Generalist therapists refer to Phoenix Health when pregnancy, postpartum, loss, or birth trauma takes a case outside their lane.
75%
of parents with PMADs never get specialized care
Postpartum Support International
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Verified reviews from providers and colleagues
Lindsey Lotito
Perinatal Provider
“Dr. Emily Guarnotta is so welcoming, kind, and caring. She shows so much compassion in this field. Her approach is very honest, and with her personal perspective helping give the ultimate care you would need — you are in wonderful hands. I highly recommend Phoenix Health.”
Jennifer Senn
Perinatal Provider
“Dr. Guarnotta and her team are among the most knowledgeable and compassionate providers I've encountered in the field of pregnancy and infant loss. Their expertise and care make them an invaluable resource for any mom struggling during the perinatal period.”
Lauren Richardson
Psychologist
“Dr. Guarnotta is a highly skilled psychologist — compassionate, intentional, and highly skilled. She and her team are at the top of my referral list for perinatal mental health services.”
Kristen Criscitelli
Provider
“Dr. Emily Guarnotta has been so helpful and such a valuable resource to several of my clients. She has taken the time to speak with them and has helped get them the mental health support that they need. I am so grateful to have her as a trusted resource!”
Manny Romero
Colleague
“Emily brings a wealth of knowledge, deep compassion, and genuine care to the individuals and families she supports. Her expertise in guiding new and expectant mothers through the emotional and psychological challenges of parenthood is truly invaluable.”
Paige Figueroa
Maternal Health Advocate
“Phoenix Health provides unmatched support for those struggling with challenges due to infertility and pregnancy all the way through postpartum and early motherhood. They truly provide unmatched care — and as someone who works with moms professionally, I recommend them without hesitation.”
EPDS, PHQ-9, GAD-7, and specialty screening protocols for perinatal mental health across clinical settings.
Referral pathways, warm handoffs, ICD-10 coding, and integration with obstetric and pediatric care teams.
Evidence-based medication safety guidance for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Supporting clients through PMADs, birth trauma, and the handoff to clinical care.
The PPD-breastfeeding connection, medication-safe feeding support, and IBCLC collaboration.
Evidence-based language and clinical approaches for disclosing a positive PMAD screen, addressing patient ambivalence, and initiating a referral in a way that maximizes follow-through.
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NICU parents face PMAD rates 2 to 3 times higher than the general postpartum population. Practical screening protocols, communication strategies, and referral workflows for NICU nurses, social workers, and developmental care teams.
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How telehealth mental health care works in the perinatal context, clinical appropriateness criteria, what to communicate to patients, and the specific advantages of telehealth for postpartum and prenatal populations.
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Most EAPs lack the clinical depth to serve perinatal populations adequately. A framework for EAP organizations looking to add perinatal mental health specialization through specialty vendor partnerships and referral integration.
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The referral conversation is where doula support and mental health care connect. Scripts, logistics, and client communication strategies for making warm referrals from within your professional scope.
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Doulas and birth workers are frequently present for traumatic births and are often the first support person a client turns to afterward. A scope-of-practice guide to supporting clients through birth trauma while staying within appropriate professional boundaries.
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Postpartum depression and breastfeeding difficulty are clinically intertwined. IBCLCs who understand the bidirectional relationship are better positioned to identify when a feeding problem has a mental health component and to address both effectively.
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Patients on SSRIs frequently ask their IBCLC, OB, or pediatrician whether they can continue breastfeeding. A clinical reference covering safety profiles, authoritative data sources, the risk-benefit framework, and what to tell patients who want to stop medication to breastfeed.
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IBCLCs are well-positioned to identify when a breastfeeding patient needs mental health support. Practical guidance on referral thresholds, how to make the referral conversation, what happens next, and how to continue the lactation relationship alongside mental health care.
Read article →Identify clients whose perinatal presentation calls for PMH-C specialized care. Discuss transfer or co-treatment.
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Phoenix Health follows up within 48 hours, verifies insurance, matches a PMH-C therapist, and keeps you in the loop.
Phoenix Health supports every type of perinatal provider. We handle insurance verification, follow-up, and coordination so you can stay focused on your patients.