FAQS

Postpartum depression is a common mental health condition that can occur during the months after childbirth. It affects about 1 in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers each year.

Symptoms of postpartum depression may include persistent sadness, anxiety, irritability, difficulty sleeping, excessive worry, feeling overwhelmed, tearfulness, or difficulty bonding with your baby.

Postpartum depression is highly treatable with therapy and support. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone and you did not cause this.

As a PMH-C certified therapist, I have specialized training in the biological, psychological, and social factors that impact parents during the early stages of parenthood. While a generalist may treat anxiety, a perinatal specialist understands how those symptoms interact with hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and the identity transition of motherhood.

Postpartum anxiety is very real and treatable. Anxiety symptoms can become heightened in the postpartum period. You have so many new worries! Therapy can help!

Look for someone with PMH-C certification (specialized perinatal training), HIPAA-compliant virtual options, and experience with the specific challenges of new parenthood — like interrupted sessions, feeding schedules, and the pressure to feel grateful when you're struggling. Most perinatal therapists offer a free consultation so you can see if it's a fit. You should feel heard, not rushed, and safe enough to say "I'm not okay."

I am based out of Brooklyn in NYC, but I offer telehealth therapy throughout New York City and New York State.

I am telehealth only.

I provide telehealth therapy across New York State for postpartum, perinatal, and maternal mental health support. I utilize the HIPAA compliant doxy platform which works on your phone or computer. Because I am fully telehealth, therapy can happen in between naps, or while you are bouncing your baby on your lap!

Please note I am only licensed in New York and i can only see patients who are physically in New York doing our sessions.

I see clients via telehealth in New York Mon-Friday between 9am-2pm. Please note I do not have any evening and weekend availability. I offer either a recurring weekly slot, or if you have more flexibility we can schedule week to week.

Sessions not billed through insurance cost $200. I currently accept Aetna, Optum, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

I want to do everything I can for therapy to be affordable. Please reach out to me about sliding scale pricing.

If you have a different insurance than one of those listed above, you may still be able to use insurance to pay for therapy. I encourage you to reach out to your insurance company to find out if you have Out Of Network (OON)benefits. I am able to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Item descriptionAfter our initial consultation, we’ll schedule an intake session where I’ll ask some introductory questions to get to know you and learn more about what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll also talk about your goals and what you hope to get out of our work together.

It’s important to me that therapy moves at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and I regularly ask for feedback so you can feel involved in and in control of the process.

After the intake, I typically meet with clients for weekly 53-minute therapy sessions. My style is warm and collaborative, and many clients find that our therapy sessions create enough comfort and trust that they can even laugh about things that feel very serious.

Most clients who are having postpartum stress notice progress within 3-6 months.

Click here to fill out my contact form and I can reach out to you with any questions and set up a phone consultation. You can also click here to go right to my online portal to set up a consultation. During the consultation call, I can answer all your questions about what therapy looks like, any logistical concerns and you can get a sense of my approach and style.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, or if you are in any immediate danger, please seek help right away. As a therapist, I am not available for crisis support outside of our scheduled sessions.

24/7 Crisis Resources:

- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988

- Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline — Call 1-800-944-4773 or text 503-894-9453

- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline — Call or text 1-833-943-5746

- 911 — For immediate emergency assistance

If you are struggling but not in immediate danger, please reach out and we can discuss how to get you the right level of care. You do not have to navigate this alone.