The content in this blog pertains to Maternal Mental Health, including: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, OCD, PTSD and early parenting.
Walk and Talk Therapy is just that—walking while talking with a trained therapist. It’s exercise but not cardio. Collaborative and professional. Walk and Talk is a useful modality for many people. Anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, coping with grief or loss, or feeling stagnant in life may find it beneficial.
Read MorePeople often confuse the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression. Some like to say that all moms have a bit of postpartum. Have you heard that? When I hear that I presume they're not sure what the difference is between the Baby Blues, which are normal mood fluctuations after having a baby, and something more serious like Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anxiety.
Read MoreIf you don’t speak up, the person you love might not get the help they need! Many women suffer in silence. Too many. More than 20 percent of moms are diagnosed with PPD; however, a recent study by BabyCenter shows that 40 percent do not seek medical help they need due to feelings of embarrassment, guilt and the expectation that they can get over it without professional help. There are many risks to mom and baby if postpartum depression or anxiety goes untreated, including:
Read MoreI know what it’s like to have a new baby around the house. The dirty dishes piled high, the never ending laundry, did you eat today? Just forget about exercise, you don’t even have time for a shower, right? You’re wondering if and when life will ever resemble those incredible Instagram photos you posted from your babymoon.
Read MoreIn San Diego, we’re lucky to have so many mental health practitioners. If only everyone in all corners of the globe were as fortunate as we are; choice is certainly a luxury. But having so many choices can also make it a challenge to find a counselor when you need one most. Typically you find yourself searching for a therapist when things aren't going so well, when you really need that extra bit of support. And with so many possibilities, you’re probably wondering— how do I choose!? Where do I start?
Read MoreRachel Rabinor, LCSW is a psychotherapist in San Diego, California specializing in Maternal Mental Health. She provides counseling for: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infant loss, pregnancy and postpartum depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive thoughts.
Rachel Rabinor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, CA. She specializes in Reproductive Mental Health, including: infertility, miscarriage + loss, pregnancy + postpartum depression + anxiety, reproductive trauma, and early parenting.
Counseling for Reproductive + Perinatal Mental Health
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