Postpartum therapy in Silver Spring
Postpartum depression therapist serving Silver Spring, Maryland.
Postpartum depression and anxiety affect 1 in 7 new mothers. Sanare Counseling Group connects new mothers in Silver Spring with Maryland-licensed therapists who specialize in maternal mental health.
What it looks like
If any of this sounds familiar.
Persistent sadness
Not baby blues.
Anxiety
Worry about the baby.
Intrusive thoughts
Scary thoughts. Almost always anxiety.
Disconnection
Numbness. Shame about bonding.
How we help
Maternal mental health care.
Postpartum-specialized therapy
IPT, CBT, acceptance-based work.
Birth trauma processing
A traumatic birth shapes motherhood.
Intrusive thoughts work
Defuse from them.
Medication coordination
Lactation-safe options.
Therapists serving Silver Spring mothers
Our maternal mental health specialists.
Maria Perrootts, LCPC
Maternal mental health. Read bio →
Coleen Alexander, LGPC
Maternal mental health. Read bio →
Heather Hout-Pesta, LCPC
22+ years. Read bio →
Juliann Siwicki, LCPC
Founder. Read bio →
Common questions
A few honest answers.
PPD vs baby blues?
Baby blues lift in two weeks. PPD persists.
Can PPD start later?
Yes.
Medication while breastfeeding?
Many are safe.
Scary thoughts?
Common and treatable.
Virtual with newborn?
Yes.
Ready when you are