Postpartum Depression therapists in Shelton, CT
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Postpartum
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A., LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LPC
worked with these women for over 10 years
11 Years Experience
Online in Shelton, CT (Online Only)
Postpartum
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
It’s common for new mothers (and fathers) to experience a wide range of emotions after childbirth—joy and gratitude mixed with sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being overwhelmed. These feelings don’t mean you’re failing as a parent; they mean you’re human. Postpartum counseling offers a supportive space to talk openly about your experience, understand what you’re going through, and learn ways to care for yourself during this transition. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more balanced, confident, and connected—to yourself and your baby.
27 Years Experience
Online in Shelton, CT (Online Only)
Postpartum
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with mothers in the months and years after birth who feel “off” in ways that others don’t always see. Many of the mothers I see look like they are managing from the outside, while feeling anything but okay on the inside. You may love your baby and still feel overwhelmed, numb, irritable, or not at home in your own life.
Some have had medically complicated or frightening births, NICU stays, pregnancy or birth complications, or babies with ongoing medical needs. Others had births that looked fine from the outside, but something about the experience or the aftermath has left them feeling unlike themselves.
Postpartum experiences can include persistent sadness or emptiness; anxiety, racing thoughts, or a sense of dread that does not match what is happening; intrusive thoughts or images, including fears about something happening to your baby; replaying the birth or hospital stay and wondering if you did something wrong; irritability or feeling on edge with your baby, partner, or other children; difficulty sleeping, eating, or caring for yourself even when you technically have the chance; feeling disconnected from your baby, your body, or the person you used to be; shame or guilt that you are not enjoying this time the way you thought you would; and loneliness even when you are rarely alone.
For mothers whose babies had NICU stays or ongoing medical issues, there may also be ongoing vigilance and fear, medical trauma, and the sense that you never really got a chance to just be home with your baby. I have spent more than three decades sitting with women in the perinatal season, and I know how varied “postpartum” can be.
In our work together, we slow things down and make room for your full experience without judgment. Your birth story, your mood, your fears, and your exhaustion are all welcome here. From there, we explore small, realistic shifts that help you feel more anchored, supported, and less alone in this season of your life. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out, or to prove that you are “struggling enough.” Feeling off, unlike yourself, or quietly overwhelmed is enough.
26 Years Experience
Online in Shelton, CT
Postpartum
Justine Astacio | Lotus Theory LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
The postpartum period can bring significant emotional and physical changes, often accompanied by overwhelm, identity shifts, or a sense of disconnection.
We support clients through a somatic approach that helps regulate the nervous system while creating space to process this transition. This work can help you feel more grounded, supported, and better able to navigate the demands of this stage of life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Shelton, CT
Postpartum
Dr. Amy Schullery
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with women with anxiety and depression during the course of their pregnancy, and after having a baby.
19 Years Experience
Online in Shelton, CT
Postpartum Depression therapists in Shelton, CT Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Shelton, CT average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |