Perinatal Mental Health Services
Accessible, compassionate online therapy for pregnancy and postpartum support.
Specialized Support for You & Your Family
Fertility Challenges
Loss can bring grief that feels isolating and difficult to explain. You may experience sadness, numbness, or confusion. Care here centers on honoring your experience and gently processing the impact of loss.
Prenatal Therapy
Pregnancy can be emotionally complex. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure why things feel harder than expected. Support here focuses on the worries and emotions that often go unspoken during pregnancy.
Postpartum Therapy
The postpartum period can feel heavier than people expect. Anxiety, mood changes, or a sense of losing yourself are more common than often talked about. Therapy offers a steady place to process what you are feeling.
Pregnancy Loss
Loss can bring grief that feels isolating and difficult to explain. You may experience sadness, numbness, or confusion. Care here centers on honoring your experience and gently processing the impact of loss.
Birth Trauma
A difficult or traumatic birth can leave lasting emotional effects. You may feel on edge, replay moments, or struggle to move forward. Support is trauma-informed and paced gently, with a focus on helping you feel safe.
Meet Dr. Jennifer Schmidt
I’m a mother and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. I support women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well as fathers and supportive birth partners. My practice is fully online, offering flexible care for clients across Oregon.
In our work together, we focus on understanding what you are experiencing and what feels most present for you right now. This may include anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, or changes in how you see yourself. As both a clinician and a mother, I bring professional training alongside lived understanding. We will move at your pace and begin wherever you are.
Therapeutic Approaches
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to what you are experiencing. The approaches below are tools we may draw from, depending on your needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Interpersonal Therapy • Prolonged Exposure
Accepted Insurance
In-Network
Aetna
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Open Card
(Coming soon: Regence BCBS, Moda)
Out-of-Network
We accept clients claiming on their OON benefits.
If you’re unsure what applies to you, we can talk through options together.
Getting Started
1. Schedule Your Free 15 Minute Consultation
This is a low-pressure space to ask questions, share a little about what’s been feeling heavy, and see if this feels like a good fit.
2. Secure Your First Appointment
If you choose to move forward, we’ll talk through what support could look like and find a time that works for you.
3. Connect Virtually
Sessions are held online, allowing you to receive care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you support?
I support women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well as men, fathers, and supportive birth partners. Care is centered on your experience and your role during this stage of life.
What about men’s mental health?
Fathers and supportive birth partners can experience stress, anxiety, grief, and emotional shifts during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Therapy offers a place to talk through what this transition has been like for you.
What kinds of concerns do people bring to therapy?
People come in for many reasons, including anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with changes in identity or relationships. You do not need a diagnosis to begin.
Do I need to be in crisis to reach out?
No. Many people seek therapy because something feels heavy, confusing, or harder than expected. You’re welcome to reach out at any point.
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer individual therapy using evidence-based approaches, including but not limited to:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure
The approach we use is guided by your needs, preferences, and what feels most helpful for you.
What states do you currently offer services in?
I currently offer therapy to clients located in Oregon.
How is care delivered?
All sessions are provided through secure online telehealth. Sessions take place on a HIPAA-compliant platform to protect your privacy and confidentiality. This allows you to attend therapy from a private location that works for you.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes.
In-Network Plans:
Aetna
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Open Card
Out-of-Network:
I accept clients using out-of-network benefits.
I will also be accepting Regence BCBS and Moda in the near future.
Please feel free to reach out with any insurance questions.