Compassionate and Expert Perinatal Mental Health Care

Welcome to your trusted source for perinatal therapy, postpartum therapy, and pregnancy counseling in Baltimore for the following prenatal and postpartum concerns:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Panic disorder

  • OCD

  • PTSD and traumatic births

  • Bipolar disorders

  • Pregnancy loss

Are you seeking expert guidance and support during the perinatal journey, both online and in-person in Baltimore and Towson, MD? Our licensed professionals, including a dedicated psychologist and a compassionate social worker, are here to provide you with the utmost care and understanding. We specialize in perinatal mental health, offering comprehensive services to support you.

What is Perinatal Mental Health?

Perinatal mental health focuses on the psychological well-being of expectant and new parents. It emphasizes the impact on the mental and physical health of both parent and baby. Perinatal mental health conditions occur during pregnancy or within the first year after childbirth. They include an array of issues, from anxiety and depression to severe psychosis. Their onset can be sudden or gradual, offering a complex challenge in the field of pregnancy therapy.

Perinatal mental health also addresses the mental anguish experienced due to infertility and pregnancy loss. The painful nature of these experiences can leave lasting emotional effects. Therefore, many turn to a pregnancy therapist or engage in pregnancy counseling to navigate these challenging times.

A critical component of managing these mental health issues is the role of a postpartum therapist. Active involvement in therapy can help address the root of perinatal mental health issues. It fosters resilience, facilitates recovery, and ensures the well-being of parents and baby.

How are Perinatal Mental Health Concerns like Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Treated?

Managing perinatal mental health concerns often involves a mix of self-help tactics and professional support. On a personal level, maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and quality sleep can alleviate some symptoms. Over time, these positive habits also enhance overall well-being.

Pregnancy counseling and therapy offer professional and structured approaches to handling perinatal conditions. Guided by a pregnancy therapist, this can involve cognitive behavioral therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other forms of therapeutic interventions. They aim for a reduction in the severity of symptoms and better coping mechanisms. Specifically, we provide:

  • Online and In-Person Counseling in Baltimore and Towson, MD: Our licensed psychologist and social worker offer one-on-one sessions to address your unique needs, providing a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, whether you prefer online or in-person sessions.

  • Couples Therapy: Navigating the perinatal journey as a couple can be challenging. We offer specialized counseling to strengthen your relationship during this transformative time, available online and in-person in Baltimore and Towson.

  • Prenatal and Postpartum Support: From the anticipation of childbirth to the early days of parenting, we are here to provide guidance and emotional support throughout, either online or in-person in Towson.

  • Perinatal Therapy Group: Learn that you are not alone. Meet regularly with others who are navigating the unique challenges of the prenatal and postnatal experiences. The group is lead by licensed mental health professionals who are expert in perinatal mental health.

Why Choose the Perinatal Mental Health Therapists with the Baltimore Therapy Group?

  • Expertise in Perinatal Mental Health: Our team consists of licensed professionals who are specialists in perinatal mental health care, serving Baltimore and Towson, MD.

  • Evidence-Based Approach: We base our services on the latest research and evidence-based practices to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.

Meet Baltimore’s Perinatal Mental Health Specialists

 
 
 

Jessica Jones, LCSW-C
Licensed Social Worker
Baltimore Therapy Group

Jessica Jones, LCSW-C is a recognized expert in maternal mental health with invited speaking engagements on the topic at venues such as University of Maryland’s School of Pharmacy. She is trained in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy by Postpartum Support International (PSI) and is part of the reproductive psychology training program with Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington, which focuses on fertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum concerns, and birth trauma. Jessica enjoys working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, infertility, grief and loss, trauma, and parenting concerns.

Morgan Christie, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
One Therapy Group

Dr. Christie is a psychologist licensed in Maryland who is affiliated with our online sister practice, One Therapy Group. She is a member of PSYPACT allowing her to treat clients from 35 different states, including DC, VA, PA, and DE. Dr. Christie focuses on anxiety and stress, grief and loss, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. She is part of the reproductive psychology training program with Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington focused on fertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum concerns, and birth trauma. Previous to joining One Therapy Group Dr. Christie held positions with the counseling centers at Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.