clinicians are here to help you with your pregnancy related concerns.
We understand that the road to building your family is not always picture perfect. Whatever your path entails, we are committed to supporting you and your family. Please reach out to us to get scheduled with one of our counselors today.
We support those who are experiencing
PPA (Postpartum Anxiety)
PPD (Postpartum Depression)
PPOCD (Postpartum OCD)
PPP Postpartum Psychosis
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Gynecology
Over time, gynecologic conditions have been shown to cause psychological distress. Despite its prevalence, awareness and resources for mental health support in these areas are still developing. Our clinicians believe in providing a safe and compassionate environment to foster wellness in your life.
Our clinicians integrate their clinical expertise with research, training and education to best support you with these issues. We understand that sexual and gynecological health is an integral part of your life, humanity, and identity. Our holistic approach to treatment recognizes all parts of you as worthy. By incorporating a mind-body approach into treatment, our clinicians will support you as you navigate your mental health concerns related to gynecology.
Informed by education and research, our clinicians aim to increase access to care for those experiencing complex gynecology, menopause, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), sexual disorders, chronic pelvic pain, and many other gynecologic conditions. If you are experiencing any of these or other gynecologic conditions, we can help.
We support those who are experiencing
Complex gynecology
Menopause
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Sexual disorders
Chronic Pelvic pain
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Other gynecologic conditions
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Pregnancy and infant loss can often be an unpredictable and painful experience to navigate for many families. Unfortunately, this type of loss is a reality for so many Nearly one in four pregnancies end in loss, yet society still deems the experience taboo. This taboo silences families and can perpetuate the isolation, grief, and loneliness of the experience even further. This is why Embody and Mind Collective is passionate about providing a space for families to feel seen and heard in their grief.
Our clinicians are trained to help families navigate the many types of pregnancy loss including failed IVF Cycle, chemical pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, selective reduction, multi-fetal reduction, and neonatal and infant loss.
We understand that pregnancy and infant loss can be a painful and complex experience that impacts all parts of the family. Whether you are seeking counseling for yourself, your partner, or other family members, we would love to support you. Please reach out to one of our counselors today.
We support those who have experienced
Failed IVF Cycle
Chemical pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
Molar pregnancy
Abortion
Miscarriage
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Stillbirth
Termination for medical reasons
Selective reduction
Multifetal reduction
Neonatal and infant loss
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FAMILY PLANNING
Preparing for one of life’s greatest adventures can feel like a daunting task. But with the right support, you and your family can thrive throughout your journey.
Therapy can help you and your family prepare for your little one in many ways. Our clinicians are passionate and equipped to support you through your upcoming major life transitions. Because we believe that everyone deserves support- it truly takes a village and you do not have to do this alone.
Our therapists are trained to create a safe space for you to find catharsis as you navigate the future. They can also help you build resilience through coping, connect you to community resources, and help you explore the possibilities as parents.
It can be intimidating when confronted with the endless choices. Our clinicians engage with ongoing training in this area in order to best serve you. Whether you are adjusting to your new roles and responsibilities, exploring the dimensionality of your parenthood experiences, or looking for support in the day-to-day, our clinicians are here to help.
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Infant bonding
Research tells us the process of bonding with your infant is crucial to their development and wellbeing later in life. In fact, we are told that this critical point in development can shape infants for the rest of their lives (Winston R, Chicot R. The importance of early bonding on the long-term mental health and resilience of children. London J Prim Care (Abingdon). 2016 Feb 24;8(1):12-14. doi: 10.1080/17571472.2015.1133012. PMID: 28250823; PMCID: PMC5330336.). And as parents, the pressure to get things perfect can feel overwhelming.
On top of that, the world around us has a lot of opinions that may influence the way we feel about bonding with our children. Therapy is a great resource to help you tune out the rest of the world’s opinions, and instead, help you tune into what your family truly needs.
We understand that as a family grows, their dynamics and relationships will change too. The way family members relate to one another will ultimately develop to accommodate their newest family member. And while this is exciting, it can also bring added stress and impact mental health outcomes within the family system.
In addition, much of the pressure for parents to bond with their infants is placed on mothers. This misconception can be a barrier to other members of the family building a connection with the infant. With the help and guidance of a therapist, we can work together to help support healthy attachment and bonding within the family system.
Whether you are struggling to manage the pressure, a father wanting to work on building confidence to bond with your baby, or not sure where to start, we are here to help. Our therapists are trained to support you through this transition with warmth and understanding.
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Support Persons + Families
Perinatal and reproductive mental health impacts the entire family system. However, reproductive mental health is commonly deferred as a “women’s issue.” Perpetuating this belief has the power to alienate and silence the struggles of other individuals in the family system who are impacted. Partners, children, and grandparents are just a few examples.
In couples, non birthing partners can often find themselves in a caregiving role for their birthing partners. While important, this caretaking can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. Our clinicians understand the complexity of this role. We strive to provide the support and relief that caretakers and supportive partners deserve.
Perinatal and reproductive mental health can also have an impact on other loved ones. Children may find all of the changes in their family system confusing or destabilizing. Counseling can help all parts of the family navigate the challenges posed by these exciting life changes.
If you, your partner, or other loved ones are struggling with issues related to reproductive mental health, our team is here to help. You do not have to carry it alone- you deserve support too.
We provide reproductive mental healthcare services for
Pregnant individuals
Partners
Children
Grandparents
Other loved ones
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LGBTQ+ Families
Perinatal and reproductive mental health impacts the entire family system. However, reproductive mental health is commonly deferred as a “women’s issue.” Perpetuating this belief has the power to alienate and silence the struggles of other individuals in the family system who are impacted. Partners, children, and grandparents are just a few examples.
Much of the talk and research around reproductive and perinatal mental health fails to include LGBTQ+ concerns. And for the most part, the body of treatment right now is centered around longstanding heteronormative and cisgendered ideals that have been in place for many years.
This lack of representation further perpetuates the stigma and marginalization of LGBTQ+ people who wish to become parents.
Along with other factors like lack of representation, research tells us that LGBTQ+ individuals experience a great deal of minority stress. This stress has been shown in the research to impact the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ parents (Amodeo AL, Esposito C, Bochicchio V, Valerio P, Vitelli R, Bacchini D, Scandurra C. Parenting Desire and Minority Stress in Lesbians and Gay Men: A Mediation Framework. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Oct 22;15(10):2318. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15102318. PMID: 30360398; PMCID: PMC6211138.). Which is why we provide support for LGBTQ+ individuals hoping to grow their families. Our clinicians are equipped to aid clients with issues related to dealing with LGBTQ+ specific conception concerns, navigating heteronormative reproductive healthcare, coping with stigma and minority stress, and much more.
Whether you are looking for resources, guidance, or support, our clinicians are here to help. Our clinicians are committed to providing inclusive reproductive mental health care for you and your family.
We support those who are experiencing
LGBTQ+ specific conception
Heteronormative reproductive healthcare
Marginalization, stigma, and minority stress
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