There is space for all of it here.

Specialized perinatal mental health care for the expected, the unexpected, and everything in between.
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About

I'm glad you're here!

Hi, I'm Kara! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Education in Counseling and am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. My clinical work is grounded in an individualized, evidence-based approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, EMDR, and relational models. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), traumatic birth experiences, and the often complex transition to parenthood. I believe therapy should make room for the full complexity of your experience—not just how you think you should be feeling. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and rooted in inclusive, culturally responsive care, with an emphasis on creating a space where you can feel understood, supported, and fully yourself.
Kara Peterson, M.Ed., LCPC, PMH-C
Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

Services

What can I help with?

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Infertility
  • Birth Trauma
  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • PTSD

Approaches

  • Relational Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Strength-Based
  • Psychotherapy

Insurance Accepted

  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois