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Discover a curated list of professionals and websites dedicated to helping women and working moms.
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Mental Health Resources for Everyone
24/7 Suicide & crisis lifeline (Call 988)
In America and Canada, there is a 24/7 toll-free suicide and crisis lifeline that can be reached by calling 988. You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.”
The National Institue of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health has various resources for people experiencing hardship, trauma, or distress. It also has tips and tricks for finding a healthcare provider or treatment.
National Crisis Text Line (USA)
In America, there is also a national crisis text line: Text HOME to 741741, available 24/7 for text support with a Crisis Counselor.
The Trans Lifeline
The Trans Lifeline is a nonprofit that offers peer emotional and financial support for trans people in crises. Call 877-565-8860.
mATERNAL & pERINATAL mENTAL hEALTH
Resources for Moms/Birth Parents of Any Stage
the national maternal mental health hotline (USA)
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (US Only) offers free, confidential services, such as 24/7 access to professional counselors and referrals to local providers and support groups. The hotline is available in English and Spanish, with translation for over 60 other languages. Call or text anytime at 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS). If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis, please call or text the Suicide & Life Crisis line instead at 988.
MGH Center of Women's Mental Health
MGH Center of Women’s Mental Health is a Boston-based program with many in-person and virtual resources. They have ample resources available to patients, such as a list of intensive outpatient and inpatient treatment centers for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by state, helpful websites and programs, and patient guides, all available for free on their website.
for pregnancy and postpartum
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Postpartum Support International offers countless resources and support options to expecting and new moms— they’re an invaluable one-stop shop for perinatal mental health. They offer:
- A helpline (1-800-944-4773) is available from 8am to 11pm EST in English and Spanish.
- Educational articles on perinatal mental health disorders via their blog.
- A giant list of specialized support resources for different demographics (e.g., LGBTQ+, grandparents, ADHD parents, foster parents, BIPOC, etc.) and situations (e.g., breast/chestfeeding, specific medical/birth issues, etc).
- There are online support groups for moms and dads, 1:1 peer mentor support (which I’m excited to join soon), chat support, provider directories, Facebook groups, and more.
- PSI also has support for non-birth partners, because non-birth parents can develop postpartum depression and suffer from pregnancy/birth-related trauma as well.
The Prevention & treatment of traumatic childbirth (PATTCh)
The Prevention & Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth (PATTCh) seeks to serve people suffering from pregnancy and childbirth-related trauma. They have many resources available for professionals and individuals/families, such as insightful blogs, webinars/events, links to Facebook groups, articles, podcasts, and support options for those suffering from trauma.
Check on Mom
Check on Mom is a unique support program for expecting and new moms. It helps you create a Maternal mental Wellness plan and build a support system by enlisting (and then educating) a team of your loved ones to support you.
(Book) What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood
Written by Alexandra Sacks & Catherine Birndorf, this wonderful book is a great guide to the rollercoaster of emotions you’ll experience during pregnancy and early motherhood. It helped me feel a little more sane during my own pregnancy and postpartum experience.
General Resources for Moms & Parents
Pregnancy & postpartum
Hear Her
The HEAR HER campaign by the CDC is on a mission to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by educating people about urgent warning signs and how to communicate these to their providers.
La Leche League International
LLLI offers support related to breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or infant/child feeding in general.
They offer an extensive blog, webinars, online support groups, and local support groups.
Postpartum Support International Provider Directory
PSI offers a provider directory where you can locate providers of a variety of backgrounds (e.g., OBGYN, therapists, lactation) who have qualifications in perinatal mental health (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum).
Moms & Parents of Any Stage
Peanut App
Peanut is an app and site I absolutely love. It’s an amazing way to connect with other women and parents at any stage of your pregnancy or life. You can make friends, read articles, join groups, and more. They also published an incredibly powerful report last year that I frequently reference— If you read it, I promise you’ll feel more seen.
Parent Data + Emily Oster's Books
Emily Oster is all parent’s sacred saint of high-quality, data-driven advice. Her four books and website/newsletter is my go-to place when I need well researched advice for pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting in general.
Psychologists & Therapists
Directories to Find Help
Postpartum Support International Provider Directory
PSI offers a provider directory where you can locate providers of a variety of backgrounds (e.g., OBGYN, therapists, lactation) who have qualifications in perinatal mental health (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum).
Find Fair Play Method Trained Therapist Directory
The Fair Play Method is a game-changing system that helps families share the domestic and caregiving load in a kind, loving, and equitable way.
You can search for a certified Fair Play therapist via their directory. I highly recommend this if you’re interested in finding a couples therapist to help you and your spouse implement Fair Play within your home.
Trusted Professionals in my broader network
Jacqueline V Cohen NCC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, NBCCH-D
Dr. Jacqueline provides individual, couple, and group therapy. Her specialties include paternal and maternal mental health, adult ADD/ADHD, substance abuse, codependency, depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment to life disorders, and related issues.
She provides telehealth services to clients in Georgia, Flordia, and Colorado.
Dr. Breese Annable, PysD, CEDS-S
Dr. Breese is a therapist and career clarity coach based in Asheville, North Carolina. As a coach, she specializes in helping midlife women with career clarity and transitions. As a therapist, she specializes in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD.
She provides telehealth services to clients across Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Connecticut, Wyoming, and Wisconsin.
job search or career support
Resources for Job Searchers
American Job Center
Offers career and training services with special support for veterans and differently-abled folks. You can use this directory to find local centers or view the Tennessee Job Center website here.
Identify other state specific resources
This directory helps you identify state specific resources related to job search, training and education, health care, housing, and more.
Unemployment benefits by state
This directory will help you locate your state-specific unemployment benefits.
Career One Stop
Career One Stop offers tools to help you research careers, find training, or search for jobs. I use several of their tools with my holistic career coaching clients who are pivoting careers, including their interest assessment and work values matcher.
Resources for those in Chattanooga or Tennessee
Resources for Current or Expecting Mom in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Birth Doula: Jeannette Sebes McDonald
Jeannette is a Chattanooga area birth doula who provides birth doula services, lactation support, and childbirth education. I used her for my son’s birth and I couldn’t say enough good things about her! Visit her website.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: BenchMark Physical Therapy
Benchmark PT has locations throughout the Southeast (including Chattanooga) and several other states. They offer pelvic floor therapists which is often an essential post-birth recovery resource for birthing parents. Visit the website.
Chattanooga moms website
ChattanoogaMoms.com is a great website full of local resources and Chattanooga specific guides.
Yoga Classes, including Prenatal and Postnatal: Yoga Landing
A lovely locally owned studio with a south downtown Chattanooga and Signal Mountain location providing in-person and virtual classes. They offer a large variety, including vinyasa, ashtanga, prenatal, and postnatal / mommy & me yoga classes. They also offer affordable child care during their most popular day time yoga classes! Visit their website.
Lactation Support
Erlanger has a variety of resources including lactation classes and a very helpful lactation clinic that is often free with insurance. Visit their website.
Other Resources for those in chattanooga
Journey Mental Health: LGBTQIA+ Friendly Therapists
They have many therapists with a variety of specialties, including individual and couples therapists. They are very LGBTQIA-affirming and have many trauma and EMDR trained therapists. Visit their website.
Emma DuBose (Pre-Licensed), MA CFT, MFT-i
Emma is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has an office in Northshore. She also takes virtual patients.
She specializes in individuals, couples, and alternative relationship structures (e.g., ENM) and is very LGBTQ+ friendly.
Emily Lester: Photography
Emily Lester is a lovely photographer who offers family photos and wedding photography. We used her to capture our newborn photos, 1 year-old family portraits, and many headshots on this website!
Resources for those in Tennessee
The Willows: Therapists + ADHD Diagnosis
The Willows is a Nashville, Tennessee based therapy practice that offers excellent support for many challenges or conditions. They offer virtual and in-person support and are an excellent resource for any adult women looking for ADHD diagnosis.