Why I Became a Perinatal Therapist

My passion for working with the perinatal population really took root in graduate school, when I started learning about the huge gaps in maternal mental healthcare. I was shocked to realize how many women struggle silently during pregnancy and postpartum, without the support or understanding they deserve. This led myself and classmates to advocate for a proclamation to be made by the governor of Kansas declaring the month of May to be Maternal Mental Health month. 

 

Not long after, my own pregnancy and postpartum journey brought those lessons to life in a deeply personal way. I experienced firsthand the mix of joy, vulnerability, and emotional challenges that come with becoming a mother, and it opened my eyes to how important compassionate, informed care is during this time. That experience solidified my commitment to supporting mothers and families, helping them feel seen, heard, and cared for through every part of their journey.

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My approach is

Holistic & Individualized

Collaborative & Intentional

Trauma Informed

 

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Sitting with Me

My approach is relational, and so I believe that therapy is collaborative rather than prescriptive. I know that you are the expert of your own life and experience, and it would be my privilege to walk alongside you as you understand yourself on a deeper level. Though you may doubt it – I deeply believe that you are the best parent for your child, and therapy is about reconnecting to wisdom that has always been inside you. 

 

We Move at Your Pace
We take inventory of your environment and mental load. We work with your body and nervous system – not just your thoughts. In therapy I will integrate ACT, mindfulness, and parts work to help you heal from difficult experiences. I will also focus on nervous system regulation to help you gain resources to stay calm, grounded, and safe. Finally, I will show up in an authentic, warm, and empathetic way while still being unafraid to gently challenge you when needed. 

 

I know firsthand therapy works, and I am genuinely invested in every client. You want a therapist who gets it, and I get that.

 

Outside the Office 
Now that you've heard about what I am like in the therapy room, you may wonder who I am outside the office. I spend a lot of quality time with my husband and am often keeping up with our young daughter! Outside of my roles of being a therapist, wife, and mom, I am happiest being outside at a local park, completing a puzzle, playing golf with friends, and mastering the art of home cooking. I love gathering with my community weekly and diving into meaningful conversations while enjoying time in the presence of others.