Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health & Parenting in Nashville and online to residents of Tennessee.
Pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting can be beautiful and challenging experiences. Shame and stigma can make it difficult to speak up about mental health conditions during this time of life. But you do not need to suffer in silence. You are not alone, and there is help.
Parents of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Hi, I’m Jessica Cameron, LCSW (she/her), a licensed therapist who supports pregnant people and parents experiencing mood and anxiety disorders during the perinatal period and beyond.
The perinatal period refers to the time during pregnancy and one year following the birth of a child. While often unrecognized, mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and OCD, constitute the largest medical complication during this period.
My Approach
As a parent who has navigated pregnancy and postpartum twice, I get it. Parenting is hard! I bring sensitivity to the unique challenges that this phase of life presents. I also recognize the importance of support from family and community during this period and strive to help empower clients to tap into those sources of support.
Therapy during the perinatal period represents an opportunity to alternate between creating pace for change and holding space for healing. I offer practical strategies to optimize wellbeing during this time of tremendous physical, mental, and emotional transition.
Therapy Types & Modalities
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Skills
FAQ
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Yes! I see clients in person at my office in Nashville and over a secure telehealth platform. We can discuss whether in person or telehealth sessions are right for you during a consultation call.
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Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Sometimes I suggest a longer initial session that is 80 minutes in length. Our first session will include a review of your history and symptoms. Subsequent sessions will dive deeper into the treatment methods listed above. In all sessions, you can expect me to listen deeply, honor your choices, and make space for you to connect with your core values.
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Yes! All sessions are confidential. There are certain circumstances in which I am required by law to break confidentiality. I will review the limits of confidentiality with you in our first session.
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No, I do not, but I can provide referrals to medication providers in the Nashville area.
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Research as demonstrated that when the therapy modalities I practice are completed with fidelity, individuals often experience significant relief from symptoms within 12-16 sessions. However, the pace of change can vary greatly depending on the individual. Individuals may also elect to continue in therapy after they have achieved symptom relief to continue working on broader life goals.
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I do not accept insurance, but I can provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement depending on your plan benefits.