Perinatal Mental Health Support

Perinatal Mental Health Support

Perinatal mental health support

Becoming a parent is one of the most significant transitions in life. It's a time of joy and excitement, but it can also feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling to manage your thoughts and emotions, or if something just doesn’t feel right, you’re not alone. 

Perinatal mental health challenges are more common than many realize. Whether you are preparing to welcome a new baby or managing the early months of parenthood, it’s natural to experience difficult feelings along the way.

At Pear Tree Therapy, I’m here to support you in this life-changing path.

What Is Perinatal Mental Health?

Perinatal mental health includes the emotional challenges and mental health struggles that can arise during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. These challenges can look different for everyone. 

You might feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with mood swings, or questioning whether you’re doing things “right.”

For some, past traumas or complicated pregnancies can add layers of difficulty that make perinatal mental health even more challenging. 

Adjusting to the immense changes of parenthood is a complex emotional experience. It’s normal to feel both joy and worry, but sometimes the worries and stress can become too much. 

Experiencing perinatal mental health struggles can feel isolating, but there’s no shame in seeking help. Therapy offers a safe and confidential space where you can express your emotions, challenges, and fears freely.

Seeking support for perinatal mental health can offer the understanding and tools you need to feel confident and supported.

It’s important to acknowledge that your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health during this time.

Therapy helps you:

  • Address difficult emotions that may surface during pregnancy or after the birth of your baby.

  • Process past trauma that could be impacting your mental health.

  • Build healthy coping strategies for when feelings of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm take hold.

  • Strengthen your relationship with your partner and support network during this transition.

No matter how you’re feeling, therapy for perinatal mental health can offer tools, understanding, and compassion to guide you through this time.

I approach perinatal mental health with care, respect, and deep understanding.

I specialize in creating a space for individuals, couples, and families to work through challenges in a supportive environment. 

Through therapy, we can:

  • Identify and address the root causes of your perinatal mental health struggles.

  • Offer strategies for calming anxious thoughts and alleviating overwhelm.

  • Promote a sense of control and understanding in a time that may feel unpredictable or chaotic.

  • Focus on practical steps to enhance your emotional resilience as a parent.

If you’re struggling with perinatal mental health challenges, it’s time to get the support you need. 

Your mental health is crucial for your well-being and your family’s well-being

At Pear Tree Therapy, I provide equal care to all clients, regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Perinatal mental health affects people from all walks of life, and I’m committed to offering personalized care that respects each individual’s unique experience. If you’re facing challenges related to perinatal mental health, reach out today. 

Pear Tree Therapy Investment:

$160 / 50-minute session - Individual Therapy Session

$160 / 50-minute session - Couples' Therapy Session

$160 / 50-minute session - Family Therapy Session

$220 per 80-minute session - Individual, Couples' or Family Session

  • Currently, our therapists are meeting in person or through virtual sessions. We use a secure HIPAA platform (Simple Practice) to conduct virtual video sessions which you can access on your computer, tablet, or phone.

  • All major credit cards are accepted for payment.

  • Because it is difficult to fill a cancelled appointment without sufficient notice, appointments cancelled without 24 hours notice and missed (no-show) appointments will be charged the full cost of the session.

  • We are not in-network with any insurance companies, so we do not bill directly. With PPO insurance plans, we are considered out-of-network providers and you may be reimbursed in full or in part, depending on your coverage. We can provide you with a monthly superbill to give to your insurer that is a receipt of services that may meet the criteria for individual mental health diagnosis (a requirement for any insurance compensation). Please check your coverage by asking the following questions:

    Does my plan provide out-of-network reimbursement for mental health?

    Is there a deductible I need to meet before you will start to reimburse me?

    How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

    What percentage of the fee do you cover?

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.

    • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    • If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.

    • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call 1-800-985-3059.

    PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: CMS is authorized to collect the information on this form and any supporting documentation under section 2799B-7 of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 112 of the No Surprises Act, title I of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260). We need the information on the form to process your request to initiate a payment dispute, verify the eligibility of your dispute for the PPDR process, and to determine whether any conflict of interest exists with the independent dispute resolution entity selected to decide your dispute. The information may also be used to: (1) support a decision on your dispute; (2) support the ongoing operation and oversight of the PPDR program; (3) evaluate selected IDR entity’s compliance with program rules. Providing the requested information is voluntary. But failing to provide it may delay or prevent processing of your dispute, or it could cause your dispute to be decided in favor of the provider or facility.