Perinatal Mental Health Services in Tacoma
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Perinatal Mental Health Services to Nurture Your Path to Clarity
Pregnancy and the first year after birth can be joyful and overwhelming. Our perinatal mental health services provide compassionate, evidence-based care for mood, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and bipolar spectrum concerns during the perinatal period (preconception through 12 months postpartum). Care is offered in person (calm, private, ADA-accessible office) and via secure telehealth across Washington.
What We Help With
Our perinatal mental health services address a full range of concerns, including:
- Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders (PMADs): depression, generalized anxiety, panic
- Postpartum OCD (intrusive thoughts/compulsions), birth-related PTSD
- Bipolar spectrum care during pregnancy & postpartum
- Sleep disruption, irritability, rage, overwhelm, scary thoughts
- Preconception medication consults; lactation-compatible treatment planning
- Co-occurring ADHD, trauma, and substance-use recovery supports (as appropriate)
How Our Perinatal Mental Health Services Work
1) Thorough Assessment
- Gentle, structured diagnostic interview
- Screening with EPDS/PHQ-9/GAD-7; bipolar screen when indicated
- Review of current meds, pregnancy/lactation goals, and safety plan
2) Personalized Treatment Plan
- Medication management when appropriate (pregnancy/lactation-informed)
- Brief therapeutic supports: behavioral sleep strategies, CBT tools, Interpersonal & Social Rhythm supports
- Care coordination (with your OB/midwife, pediatrician, therapist — only with your consent)
3) Ongoing Support & Relapse Prevention
- More frequent visits early on; extended intervals as you stabilize
- Side-effect monitoring and necessary lab coordination
- Early-warning sign checklist and simple daily routines that work in real life
In-Person Perinatal Mental Health Appointments
Our in-person clinic offers a calm, private setting for focused, face-to-face care. Visits are by appointment, with discreet check-in, HIPAA-compliant processes, and coordination for labs, referrals, and follow-ups as needed. The office is ADA-accessible, family-friendly, and designed to make you feel safe, respected, and heard from the moment you arrive.
What to Expect at the First Visit
- 60–75 minutes to understand your story, values, and goals
- Clear explanation of findings and a step-by-step plan you can follow
- Written after-visit summary and direct instructions for next steps
Practical Supports We Can Build Together
- Sleep protection plans (night feeds, help schedules, naps)
- Intrusive-thought response tools (brief, concrete scripts)
- Partner/family education and involvement (with permission)
- Return-to-work planning and pacing
FAQs
We use shared decision-making and the most current guidance to choose the safest, most effective options for you and your baby.
Not always. We discuss all options, including therapy, behavioral strategies, and watchful waiting, then decide together.
We reserve time weekly for perinatal patients; urgent consultations may be available. Please call if your need is time-sensitive.
Yes, only with your consent. Collaboration improves outcomes and reduces stress on you.
Ready to feel more like yourself?
Book an appointment (in-person or telehealth) to get a clear plan and gentle, effective support.
If you are in crisis or concerned about immediate safety, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call/text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.).