NAVIGATE YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY
Prenatal Mental Health Counseling
Compassionate prenatal and perinatal mental health support for the challenges and transitions that come with pregnancy—and beyond.
Online therapy in PA, VA, MD, and FL
Does this sound like you?
Are you experiencing persistent worry, anxiety, or low mood during your pregnancy?
Do you have a history of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions and worry about how pregnancy might affect your mental health?
Have you experienced previous pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or infertility, and find yourself struggling with fear or grief during this pregnancy?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the changes pregnancy brings to your body, relationships, and identity?
Pregnancy comes with many hidden struggles.
You want to truly enjoy the experience, but find it hard to.
While pregnancy is often portrayed as a purely joyful experience, many mothers face unexpected mental health challenges during this time.
Hormonal changes
Life adjustments
Relationship strain
Concerns about childbirth and parenthood
These can all trigger anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress.
The perinatal period (pregnancy through the first year after birth) represents a unique time when your mental health needs specialized attention. Without proper support, these challenges can impact not only your well-being but also your relationship with your baby and partner.
Many women suffer in silence, believing their struggles are uncommon or that they should be able to manage on their own. However, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect up to 1 in 5 women, making them among the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
Your feelings are completely normal.
Many moms-to-be experience these exact same worries and emotions.
Pregnancy throws your hormones into overdrive, changes your body in big ways, shifting how you see yourself and your future.
Of course that affects how you feel!
But here's the thing: when these feelings start taking over your days, keeping you up at night, or making it hard to function, that's when reaching out to a mental health professional makes sense.
Talking to someone who understands perinatal mental health is a really brave step that helps both you and your baby.
Getting support early means you can spend more time enjoying your pregnancy instead of just surviving it
Here’s how we Can Help
Prenatal Mental Health Counseling can help you find emotional balance.
At Ohana Counseling Services (where "ohana" means family), we believe everyone deserves to feel supported during pregnancy.
Our perinatal therapists, Megan Kuminski, MS, LCPC, PMH-C, and Beth Santa Maria, LCSW-C, have specialized training in maternal mental health and truly understand what you're going through.
We create a judgment-free zone where you can talk about anything that's on your mind. No concern is too small, and no feeling is off-limits. Whether you're dealing with anxiety about childbirth, relationship changes, or adjusting to your new identity as a mother, we're here to listen and help.
Megan Kuminski, MS, LCPC, PMH-C
Beth Santa Maria, LCSW-C
Our sessions are practical and personalized. We'll work together to:
Identify what's causing you stress or worry
Develop strategies that actually work for your specific situation
Build skills that help you feel more confident and capable
Strengthen your connection with your baby and partner
Prepare for the postpartum period to reduce your risk of depression and anxiety after birth
We specialize in therapy for all stages of maternity. You can be confident you're getting mental health care from professionals who truly understand what you're going through.
Your pregnancy journey deserves just as much emotional support as medical care.
Take this important step toward nurturing not just your baby's wellbeing, but your own mental health during this transformative time.
When you're able to talk with a mental health professional about your concerns and develop coping strategies for when challenging emotions arise, you'll be able to experience pregnancy and early parenthood with greater confidence and joy.
Find Confidence & Calm
Manage anxious thoughts and connect with the joy of your pregnancy experience.
Develop Coping Strategies
Learn practical techniques to navigate emotional challenges throughout your journey.
Build Lasting Resilience
Create a foundation for emotional wellbeing that supports you through parenthood.
Get the mental health care you deserve.
Become part of our ohana (family) where you'll find more than just therapy—you'll experience a special bond of support, understanding, and belonging during your pregnancy journey.
Common Questions about Prenatal Mental Health Counseling
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You can begin counseling at any point during your pregnancy. Some women seek support early in pregnancy, especially if they have a history of mental health concerns, while others may reach out later as new challenges arise.
The ideal time is whenever you feel you could benefit from additional emotional support.
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Many women find weekly or bi-weekly sessions most beneficial, but we'll work with you to determine the frequency that best meets your needs. As you develop coping skills and feel more confident, sessions may become less frequent.
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We are currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Optum (United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar).
For all other insurance providers, we can provide a "superbill" for you to submit for potential reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance company to verify your specific coverage for mental health services.
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Prenatal counseling specifically addresses the unique mental health challenges that arise during pregnancy. We have specialized training in maternal mental health and understand the physical, hormonal, and psychological changes occurring during this time.
We focus on interventions that are appropriate and effective for pregnant women, with consideration for both your well-being and your baby's development.
