Find support for a successful pregnancy and a smooth transition into parenthood.
Pittsburgh Perinatal Counseling
Pregnancy is an incredibly stressful time. We’re here to help.
My Wellness Center is an offshoot of the Maya Wellness Center, a nonprofit rooted in traumatic birth and originally dedicated to supporting homeless pregnant women.
Although we’ve grown to support a much wider cross-section of the community, we’re still deeply passionate about supporting pregnant individuals.
Our Perinatal Counseling Focuses On Your Needs
Whether you’re recently pregnant, close to giving birth, or are adjusting to parenthood, you’re mind is likely overwhelmed by questions:
- Is my baby OK?
- When can I go back to work?
- Am I doing everything correctly?
- What’s happening with my body?
- What sort of parent will I be?
Our team of experienced Pittsburgh perinatal counselors is here to help. We’ll help you navigate through the toughest moments of your perinatal journey while developing new skills that will help you now and well into the future.
Reasons for Perinatal Counseling
Many pregnant individuals and new parents seek perinatal counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons these individuals visit our office:
- Anxiety - Pregnancy and parenthood is fraught with uncertainty and new, stressful demands.
- Physical Changes - Pregnancy, birth recovery, and parenthood come with their own unique physical challenges.
- Setting Boundaries With Family - Setting boundaries around visitations, behavior, and speech with family members can be an important but difficult step in your pregnancy and your child’s infancy.
- Mood Swings - The resulting stress, hormones, and physical demands of this time period can lead to dramatic mood swings.
- Mental Health Disorders - Mental health disorders can complicate pregnancy and parenthood.
- Preparation for Postpartum Depression - Many individuals work to build a solid mental health foundation to prevent postpartum depression.
- Preparations for Life Changes - Parenthood creates a dramatic shift in daily life, and counseling can help prepare for these changes.
- Concerns Around Being A Parent, Especially In Trying to Break Cycles of Abuse or Neglect - It’s perfectly normal to seek support in becoming a great parent.
Our team is here to help. Contact us today to get started.
Our Perinatal Therapy Techniques
Our perinatal therapists use a variety of techniques to help pregnant women and new parents tackle the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood.
Our perinatal therapy techniques:
- ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works to accept and deal with negative thoughts, feelings, symptoms, and circumstances while committing to healthy, constructive activities.
- CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a form of talk therapy that focuses on modifying emotions, behaviors, and thoughts through talk therapy.
- DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a technique commonly used for mood disorders and changing behavioral patterns.
- Education - Many of our clients are in search of answers about changes surrounding pregnancy, birth, and adulthood.
- Planning - This is especially important for preparing your mind, emotions, home, and surroundings for the birth of your child and the changes that will come afterward.
Our Pittsburgh Perinatal Therapists
To learn more, connect with one of our experienced Pittsburgh perinatal counselors, which includes:
To be matched with someone best suited for your unique needs, reach out to Operations Manager Natalie Garritano.
Need Additional Support?
Find a variety of support options through My Wellness Center.