Mental Health Groups & Providers Resource List for Parents
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health in the midst of their pregnancy or postpartum journey, you are absolutely not alone.
People might tell you that this ‘should be’ the happiest time in your life, and maybe it is, but it also might be overshadowed with anxiety, depression, or a sense of hopelessness. This happens sometimes, and it’s not your fault. You deserve care and support and you are worth figuring this out. This is treatable. And you are not alone.
To learn more about pregnancy and postpartum mental health, please check out this Western NY Postpartum Connection resource page. This link contains helpful information, assessment surveys, resources, and referral links. In addition, please see the helpful local and national resources listed below.
Over 90% of those who have recently given birth may have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. If you are having thoughts that are scaring you, please talk to your provider or a mental health professional.
If you are in imminent danger please go to the nearest emergency room, or call Crisis Services of Monroe County at 211, 585-275-5151, or text 898-211.
Carly Ianuzzi, PMH-C, Individual, Group, Trauma and Perinatal Therapy. Accepts Excellus BCBS, private pay, super bills and sliding scale options.
Kindred Connection - Perinatal Mental Health
JFL Counseling Services, Jessica Fowler, private and group therapy, private pay and/or super bill for out of network payments
Flower City Therapy, Brittany Masetta, private counseling only, private pay
Maternal Mental Health Counseling of Rochester, Jennifer Price, private and group therapy, In-network provider for many insurance co.
Christina Smalley Counseling, Christina Smalley, private and group therapy, private pay
Good Earth Counseling, Susanna Guarino, private counseling only, private pay and/or super bill for out of network payments
Beth Cerrito, PhD, PC, private counseling, In-network provider for many insurance co.
UR Medicine Program for Women’s Mental Health & Wellness
Strong Women’s Behavioral Services, Assessment & Counseling
Lindsay Alvut, LMHC, Specialities include Infertility and Perinatal Mental Health, telehealth sessions, Private pay, Optum, United, Oscar, and Aetna insurances
Sondra Freda, LMHC certified in perinatal mental health, infant mental health endorsed. Grief, Loss and Maternal Mental Health. In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare
Morgan Kennell, LCSW specializes in working with young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and new parents. Private pay, reduced rates available.
Kait Towner, LMHC, RPT-S, CCPT specializes in prenatal and postpartum, birth trauma, motherhood, infertility and loss. In-network with Aetna, Cigna, Quest, Carelon, Oscar, Oxford and United.
Aimée Senise, LMSW specializes in helping clients with emotional regulation, mood disorders, and adjustment challenges (postpartum, marriage, grief) and offers a path to healing trauma through a holistic lens. In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), MVP and Univera. Can submit out of network claims with Carelon Behavioral Health, United Healthcare affiliated plans and Meritain Health.
Elsa Deutschbein, LMHC, PMH-C specializes in perinatal mental health, infertility, foster/adoption, infant mental health, and trauma. Private practice providing individual, couples, and family counseling. Private pay only, with sliding scale as determined by the provider. Out of Network Superbills available.
Teagan White, LMHC-D, PMH-C (candidate) and Doula specializes in individual and couples perinatal mental health including, but not limited to, infertility, anxiety, and trauma. Trained in EMDR, nervous system regulation and parts-work informed. In network with Aetna. Private pay with superbills.
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
WNY Postpartum Connection: Listing of Mental Health Providers across the WNY area
Postpartum Support International (PSI), Mental Health Providers across the WNY area
Forget Me Not, Resources & Groups, 585-454-9299, forgetmenotrochester@gmail.com
Star Legacy Foundation, Resources & Groups
Return to Zero: H.O.P.E., Resources, Webinars, Groups
Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance, Bereavement care for pregnancy and infant loss
Breastfeeding Cafe & Parenting Support Group (FB Group and In-person)
Life with Baby (In-person)
VBAC & Cesarean Support (FB Group and In-Person)
Parenting Village
Their Parenting Circles include Baby and Toddlers, Siblings of Children w/Special Needs (In-Person), Parenting w/Chronic Illness, Life after NICU, Early Intervention/Special Education, Out of the Blue Postpartum, and a School Age Circle.
Western NY Postpartum Connection, online groups (including fertility)
Willow Domestic Violence Center, 585-222-7233 (SAFE), 1-800-799-7233 (National Hotline), TTY 1-800-787-3224, Text: “START” to 88788
Warm Line, Affinity Place, Peer Support: 585-563-7470
Rochester Regional Health Crisis Line: 585-368-3950 OR 211
University of Rochester, Mobile Crisis Team: 585-529-3721 or 211
City of Rochester, Person In Crisis (PIC) Team: 211
Peer and Family Support Line, Peer Support: 1-855-778-1300, Family/After-Hours Support: 1-855-778-1200
Center for Youth, 24 Hour Crisis Line: 585-271-7670
“Good Moms have Scary Thoughts” by Karen Kleiman