Postpartum Depression therapists in Madison, WI
Browse Postpartum Depression therapists in Madison, Wisconsin. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Postpartum
Orka Health and Wellness, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC
Melissa is a dedicated clinician who believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach to healing. She blends deep clinical insight with specialized techniques to help her clients move from feeling stuck to living a life of resilience.
Therapeutic Approach & Tools
Melissa utilizes a "multi-modal" approach, meaning she draws from several proven therapies to create a plan that fits your unique needs:
Core Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Advanced Neurological Tools: Melissa is trained in Brainspotting, a powerful subcortical therapy that helps process deep-seated trauma and emotional distress.
Holistic Wellness: Every session is grounded in Mindfulness and Psycho-education, empowering you with the "why" and "how" behind your healing.
Perinatal & Postpartum Specialization
A core passion for Melissa is supporting individuals through the "beautiful yet challenging" chapter of parenthood. Having received specialized training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and The Touchstone Institute, she is an expert in:
Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting emotional well-being during pregnancy.
Postpartum Care: Helping new parents navigate the transformative and often overwhelming transition to life with a newborn.
Family Resilience: Offering compassionate, evidence-based care to help families navigate this chapter with strength.
How Melissa Works With You
Like all our clinicians, Melissa begins with a full clinical assessment to understand your current struggles and dreams. Together, you will:
Identify Goals: Define what strength and resilience look like for you.
Create a Plan: Discuss which tools—like Brainspotting or IFS—best suit your journey.
Collaborate: Walk together through a structured, supportive plan to reach your goals.
5 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI (Online Only)
Postpartum
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
We provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for postpartum depression, supporting individuals as they adjust to the emotional, physical, and lifestyle changes of the postpartum period. Our approach is grounded in health psychology and emphasizes the connection between mood, sleep, stress, physical recovery, and overall wellness. We help clients develop practical coping strategies, strengthen support systems, and rebuild a sense of balance and self-efficacy during this transition. Treatment focuses on reducing depressive symptoms while promoting holistic well-being for both parent and child.
7 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI (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 Madison, WI
Postpartum
Dr. Megie Shean
Psychologist, PsyD
I work with women experiencing emotional distress related to childbirth —such as traumatic deliveries, medical interventions, intraoperative pain during cesarean, or perinatal loss—with sensitivity to how past sexual trauma can resurface during childbirth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI (Online Only)
Postpartum
Roxann Pazdera
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The transition to parenthood can bring unexpected emotional challenges. If you're experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or feeling unlike yourself after welcoming a baby, you don't have to go through it alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to process your experience, rebuild confidence, and support your emotional well-being as you care for yourself and your family.
3 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI
Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin — one of the top research universities in the country — and serves as Wisconsin's state capital, giving it an unusually high concentration of academics, researchers, and government professionals who collectively represent one of the most therapy-positive demographics in the Midwest. The city's progressive political culture and high rate of higher education strongly correlate with high therapy utilization and acceptance across multiple demographics. UW Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-developed private practice community serving Willy Street, Atwood, and the Near East Side. Madison's growing Latino, Hmong, and East African communities are increasing demand for multilingual and culturally grounded therapists.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Madison, WI Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Madison, WI average 15 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |