Online Postpartum Depression therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Postpartum
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for postpartum depression and related perinatal mental health challenges, including postpartum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts after childbirth, bonding difficulties, and the stress that can accompany early parenthood. These experiences can deeply affect emotional well-being, relationships, marriage dynamics, and overall family functioning.
Brad takes a holistic and compassionate approach to postpartum mental health, helping clients navigate the emotional, psychological, and relational changes that often occur after childbirth. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to process feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, guilt, disconnection, or exhaustion, while also addressing the underlying stressors and life adjustments that may be contributing to distress.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support healing and recovery. Treatment focuses on reducing emotional distress, restoring balance, strengthening coping skills, and helping clients reconnect with themselves, their relationships, and their sense of purpose.
Postpartum challenges often involve significant hormonal, emotional, and identity shifts, and they can be intensified by past trauma, lack of support, sleep deprivation, or ongoing stress. Brad’s approach helps clients explore both present-day stressors and deeper emotional patterns in order to support meaningful and lasting recovery.
Therapy is collaborative, individualized, and focused on helping clients feel supported, understood, and empowered during this important life transition. The goal is not only symptom relief, but also helping clients rebuild emotional stability, confidence, and connection within themselves and their family system.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move through postpartum depression, restore emotional balance, and experience greater connection, joy, and stability in motherhood and family life.
28 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Postpartum
Chibby Efuribe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
We help manage this condition with effective strategies or medication management
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Postpartum
Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
New mothers expect to have a wonderful experience when they bring their babies home. If you are living with postpartum depression, that wonderful experience can feel like a nightmare. In therapy, I work to help new mothers find their way through postpartum depression back to healthy, connected coping.
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Meredith Luttrell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, Clinical Supervisor
The perinatal period — from pregnancy through the first year postpartum — can bring profound joy and profound struggle, often at the same time. Our practice includes a certified perinatal mental health specialist who provides specialized, compassionate support for postpartum depression, anxiety, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and the complex emotional landscape of new parenthood. You don't have to pretend you're fine — and you don't have to navigate this alone.
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Ashika Dickerson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Postpartum depression can make what should be a joyful time feel overwhelming, affecting your mood, energy, confidence, and connection with your baby and loved ones. You do not have to navigate this alone. I provide compassionate, concierge-level care through comprehensive evaluation, personalized treatment planning, and evidence-based medication management when appropriate. My goal is to help you regain emotional balance, strengthen your confidence, and support your well-being so you can fully embrace this important chapter with greater peace and resilience.
1 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Postpartum
Tatiana Turo-Handy, PsyD., PMH-C
Psychologist, PsyD. PMH-C
Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety can make the early months of parenthood feel overwhelming, lonely, or frightening. Many new parents experience intense worry, sadness, irritability, racing thoughts, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or their baby. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychologist and PMH‑C certified clinician, I provide compassionate, evidence‑based therapy to help individuals understand what they’re experiencing, reduce emotional distress, and regain a sense of stability and confidence.
Therapy offers a supportive space to explore the challenges of sleep deprivation, shifting identity, relationship changes, intrusive thoughts, and the pressure to “feel okay.” Together, we work toward strengthening coping skills, rebuilding emotional balance, and helping you feel more grounded during this vulnerable and transformative time.
10 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Postpartum Depression counseling and support services focus on helping new mothers navigate the complex emotional challenges that may arise following childbirth. PPD is a common mental health concern characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fatigue that can hinder a mother's ability to care for herself or her newborn. We provide compassionate care, understanding, and professional treatment strategies to support mothers in their recovery from postpartum depression.
Personalized Treatment and Healing
* Counseling: Offering individual counseling sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), to address the specific emotional needs of each mother.
* Medication Management: Assessing and providing guidance on the use of medications when necessary, while considering breastfeeding and hormonal fluctuations.
* Support Groups: Facilitating support groups to provide a shared space where mothers can connect with others going through similar experiences.
* Partner and Family Involvement: Involving partners and family members in the recovery process, providing education to enhance their understanding and ability to offer support.
* Wellness and Self-Care Strategies: Encouraging practices that promote physical well-being and self-care to support overall mental health during the postpartum period.
Goals of Postpartum Depression Counseling
Our PPD counseling and support services strive to:
* Alleviate Symptoms: Reduce the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms, helping mothers regain emotional balance.
* Strengthen Mother-Child Bonding: Assist mothers in developing a nurturing bond with their newborn, which is essential for the child's development and the mother's emotional well-being.
* Restore Functionality: Empower mothers to manage daily tasks and responsibilities effectively, improving their ability to care for themselves and their families.
* Build Resilience: Foster resilience and coping skills to handle the stresses and demands of motherhood.
* Promote Recovery and Well-being: Support sustained recovery and a return to a state of well-being, enabling mothers to experience the joys of motherhood alongside its challenges.
Postpartum Depression is a treatable condition, and our goal is to support mothers in overcoming these challenges so they can enjoy motherhood to the fullest. We believe in providing a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where mothers can seek help without stigma. You are not alone, and with the right help, recovery is possible.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Nikita Pion-Klockner, Holistic Therapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
The perinatal period — including pregnancy, postpartum, and the early months of parenting — can bring unexpected emotional challenges such as sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your baby. I provide compassionate, specialized perinatal mental health support to help you feel steadier, supported, and more like yourself again as you navigate this profound life transition.
19 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Robin Kaye Stilwell
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Childbirth is beautiful and at the same time brings significant changes in life. Most women believe that they are supposed to instinctively and joyfully feel connected to their babies. If depression and anxiety occur, many feel guilty that they are bad mothers. It is important to be aware that post-partum depression is common and treatable and is a medical issue.
44 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Postpartum
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At Washington Psychological Wellness, we understand the unique cultural, environmental, biological, and psychological factors that may impact a woman's mental health and overall well-being. Our therapists can help with common women's issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, infertility, pregnancy & loss, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, posttraumatic stress, eating disorders, menopause, borderline personality, mood-related challenges, low self-worth, self-harming behaviors, and work-life balance. Washington Psychological Wellness is a body-positive, inclusive and affirmative practice that believes in equality for all regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health or another status. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule a free 15-minute consultation!
12 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for individuals navigating the emotional and mental health challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Our recommended therapists help clients manage stress, anxiety, and mood changes while fostering healthy coping strategies and self-care practices. We offer guidance to support both the parent and family’s well-being during this important life transition.
Recommended therapists: Bria Young-Josephs, Katrina Williams
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Struggling with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum? This is not your fault and you are not alone. (One in five women develop a mood disorder within a year of giving birth!) With expert care, you can be well, feel like yourself again, feel capable of being the parent, partner, and friend you want to be. If you are looking for help for sadness, anxiety, fears, irritability, rage, or loss related to building your family, I can help. At The Postpartum Adjustment Center, I have been providing empathic evidenced-based treatment for parents for over 20 years. I can help you find emotional stability and joy as you navigate the stresses of motherhood.
28 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey there! If you're a new parent struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, we're here to offer support and understanding. Being a mom or dad is a rollercoaster, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed. We specialize in helping parents like you navigate through these challenges. Let's work together to explore your feelings, find coping strategies, and create a nurturing space for your well-being. Parenthood is a unique journey, and it's normal to face ups and downs. In our sessions, you'll find a safe place to share your experiences without judgment. You're not alone, and we're here to walk beside you on your path towards a more balanced and joyful parenthood. Your mental health matters, and I'm honored to be part of your journey to a brighter, happier family life.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Postpartum
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
The transition into parenthood can bring unexpected emotional challenges. Therapy provides compassionate support while addressing the emotional, relational, and trauma-related factors that may contribute to postpartum depression.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for post-partum and peri-partum depression.
18 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Giving birth and raising a child is one of the most significant adjustments any parent must make that requires us to accommodate ourselves to the presence of an infant/young child who is dependent on us. This can (and almost certainly does at times) feel desperate to the point that we don't know what to do. It is vital that we allow ourselves some degree of self-compassion to know and accept these overwhelming circumstance in order to reach out to others for support and guidance to help us through.
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD
Some mothers experience a loss in their identity and adult life. I work to help new mothers reclaim their life and work to define a new role in their life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Dr. Daisy Vélez
Psychologist, PsyD, DipACLM, PMH-C
Bringing a new baby into the world doesn’t always feel the way you expected it to. If you're struggling with sadness, anxiety, irritability, or a sense of disconnection after birth, you're not alone—and you’re not failing. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore what you're going through, reconnect with yourself, and begin healing. With evidence-based support tailored to this tender stage of life, we’ll work together to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and whole.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
I'm certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and love supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum and adjustment to parenting. I also have training and experience supporting clients through loss and abortion, including termination for medical reasons, and consider myself a pro-choice therapist.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Postpartum
MJB Wellness LLC
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Coach, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Sex Educator, Certified Reiki
Much like loss and grief, PostPartum Depression is an issue that can be resolved through Hypnotherapy. Once we understand the specific triggers for the various symptoms, we can alter the client's responses, installing positive triggers. We can even alter the body's responses, going into the part of the subconscious mind that controls hormones and other physical processes and change settings, getting the body to reset things to the optimum levels. This is a technique that I have used frequently for many different issues and it works powerfully.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Washington, D.C. average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Postpartum Depression (100%), Anxiety or Fears (85%), and Depression (80%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Postpartum Depression |
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 74% | Loss or Grief |
| 67% | Women's Issues |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |