You became a mother. It's okay if that changed everything.
"Becoming a mother has changed who I am and I don't know where I went."
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Our Matrescence specialists
All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Tiara Okoruwa
PhD, LCSW
Tiara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas specializing in perinatal mental health, supporting expecting and new parents through anxiety, grief, and the transition to parenthood using a trauma-informed, integrative approach.
Licensed in TX
Stacy Lookout
LPC, PMH-C
Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma dedicated to supporting hopeful, expecting, and new parents through specialized perinatal mental health care.
Licensed in OK
Sailys Concepcion
LMHC, LPC, LPCC, PMH-C
Sailys is a bilingual therapist who helps parents navigate the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss across California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Washington, and Louisiana.
Licensed in CA, LA, WA, AZ, GA, FL
Lyndsay Ward
LCSW, PMH-C
Lyndsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York dedicated to guiding parents through the unique challenges and transitions found in every stage of the family-building journey.
Licensed in NY
Analisa Velasco-Lopez
LCSW
Analisa is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who offers a holistic and trauma-informed approach to supporting parents through every stage of their family-building journey.
Licensed in CA
Deborah Edelson
LCSW
With over 30 years of experience, Deborah brings deep wisdom and compassion to her work with parents navigating life's most vulnerable transitions in New York.
Licensed in NY
Ashlyn Parides
PHD, PMH-C
Dr. Ashlyn is a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C) in Texas, licensed to practice in over 40 states through PsyPact.
PsyPact provider — 40+ states
Nadine Mejia
LCSW, PMH-C
Nadine is a licensed clinical social worker who helps parents navigate postpartum depression, grief, and major life transitions in California, South Carolina, and Florida.
Licensed in CA, SC, FL
Jessica Rudzinski
LPC, LMHC, PMH-C
Jessica works with hopeful and current parents facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum transitions in South Carolina, New York, and Florida.
Licensed in SC, NY, FL
Natalia Cruz Navarro
LCSW
Natalia Cruz Navarro is a bilingual therapist who supports parents through pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and postpartum mental health challenges in California.
Licensed in CA
Alana Vicentini
LMHC, PMH-C
Alana is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist who works with hopeful, expecting, and new parents across New York.
Licensed in NY
Real clients. Real relief.
What our clients say about their experience.
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“"Nobody warned me that I would find early motherhood lonely in a way I couldn't explain. I was surrounded by people. I was loved. And I missed myself so much I couldn't breathe some days. My therapist helped me stop waiting to feel normal again and start building something that felt real."”
— mom of 2
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“"I had a career I was proud of, friendships I'd built over fifteen years, a version of myself I'd spent my whole adult life becoming. Then I had my daughter and none of it fit anymore. I felt guilty for grieving who I used to be when I was supposed to just be grateful. My therapist helped me understand that becoming a mother doesn't mean erasing yourself. It means finding out who you are now."”
— mom of 1
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“"I loved my son immediately and completely and still felt like I'd lost something I couldn't name. Everyone told me motherhood would feel natural but I kept looking in the mirror like a stranger. My therapist introduced me to the concept of matrescence and for the first time I had language for what was happening to me. I wasn't broken. I was changing."”
— new mom
We accept most major insurance
Phoenix Health is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and more in most states we serve. We verify your benefits before your first session.
See full coverage map →How it works
Book your free call
A quick 15-minute chat to hear what you're going through, answer your questions, and make sure we're a great fit for your needs. No cost, no commitment.
Get matched
We'll pair you with the right specialist for your specific situation. We'll also check your insurance, so you know your exact cost per session before moving forward.
Start your first session
Meet your therapist from the comfort of home. No commute, no waiting rooms, no judgment. Most clients notice a real difference within just 2 to 3 sessions.
Common questions
- PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is awarded by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to clinicians who have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health — covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
- If you're struggling — with your mood, your thoughts, your relationship, or just how you're coping — that's enough of a reason to talk to someone. You don't need a diagnosis. A free consultation is a low-commitment first step.
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Ready to talk about matrescence?
A free 15-minute call is the best place to start — no paperwork, no commitment. We'll confirm your coverage and match you with the right therapist.
Learning resources
🦋Read our Matrescence guides →Often goes alongside