Postpartum Depression therapists in Shorewood, WI
Browse Postpartum Depression therapists in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Postpartum
Sara Deese
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MCAP, LMHC-QS
Welcoming a new baby is often portrayed as a joyful time—but for many, it brings unexpected waves of sadness, anxiety, irritability, or even a sense of disconnection. If you’re struggling after birth, you're not failing—you're human, and you’re not alone. I help new moms and birthing parents navigate the emotional challenges of the postpartum period with compassion and evidence-based support. Whether you're experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you find relief, reconnect with yourself, and feel more confident in your new role.
15 Years Experience
Online in Shorewood, WI
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 Shorewood, WI (Online Only)
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 Shorewood, WI
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 Shorewood, WI (Online Only)
Postpartum
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Postpartum depression can bring sadness, guilt, or disconnection during a tender season. IFS, attachment, and mindfulness-based interventions provide support in softening shame and strengthening connection with self and child. Attachment, IFS, and interpersonal neurobiology approaches help with regulation and resilience. I also collaborate with prescribers around medication decisions and use diagnostic skills to differentiate postpartum depression from anxiety, bipolar shifts, or adjustment disorders.
29 Years Experience
Online in Shorewood, WI (Online Only)
Postpartum Depression therapists in Shorewood, WI Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Shorewood, 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) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 81% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |