Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy in Nashville TN
Becoming a parent can bring joy, but it can also bring anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. Perinatal and postpartum therapy in Nashville offers steady, compassionate support during pregnancy and early motherhood — helping you feel grounded, understood, and less alone. In-person therapy in Nashville and online across Tennessee.
Specialized maternal mental health therapy with a licensed clinician.
Kara Guindin, LCSW, PMH-C provides perinatal mental health therapy in Nashville and virtual sessions throughout Tennessee.
As a fellow therapist, I have referred clients to Wise Roots Therapy multiple times because I trust that clients will receive excellent care with Kara. In my time knowing her, Kara has always been professional, caring, and collaborative. She is a skilled perinatal mental health counselor who truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend Kara & Wise Roots!
— Sara Rader, LPC
What is Perinatal Therapy?
Perinatal therapy is mental health support during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Perinatal mental health counseling addresses the emotional, relational, and identity changes that happen before and after birth. This type of therapy recognizes that becoming a parent is not only a physical experience — it is deeply emotional and psychological. Many women seek perinatal support when they feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to navigate this transition.
What Perinatal Therapy Can Help With
Perinatal mental health therapy may support:
✦ Anxiety during pregnancy
✦ Fear of childbirth
✦ Adjustment after birth
✦ Relationship strain
✦ Birth trauma
✦ Loss or unexpected outcomes
✦ Identity changes in motherhood
You deserve care during this phase — not just reassurance that it will pass.
Postpartum Depression Support in Nashville
Postpartum depression can feel isolating and confusing. You may feel tearful, numb, irritable, or unlike yourself. Some new moms describe constant guilt or fear. Others feel disconnected from their baby or partner.
Postpartum depression therapy in Nashville provides a space to:
✦ Understand what you’re experiencing
✦ Reduce shame and self-blame
✦ Regulate anxiety and overwhelm
✦ Process birth experiences
✦ Strengthen emotional support systems
If you are searching for help with postpartum depression in Nashville, you are not alone. Support is available, and healing is possible.
Therapist for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy can surface unexpected emotions — excitement alongside fear, gratitude alongside grief.
Working with a therapist for pregnant women can provide support with:
✦ Prenatal anxiety
✦ High-risk pregnancy stress
✦ Pregnancy after loss
✦ Body changes and identity shifts
✦ Preparing emotionally for postpartum
Therapy during pregnancy creates space for both joy and uncertainty.
Therapy for Moms & New Moms
Motherhood reshapes identity, relationships, routines, and expectations. Therapy for moms offers steady support during this transition.
As a therapist for new moms in Nashville, Kara supports clients navigating:
✦ Emotional overwhelm
✦ Postpartum anxiety
✦ Feeling disconnected or numb
✦ Comparison and perfectionism
✦ Returning to work
✦ Difficulty bonding
✦ Burnout and exhaustion
Therapy for new moms is not just for crisis moments. It can also be preventative support during a demanding season.
How Perinatal Mental Health Counseling Works:
Perinatal counseling is collaborative and paced according to your needs.
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We begin by strengthening grounding tools and emotional regulation skills.
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Together we explore how pregnancy or early motherhood is impacting your thoughts, nervous system, and relationships.
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Over time, therapy supports clarity, confidence, and steadiness in this new chapter.
Sessions are available:
• In person in Nashville
• Online throughout Tennessee
Perinatal Support with Kara Guindin LCSW, PMH-C
Kara specializes in perinatal mental health therapy, trauma therapy, and maternal support. Kara supports individuals as they navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Her work is attachment-oriented and nervous system informed, recognizing that the transition into parenthood often brings identity shifts, heightened vulnerability, and deeper awareness of earlier experiences. Pregnancy and postpartum can stir powerful emotions, including joy, grief, uncertainty, and overwhelm.
Available in Nashville and online across Tennessee.
FAQs
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Perinatal therapy is mental health support during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It focuses on emotional well-being, identity changes, and relationship transitions.
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If you feel persistently sad, anxious, numb, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself after birth, therapy can help you process those experiences and reduce isolation.
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Yes. Many women seek support during pregnancy simply to feel steadier and more prepared for the postpartum transition.
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Yes. Virtual therapy is available throughout Tennessee for perinatal mental health support.
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Perinatal therapy is specifically tailored to pregnancy and early motherhood, addressing hormonal shifts, identity transitions, attachment, and relational dynamics unique to this stage.
Wise Roots Therapy
2603 Elm Hill Pike #C
Nashville, TN 37214
kara@wiserootstherapy.com
Hours:
Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Begin Healing With Perinatal Therapy in Nashville
Parenthood changes everything — including you. Perinatal and postpartum therapy in Nashville offers steady, compassionate care during one of life’s most transformative seasons.