Reproductive Psychiatry and Counseling

Pregnancy

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

Need help with pregnancy?

Research shows that pregnancy is a time of increased risk for the development or worsening of mental illness, such as anxiety and depression, and between 30-50% of postpartum depression episodes actually start during pregnancy. Unfortunately, a child’s development in the womb is negatively impacted by mental illness symptoms that occur while an individual is pregnant. We offer several services designed to prevent and improve mental wellness.

Preconception Psychiatric 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 those individuals considering pregnancy and:

Have a personal or family history of mental health disorders
Are currently or previously taking psychiatric medications and want education on treatment in pregnancy
Seeking recommendations on evidence-based, holistic treatment options
Desire education on safety of mental health treatments in pregnancy

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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