About postpartum depression
This directory highlights therapists who focus on postpartum depression and related maternal mood concerns. Browse the listings below to review clinician backgrounds, approaches, languages, and areas of focus.
Use the profiles to learn which therapists describe experience with perinatal mental health and to identify practitioners whose approaches and qualifications match what you need.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether postpartum depression is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has postpartum depression among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for postpartum depression
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingLauren Anzelone, LCSW
Ref 70436
Supportive LCSW guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAnjanette Morton, LMHC
Ref 207471
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
Ref 56161
Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMaria Wilson, LCSW
Ref 138055
Understanding, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
Ref 88191
Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulie Fraser, BACP
Ref 160259
Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingFaye Noyland, BACP
Ref 176481
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJessica Langbehn, LCSW
Ref 313923
Compassionate trauma-informed care and goal-focused support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDonna Watts, BACP
Ref 219020
Compassionate, practical support for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingVictoria Harper, BACP
Ref 257028
Gentle person-centred counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKelley Sullivan, LCSW
Ref 526
Compassionate, practical therapy for real life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Robert Hunt, LPC
Ref 187307
Experienced therapist for life changes and emotion work
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKim Smith, BACP
Ref 203026
Warm integrative BACP counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingJamie Finkelstein, LPC
Ref 16744
Compassionate counselor for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDanielle Turner, LCPC
Ref 43399
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingLesley Schmaltz, LCSW
Ref 95757
Calm, collaborative therapy with an experienced LCSW
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRani Sagar, BACP
Ref 180509
Gentle humanistic counselling for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDanielle Morgan, BACP
Ref 144635
Compassionate listener who helps people move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingFarah Southwell, LPC
Ref 203059
Practical, experienced therapist for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Haitian Creole
View listingNeha Kapoor, PACFA
Ref 212378
Compassionate counselling for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingPeter Bramhill, BACP
Ref 236747
Practical, compassionate counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingElaine Bell, BACP
Ref 183764
Calm, relational counselling for life changes
Works with: LGBT, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingJatindar Bhogal, BACP
Ref 116956
Calm, experienced support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Punjabi
View listingTkeyah Whaley, LCSW
Ref 256644
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingBrittany Meredith, LCPC
Ref 310847
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingVictoria Dann, BACP
Ref 269010
Gentle, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAbbe Goodman, LMFT
Ref 226386
Experienced therapist offering steady support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Eating Languages: English
View listingBetty Lustig, LMHC
Ref 16843
Calm guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingAngela Lindl, BACP
Ref 155213
Calm practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMichele San Martin, LPC
Ref 84464
Therapist who offers steady practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMelanie Duffin, BACP
Ref 241752
Practical, compassionate help for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLaDreamer Harrison, LCSW
Ref 267200
Supportive LCSW helping people find practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMore about postpartum depression
Understanding postpartum depression and how it can affect you
Postpartum depression is a mood concern that can arise after childbirth and that affects daily functioning, relationships, and the parent-child bond. You may hear about a range of perinatal experiences - from brief mood changes in the days after birth to more sustained symptoms that interfere with caring for yourself and your baby. The way it shows up varies widely. Some people notice persistent sadness, tearfulness, or a sense of numbness. Others struggle with exhaustion that does not improve with rest, overwhelming worry, or difficulty concentrating. Physical symptoms such as appetite changes, sleep disturbances that go beyond normal infant-care disruption, and loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed may accompany emotional symptoms.
People from all backgrounds can experience postpartum depression, regardless of age, parity, or birth experience. Your individual situation - including hormonal changes, sleep loss, birth-related trauma, prior history of depression or anxiety, and social support - can influence risk and how symptoms present. Recognizing that what you are feeling is not a personal failure is an important step toward finding support and treatment options that fit your life and values.
Signs that you might benefit from therapy for postpartum depression
If you are wondering whether therapy could help, pay attention to patterns that continue for more than a couple of weeks and that interfere with daily functioning. You might find yourself feeling persistently down, irritable, or anxious in ways that make it hard to care for the baby or to manage routine tasks. Thoughts that you are a bad parent or that you cannot bond with your child may be distressing and isolating. You may notice increased anger, social withdrawal, or difficulty completing work and household responsibilities. Physical symptoms such as chronic fatigue, appetite changes, or disrupted sleep that do not improve can be part of the picture.
It is also common to feel guilt about asking for help. If you experience intrusive thoughts about harming yourself or your baby, or if you feel you might act on those thoughts, reach out to emergency services or a crisis line immediately. Therapy can help you work through distressing feelings, develop coping strategies, and connect you with additional supports, including coordination with medical providers when needed.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on postpartum depression
When you begin therapy for postpartum depression, the first sessions are often focused on assessment and establishing a working plan. A clinician will typically ask about your mood, sleep, eating, daily routines, support network, and any medical or medication history that matters for your care. You will have the opportunity to describe your goals - whether you hope to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, strengthen bonding with your child, or manage mood swings. Together you and your therapist can set realistic, measurable steps that fit the time you have amid caregiving responsibilities.
Session structure often includes a mix of talk-based exploration, skill-building, and practical problem solving. You may practice behavioral strategies to increase pleasant activities and reduce avoidance, communication skills to navigate relationship changes, and relaxation or mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety. Many therapists will also work with you on problem solving around sleep, feeding, and household tasks so that emotional work is grounded in day-to-day realities. Some sessions may involve partners or family members when that is helpful to your goals, especially to address relationship strain or to build a supportive plan for caregiving and emotional labor.
Common therapeutic approaches used for postpartum depression
A variety of therapeutic approaches are used to address postpartum depression, and different clinicians will describe their practice in different ways. Therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy among their approaches often emphasize identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and they may include behavioral activation strategies to help you reengage with meaningful activities. Therapists who list interpersonal therapy among their approaches typically focus on the role of relationships, life transitions, and social support, helping you address role changes and grief that can accompany becoming a parent.
Other clinicians may describe psychodynamic or relational approaches that explore how past experiences shape current emotional reactions, while some include mindfulness-based strategies to help you tolerate difficult emotions and to cultivate present-moment awareness. You may also find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches; some people pursue that when there is a history of birth trauma or other traumatic events. Group therapy and peer support models can offer connection with others who share perinatal experiences. Medication management is often part of an overall care plan when appropriate, and many therapists will work collaboratively with prescribing clinicians to coordinate care while focusing on talk therapy and behavioral tools.
How online therapy works for postpartum depression and tips for choosing a therapist
Online therapy offers flexibility that many new parents find helpful. Sessions can take place via video, phone, or messaging, which can reduce travel time and allow you to access support from home or another comfortable environment. Because caregiving often requires a flexible schedule, some clinicians provide shorter sessions or creative scheduling to fit around naps and feeding times. When you are considering online options, think about where you can participate in sessions with minimal interruption and how you will manage privacy and a stable internet connection.
Choosing a therapist is a personal process. Look at profiles to identify clinicians who mention experience with perinatal mood concerns, who describe approaches that resonate with you, and who list languages or cultural competencies that match your needs. Consider factors such as whether you prefer a clinician who emphasizes practical skills and coping techniques or someone who focuses on relationship dynamics and deeper emotional work. If coordination with medical providers is important to you, look for therapists who describe collaborative care as part of their practice. Practical matters like session length, fee structure, and insurance or payment options also matter; these are details you can ask about in an initial contact or intake form.
When you reach out to a therapist, it can help to have a brief list of priorities and questions - for example, how they approach perinatal mood concerns, whether they have experience working with partners or families, and how they adapt therapy to the realities of new parenthood. Trust your instincts about whether you feel heard and respected in early communications. Finding the right fit may take time, but many people find that persistent outreach leads to supportive therapeutic relationships that make parenting feel more manageable and emotionally sustainable.
Final thoughts
If you are navigating postpartum depression, reaching out for support is a practical and meaningful step. Therapy can provide tools for coping, opportunities to process complex emotions, and a collaborative space to plan for your well-being and that of your family. Use the profiles below to explore clinicians who describe experience with postpartum and perinatal mood concerns, and to identify approaches and languages that align with what you are looking for. Taking the first step can open the door to relief, skills, and connection.