Specializing In
Perinatal Mental Health

Being a mother in this world is hard.

Becoming a mother is an incredible life transition. You may be just considering pregnancy, two years postpartum, or anywhere in between. No matter where you are in your journey, you may feel like there is too much going on to keep your head above water. Your life is different. You are different. I specialize in strengths based, patient-centered therapy and will work with you to identify the strengths you already possess in order to build your coping skills and support network.

Maternal Mental Health

Being a new mom is hard in the best of circumstances. Adding in self doubt, isolation, and anxiety can make this time period feel like more than you can handle. Together we will work to identify the source of your pain so that you can heal and move towards being a confident, well supported parent.

Perinatal Loss or Termination for Medical Reasons

The loss of a pregnancy or baby is an indescribable pain. You may feel pressure to forget or move on. Together we will work to integrate your loss into your life so that you may begin to heal.

Birth Trauma

Having a baby comes with many expectations. When these are not met, or a medical emergency occurs, you can be left with lots of complicated feelings. We can work together using EMDR and narrative based therapy to help you heal.

Abortion

We will work together to identify how you are feeling and to help you integrate this experience into your life narrative.

Hi, I’m Dana

I have a bachelors degree in English from James Madison University (go Dukes!) and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. I am deeply interested in hearing people's stories and helping them make sense of the world.

I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health professional and have extensive training and experience in the perinatal period. I have completed the Postpartum Support International certificate training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as training and experience in working with individuals with anxiety and depression. I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. I also have the unique experience of working in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit where I worked with the families of many chronic or critically ill children. I have worked with women through all stages of their pregnancy journey.