maybe you’re not sure if you “qualify” for reproductive or perinatal mental health support. so, let’s make things real simple: if you’re looking at this website because you’re curious about reproductive or perinatal mental health support for yourself, you qualify. like, whether you have five kids, no kids, step kids, are not sure if you want kids (and that’s the problem!); whether you’re pregnant, your partner is pregnant, no one is pregnant (and that’s the problem!); whether you have miscarried, or have lost a child due to illness or stillbirth, you are welcome here. if you think you kinda, sorta, mayyybe might possibly belong in this space, trust me… you do.

when the pandemic was in full swing, I was forced to move all clinical work into the virtual space. there were growing pains, and the adjustment was a slow one for me as well as my clients. however, we all quickly learned that virtual sessions made it possible for folks to more easily access support on their lunch breaks, or while at home with a newborn, or while without childcare or transportation. it also opened doors for folks living with a physical disability, or another diagnosis that made leaving the house kinda tough. for this reason, my practice remains entirely virtual.

there are many reasons folks reach out for help during this season of life. the biggest and most likely reason being that, i dunno… it’s really, really hard. and maybe that’s part of the heartbreak, you know? like, how can something that seems so “normal” — something that everybody around us seems to be able to do with such ease — feel so clunky, and scary, and lonely sometimes? no matter your concern, big or small, common or uncommon, no matter how ugly or icky, this is a good place to explore it.

yup. this is a big question, and i totally get why. money doesn’t grow on trees, we all have expenses, yada yada yada. so it’s important to know at the outset if therapy will fit into your budget. sessions are $150.00 + gst, and will be covered by most major insurance providers. i could go on and on about “investment in self” and “pouring from an empty cup,” but at the end of that day, only you can decide if this is a justifiable expense for you at this time.

i really don’t believe in prescriptive therapy, which is to say i will never recommend a certain number of sessions, or specific intervals in meeting. i like for this process to be client-driven, which means that you decide how often and for how long you would like to be meeting with me. you will get a feel for your needs as we go, and that’s part of what makes this process so helpful.

in 2023, i resumed my work with couples in the context of reproductive and perinatal mental health. if you are interested in working with me, and your partner is open to participating in this process, please reach out.