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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Lawrence, KS


Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Lawrence, KS
Postpartum mental health support in Lawrence connects you with 136 licensed providers experienced in perinatal care. Virtual and in-person sessions help address postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges with evidence-based therapies like CBT and IPT.
Allison L Schulte, LSCSW, is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who offers therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, cognitive impairments such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, personality disorders, grief and loss, significant stress, relationship difficulties, and other social or emotional concerns. She holds both undergraduate and master’s degrees in social work from Wichita State University.
Alyssa is an African American and Mexican American biracial woman who takes great pride in her diverse heritage. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently a PhD candidate at Antioch University New England (AUNE). Alyssa is deeply passionate about advancing mental health support for Black and Latino/a/x communities and is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges they face. On a personal level, she loves spending quality time with her family and friends.
The most important goal I have is providing a space where you feel heard and understood. I believe that when someone feels heard, the nervous system begins to heal. I am someone who wants to get to know you and build trust. I hope to provide a space for growth as well as laughter and joy. We all heal a little more when we can laugh with someone. I have 6 years of experience as a counseling graduate and 2 years of counseling experience from grad school. A few of my main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment, and mood disorders. I specifically enjoy working with children 8 and up, teens, young adults, and women.
Ana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) clinician at 816 Counseling Services, serving clients throughout Missouri and Kansas via telehealth. She works with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship struggles, and emotional overwhelm. Ana’s approach is warm, supportive, and relationship-centered, helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change while building healthier connections and practical coping skills.
I am passionate about helping others by blending their spiritual walk with their mental health.
My client focus
I work with females aged 18 and older, addressing issues related to family systems, relationships, spiritual integration, trauma, and personal growth.
My journey to becoming a provider
God has been the most important part of my family's healing, and I believe in second chances and that He truly is our hope. I love butterflies because I was once the caterpillar, and with God's help and therapy, I am learning to be the butterfly. I would like to help you fly with freedom too.
Hello, and welcome! I'm a licensed therapist with eight years of experience in the behavioral health field. I became fully licensed in 2021 and have enjoyed helping clients develop insight and change behaviors through their journey with me. I started my professional life as an educator in 2003, but life had a different path and I discovered my passion was to provide psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan. I treat ages 10+ and assist individuals understand their moods, develop strategies to manage them, or simply provide a safe space and a listening ear.
If you’re feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, mood shifts, or ADHD symptoms and wondering whether medication could help, you’re not alone. I work with teens and adults navigating mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and stress-related challenges.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my mix of medical expertise and genuine compassion. With a background in both psychiatry and intensive medical care, I understand how closely the mind and body are connected. My goal is to make care accessible and consistent, which is why I offer flexible scheduling and telehealth appointments.
In our first sessions, we’ll review your history, clarify your symptoms, and determine whether medication is appropriate. If it is, we’ll build a treatment plan that feels realistic, evidence-based, and aligned with your goals and overall health.
Outside of work, I find balance through yoga, comedy, time with my dog, and enjoying sunny days — reminders that healing comes from both steady progress and moments of joy.
You’re the one who usually has everything under control, but lately, the "strong" version of you feels like a mask that’s getting too heavy to wear. Whether you’re a mother wondering why you feel detached from the life you worked so hard to build, or a parent exhausted by the cycle of ADHD-related challenges—you don’t have to carry this alone.
I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My approach is patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, tailored to move you toward a life where you feel present, connected, and capable.
I specialize in:
- Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the "new reality" of motherhood.
- High-Achieving Professionals: Managing burnout, perfectionism, and "mental load."
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Supporting parents and children navigating ADHD and behavioral hurdles.
Why Work With Me?
I offer a "cozy" office experience in Houston, TX, and convenient virtual care across 7 states ( DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MT, and TX). My goal is to make mental health easy, accessible and relatable.
My name is Dr. Emma Unruh-Dawes and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been practicing for 6 years under supervision and I recently received my license to practice independently. I earned my PhD at Oklahoma State University where I specialized in suicide prevention and depression. From there, I completed my residency at The Ohio State University where I specialized in PTSD, suicide prevention, and women’s behavioral health. Currently, I am completing my fellowship at The Ohio State University where I am working purely in research. Currently, I am accepting clients that wish to address PTSD and trauma, women’s health issues such as postpartum depression and anxiety, traumatic birth experiences, fetal loss and miscarriages, etc., as well as clients experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and mild to moderate depression and anxiety. I can offer a variety of evidence based treatment options including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, the Unified Protocol, Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure (COPE), and Brief Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hello there! Congrats on the brave choice you have made to reach out for help! I have a passion for helping people find healing and connection in their lives and relationships. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas and have over 12 years experience serving hundreds of individuals and couples to help them find healing and live their best lives.
About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Lawrence, KS



- 100%Maternal mental health
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 85%Women's issues

- 100%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Ascension
- 49%Curative

- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Swahili
- 1%American Sign Language

- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only

- 93%Woman
- 7%Man

- 36%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
- 27%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
- 21%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 11%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
- 4%Licensed Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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