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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
Managing postpartum mental health is easier with Headway's network of solution-oriented providers across Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Hyde Park. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free initial consultations.
I believe healing happens in the context of safe, attuned relationships. Whether I’m working with a child through play, supporting parents, or helping adults understand their relational patterns, my work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration.
I have extensive experience working with children and families, particularly around attachment-related concerns, including families formed through foster care and adoption. I also enjoy working with adults who want to better understand how early relational experiences may still influence their relationships today.
I am trained in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI), a research-based interview that can help adults explore how early experiences shape the way they connect with others. When appropriate, I can integrate this perspective into our therapy work together.
As a mental health therapist for more than two decades I have helped people through their dilemmas of trauma, depression, anxiety including ADHD, bipolar management, family relationships, and other life stressors. I hold EMDR, Trauma and Anxiety Certifications. I also hold a holistic health practitioner certification focused on motivation, energy, and health systems associated with overall wellness. In your journey here with me, we will build a supportive strength-based plan for you and you will also learn skills on top of traditional talk therapy.
Mike leads you through CBT, DBT, EMDR, and holistic health strategies. Through years of clinical and wellness xperience, compassion, and empathy, Mike assists those willing into making a major positive change or adaptation in their life. Mike prides himself in providing a safe and supportive, serious yet fun, space to work.
Mike enjoys boating, swimming, fishing, and exercising. He is friendly and easy-going. You can count on his empathetic and person-centered approach towards every conversation you take part in. “Thank you for reading my profile I look forward to working with you as I am passionate about helping you have the best life.”
If you’re looking for a therapist who quietly nods for 50 minutes, I may not be the best fit. My style is active, engaged, direct, and deeply relational.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and difficult interpersonal dynamics. Clients often describe feeling both genuinely supported and meaningfully challenged in our work together.
I believe therapy should help people gain insight, shift patterns, improve relationships, and move toward lasting change not just vent for an hour each week.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and clinically grounded environment for individuals and families navigating life’s most difficult challenges. Since earning my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2004, I have spent over 15 years helping people move from places of uncertainty and pain toward clarity, resilience, and confidence.
About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Chicago, IL
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Maternal mental health
- 94%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 81%Grief or loss
- 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 94%Aetna
- 78%Cigna
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 9%Spanish
- 6%French
- 6%German
- 6%Polish
- 100%In-person or online
- 72%Woman
- 28%Man
- 38%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Chicago
Searching for postpartum therapists in Chicago starts with finding someone whose training matches the kind of support you want. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. Some therapists also support pregnancy therapy, new parent therapy, and therapy for new moms. As you compare options, look for therapists who list perinatal mental health, postpartum counseling, or counseling for postpartum depression in their specialties. A Perinatal Mental Health Certification, often listed as PMH-C, can also signal focused training in this area.
Chicago has many therapists across neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Lakeview, and the Loop, which can make it hard to narrow the list. For new parents, practical details often matter as much as clinical fit. Consider appointment availability, evening or weekend options, office location, transit access, and whether the therapist offers virtual sessions. Virtual care can be especially useful when schedules shift, infant care changes, or in-person appointments are harder to plan. Reading therapist bios can help you understand their experience with postpartum depression therapy, their communication style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before booking.
Therapy in Chicago can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for postpartum depression counselors and therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and accept a wide range of insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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