Perinatal & Reproductive Mental Health
Many clinicians at Amanda Atkins Counseling have training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Approximately 20% of birthing parents and 10% of non-birthing parents experience postpartum depression or anxiety. Evidence-based therapy is effective, and early support is associated with improved outcomes.
Our practice was created from both professional dedication and personal understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy and early parenthood. Our team specializes in supporting those navigating infertility, postpartum, medical complexity, and unexpected diagnoses with warmth, skill, and compassion.
Important Resources for Chicago Parents:
The NorthShore Mom’s Line - 866.364.MOMS This confidential hotline is open 24-hours a day and staffed by licensed therapists. Please call this line if you are in urgent need of help.
Illinois Support and Help for PMAD’s (postpartum mood & anxiety disorders)
Postpartum Depression Can Be Dangerous: Here’s How to Recognize it and Seek Treatment (New York Times)
Specialized Support for Tender Seasons:
Pregnancy and postpartum – support for anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and the transition into parenthood
Infertility and family-building challenges – space to process stress, grief, loss of expectations, and the emotional toll of treatment and uncertainty
Reproductive trauma – support following distressing medical experiences, invasive procedures, or feeling unheard or unsafe within reproductive care
Pregnancy and infant loss – compassionate care that honors your experience, grief, and ongoing emotional wellbeing
NICU journeys – support through fear, trauma, prolonged uncertainty, separation, and complex medical decision-making
Complex and high-risk pregnancies – mental health support during medically complicated, closely monitored, or unpredictable pregnancies
Genetic diagnoses – space to process shock, grief, decision-making, and the long-term emotional impact of unexpected information
Medically necessary pregnancy decisions (including termination for medical reasons) – nonjudgmental support through grief, ambiguity, and emotional complexity
Post-diagnosis and post-decision adjustment – support as you integrate your experience and navigate ongoing emotional, relational, and identity changes
Perinatal anxiety, depression, and trauma – evidence-based treatment for mood and trauma-related symptoms across pregnancy and postpartum