Reproductive Psychiatry and Counseling

Postpartum

Top Psychiatrist Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Ft Worth, El Paso and surrounding areas.

Need help with postpartum?

Roughly 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 10 men, will experience mental illness symptoms in the postpartum period. Unfortunately, a child’s health and development is negatively impacted when one or both parents are suffering from mental health issues, which is why treatment is so important. We offer several services designed to prevent and improve mental wellness.

Postpartum Consultations:

Performed by a psychiatrist specializing in perinatal mental health
One-time, 75 minute visit
Includes a thorough medical mental health evaluation followed by personalized, comprehensive treatment recommendations.
A coordinated plan that can be shared with an individual’s health care team, if desired.
Ideal for postpartum individuals who:

Have a personal or family history of mental health disorders
Are currently taking, or have previously taken, psychiatric medications and want education on treatment postpartum, including while lactating.
Are seeking recommendations on evidence-based, holistic treatment options
Desire a second opinion on recommendations

Medication Management:

Performed by a psychiatrist specializing in perinatal mental health
A 75-minute intake is performed, followed by 20-45 minute follow-up visits.
Entails a thorough medical mental health evaluation, personalized treatment inclusive of those lactating, and ongoing management of mental health concerns throughout postpartum, and into early parenthood, if needed.
Care is coordinated with an individual’s health care team, if desired.
Ideal for those who are in postpartum or early parenthood, with recent or past mental illness symptoms, and desire to be followed by an expert throughout their early parenthood journey.

Individual Psychotherapy:

Performed by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist specializing in perinatal mental health
A 60-minute intake is performed, followed by 60-90 minute follow-up sessions.
Includes personalized treatment, and ongoing therapy.
Care is coordinated with an individual’s health care team, if desired.
Ideal for those who are postpartum or in early parenthood, with recent or past mental illness symptoms, and who desire mental health support by an expert throughout their early parenthood journey.

Wellness Consultations:

Designed for those wanting more education on how to optimize their mental health.
Performed by a reproductive mental health specialist
One-time, 45 minute visit
Entails a brief assessment followed by personalized education
Focused on lifestyle changes to improve mental wellness

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