Kathryn D. Michalski-Gardner, M.A., L.C.P.C.

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

  • Working with women to cope before, during and after pregnancy

Since 2004, Kathryn has been working with women struggling with mood and anxiety issues related to pregnancy and postpartum. There is often pressure on women to "do it all," she will work with you to manage the responsibilities while finding time for your own health.

She will meet with you and your significant other to discuss the impact of starting a family, of becoming pregnant, coping with the changes during pregnancy and then the ups and downs after pregnancy. She will teach you tools to cope with your various roles at home and outside the home and being comfortable asking for help. The techniques can be applied immediately and help you find hope and strength once again. 



Women's health issues:

  • Stress becoming pregnant, fertility
  • Coping during pregnancy
  • Miscarriage
  • Postpartum mood or anxiety disorders
  • Life transition issues

She is a member of Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois and Postpartum Support International. She has completed the PSI Certification of Completion course in Perinatal Mood Disorders.

Common Therapy Goals
- Understand bio-psycho-social changes during and after pregnancy
- Maximize support system
- Decrease irrational fears and set realistic expectations
- Confront pressures, messages from family
- Address identity
- Improve relationship with partner
- Regain control
- Decrease shame and guilt
- Feel like yourself once again!


Serving Naperville, IL area

                                               630-859-0120