Business Details
Maternal Mental Health Counseling in Maine
Founded to address the unique mental health needs of women and families, Maine Maternal specializes in perinatal and reproductive mental health. Our team of licensed clinicians brings extensive experience in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum transitions, parenting challenges, and reproductive trauma. With expertise in evidence-based modalities like EMDR and trauma-informed care, we provide personalized therapy tailored to each client's journey. Our services span the entire state of Maine through accessible teletherapy options, ensuring flexibility for clients facing logistical or childcare barriers.We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore complex emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures our practice remains at the forefront of maternal mental health advancements. By integrating feminist principles and client-centered approaches, we empower individuals to reclaim their mental well-being and navigate life's transitions with confidence.
Services
Online Therapy
Walk & Talk Therapy
Perinatal Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Parenting Support
Grief Counseling
Couples Therapy
Sexual Health Counseling
Adoption Support
NICU Experience Processing
Highlights and features
- We specialize in perinatal mental health with PMH-C certified clinicians
- Our therapists use evidence-based trauma recovery techniques like EMDR
- We offer accessible teletherapy across all Maine communities
- Our team maintains ongoing professional development in maternal mental health
- We provide both traditional and innovative walk & talk therapy options
What people say
Ah-ha moment in first session
Significant emotional progress achieved
Understood my grief completely
Accessible and knowledgeable care
Reclaiming my life successfully
Services
Online Therapy
Virtual counseling sessions conducted through secure video platforms. This service provides mental health support to clients across Maine, eliminating geographical barriers. Ideal for those with childcare responsibilities or transportation limitations.
Walk & Talk Therapy
Mobile therapy sessions conducted in natural settings like Portland's Baxter Park. Combines mental health treatment with the therapeutic benefits of nature, particularly effective for clients who find traditional office settings uncomfortable.
Perinatal Counseling
Specialized mental health care for women during pregnancy and postpartum periods. Addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma related to childbirth experiences, offering evidence-based interventions tailored to maternal needs.
Trauma Recovery
Evidence-based treatment for traumatic experiences using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Particularly effective for birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and childhood trauma impacting current mental health.
Parenting Support
Guidance for navigating parenting challenges, including special needs children, adoption, and co-parenting arrangements. Focuses on developing effective communication strategies and emotional regulation techniques for both parents and children.
People
Mallory Zwerdling
Founder, LCPCc, PMH-C
Founder of Maine Maternal and certified perinatal mental health practitioner specializing in EMDR for birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and early attachment issues. Provides expert care for Type A mothers and complex family dynamics.
Mahala Jordan
PhD, LCPC
Specializes in parenting through personal trauma, EMDR therapy, and grief counseling. Offers expertise in fatherhood issues, perinatal mental health, and processing difficult birth experiences with a focus on emotional connection.
Sarah Wass
LCSW
Focuses on adoption support, parenting traumatized children, and family conflict resolution. Provides specialized care for adult children of narcissistic parents and women navigating menopause-related mental health challenges.
Megan Mitchell
LCPC, PMH-C
Certified perinatal mental health specialist offering sex therapy, hormonal mood disorder treatment, and spiritual integration. Supports first-time mothers and those navigating single parenting or co-parenting arrangements.
Erica Langlois
LCSW
Specializes in perinatal grief counseling, psychosis recovery, and chronic mental illness management. Leads new moms support groups and provides relationship counseling for couples navigating parenthood challenges.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We focus on perinatal mental health, reproductive trauma recovery, parenting challenges, and women's mental health concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Yes, we provide online therapy sessions accessible to clients throughout all communities in Maine.
What makes your therapists qualified?
Our team includes PMH-C certified clinicians with specialized training in maternal mental health and trauma recovery techniques like EMDR.
Are walk-in appointments available?
We operate by scheduled appointments only, but offer flexible session timing to accommodate client needs.
How do you handle crisis situations?
While we don't provide emergency services, we help clients develop crisis management strategies and coordinate care with appropriate resources.
