Maternal Mental Health & Fertility

Support for women at all stages.

We work with women at various stages of life and differing lifestyles.

Whether you're searching for support with relationships, health, identity, or navigating changes from pregnancy to perimenopause, we're here to help.

Perinatal Issues

For many women, the pregnancy and postpartum period brings substantial changes in roles, relationships, and expectations for themselves and their families. Some women experience difficulties with mood and anxiety, or they may have thoughts and concerns that can be uncomfortable or stressful.

These feelings can occur at any point during pregnancy or the postpartum period. These emotional difficulties often go unnoticed or are associated with shameful feelings. BHD supports women during all phases of family planning and pregnancy to relieve symptoms, address concerns in a non-judgmental setting, and make the transition easier for the whole family.

When you partner with our providers, you're gaining comprehensive wisdom and practical experience from their extensive training and years in practice specializing in maternal mental health. All providers within the group are certified in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International and daily work with women's health needs.

First, you'll receive a comprehensive evaluation to help create your evidence-informed treatment plan. With your permission, we will collaborate with your care team (e.g., Ob-Gyn, PCP, and/or psychiatrist) to optimize your treatment approach.

If you or someone you care about is struggling during pregnancy or the postpartum period, we're happy to connect with you to discuss our treatment approach in more detail.

Fertility Concerns

Women and couples coping with infertility face complex psychological challenges that can impact each individual as well as the relationship as a whole. We have experience supporting our patients through the unique challenges of the medical processes and emotions associated with fertility treatments, such as IUI, IVF, or surrogacy. At BHD, you'll find a variety of specific treatment options to help you and your partner or spouse manage the stress that comes with infertility.

BHD offers support for you and your partner with these goals in mind:

Share concerns in a supportive, non-judgmental, and neutral environment
Evaluate for anxiety and mood concerns
Increase coping strategies with proven tools
Learn mindfulness and relaxation skills to use at any time or before a procedure
Process grief and losses
Increase social support and connect with others who have struggled with similar issues
Understand the impact on relationships — family, friendships, intimate
Better navigate uncomfortable or triggering social situations
Improve communication and understand yourself better

When appropriate, we can collaborate with fertility specialists (reproductive endocrinologists) to offer comprehensive and supportive care.

Support for High-Risk Pregnancies and NICU Families

Having a high-risk pregnancy or a child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be a stressful and isolating experience. Some families experience difficulties unique to having a premature child, parenting a child with special needs, or experiencing a loss.

If you're coping with issues related to these difficulties, BHD has expertise with the following concerns:

Adjustment to medical diagnoses and high-risk pregnancy

Long-term hospitalizations and bed rest
Support during a NICU stay and leaving the NICU
Understanding and evaluating mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms
Improving coping skills and managing stress as a parent, couple, and family
Navigating complicated social situations during pregnancy and postpartum
Parenting support for difficult decision-making and developmental concerns

No matter where you are in your phase of medical treatment, we can help.

Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support

The journey to parenthood can sometimes provide unimaginable challenges. BHD has experience providing compassionate and holistic support for families navigating the grief that comes with loss.

We work with families who experience loss during pregnancy, at the time of delivery, or within the first year after delivery.

If you're navigating issues related to these complex challenges, BHD has expertise with the following concerns:

Coping with grief and loss

Addressing relationships while coping
Navigating complicated social situations
Supporting siblings and communicating with family, friends, and others

How to get started:

1. Give us a call!

Call our office at 214-383-8145 or email us at info@behavioralhealthdallas.com.
You'll reach Madi, our Office Manager and Intake Coordinator. She'll walk you through becoming a new patient by reviewing relevant practice information, answering questions, and identifying the best provider-match for your clinical and personal needs.
2. Complete the paperwork.

Once you’ve scheduled your intake appointment, you’ll receive an email invitation to our secure patient portal.
Your patient portal allows you to complete intake paperwork, access telehealth appointments, and view your upcoming sessions.
3. Attend your first session.

During your first appointment, your provider will ask you lots of questions and answer any of yours. Your first few sessions are a mutual evaluation to ensure you get a provider you feel is the best personality and style fit for you. Throughout therapy, your provider will gather background information, determine goals, and prepare a treatment plan to carry you throughout your therapy journey.