Maternal Health Therapy in Baltimore, MD
Therapy in Baltimore, MD
Anna Pemberton Therapist in Baltimore Specializing in Maternal Mental Health
Another day of chaos and disaster.
It feels impossible to juggle career and family. You rush home trying to shift to take care of the kids. You feel so much pressure to do things the way you did with each of them, and feel guilt that you can't offer everything to every one of your kids. Fussiness, meltdowns, it's a lot to handle and sometimes it feels like your partner doesn't even know the routine or how to take care of things.
Lately things feel tense between the two of you. You don't recognize your relationship and you can't even let yourself think about how different things are and how much you've lost as a couple. It's all way too sad.
The exhaustion is crushing you. You’re tense yet dragging, on the verge of tears all day.
You can't keep doing this. How is everyone else handling things so much better? Do they second guess their every decision like you?
You feel like you're supposed to be liking this whole motherhood thing more.
Everyone says these are the days you’ll miss but you feel like you're counting down the minutes until bedtime.
When you lose your shit, sometimes you feel so bad about it that you actually wished you didn’t exist anymore. Maybe this sends you into a cleaning frenzy or to numb out on wine instead. You just keep thinking if you try harder, you'll do better and be better.
My name is Anna, I am somatic practitioner and trauma therapist who specializes in supporting moms in Baltimore
I support self-reliant women in the throes of motherhood, marriage and career to recover their sense of self, to break the cycle of suffering and to rediscover the joy in motherhood that is possible for you.
In our work together, my hope is that you will feel understood, hopeful and taken care of - giving to yourself what you give so often to others. I deeply value the self-reliance and resourcefulness of what has gotten you this far.
It’s not that you can’t do this on your own - it's that you don’t have to anymore.
I hear that part of you screaming - “I don’t have time for this!”
I respect the need to feel better or “okay” as quickly as possible. Therapy should be effective, results oriented and an investment in you. And in the words of Brene Brown: “We cannot give our children what we don’t have.”
I invite you to consider therapy as a nourishing and loving act for you and something that will benefit your kids. We begin our work in a targeted way addressing your pain points first. I weave in psychoeducation to deepen understanding about yourself and use somatic practices to support building coping skills and uncovering insights.
Contact me here for a free consultation for counseling in Baltimore
Want to hear more about what Therapy for Moms in Baltimore, MD could look like for you?
To dive deeper into the journey of navigating the unique challenges of motherhood, I’m excited to share this conversation with my wonderful colleague, Karen Savage, founder of The Therapist Mama.
We dive into the complexities and joys of motherhood, offering practical strategies and heartfelt advice along the way. We also open up about the messy, taboo topics that often feel overwhelming and stacked against you. My hope is that by listening, you’ll feel a sense of connection and reassurance, knowing you're not alone—and that you're definitely not doing it "wrong."
Anna Pemberton Therapist in Baltimore Specializing in Perinatal Anxiety
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Baltimore
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If you’re struggling, feel alone and find that the ways you’ve been trying to solve problems aren’t working. Most often, I hear from people after they’ve had a panic attack, recurrent suicidal thoughts or new concerning physical health diagnosis. Something is new or gotten worst and they shoot me an email.
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You can anticipate meeting for 50-55 minutes weekly or every other week. You start sharing whats on your mind or heart that given day, we explore how this connects to deeper work and your goals. You should feel supported, understood, held, less alone and more cared for in session. Each session we uncover tangible take aways, sometimes have homework and apply insights to your daily, present life.
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Both! Mostly virtual but we can discuss scheduling in person sessions at my office in downtown Catonsville, MD.
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I am considered an out of network provider. I highly recommend reaching out to your insurance company and understanding if you have OON benefits and your coverage. I can provide a superbill to submit to insurance at the end of each session.
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Intake is $200 and sessions are $175
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1. Do I have mental health benefits?
2. If I have mental health benefits, are out-of-network benefits included?
3. Is any pre-approval required before obtaining out-of-network mental health services in order to be reimbursed?
4. If I have out-of-network benefits, will I be reimbursed? The full amount I paid or a portion?
5. If I have out-of-network benefits, must I select a therapist from a list or can I choose any provider?
6. Are services by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) covered?
7. What is the amount I will be reimbursed for these session codes: 90791, 90837, 90834?
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Sessions cancelled within 24 hours incur a late fee of the cost of session of $175.
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We define this together within the first few sessions and continue to check in and update over time. I also work with many people over years. We meet their goals and they continue find value in having me as a constant, caring, non-judgmental, safe support.
