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Northern Virginia & Washington, DC Recommendations 

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Mental Health 

I needed to look in the mirror and say to myself, 'you are not broken, you are whole and complete...'~Susanna Peace Lovell

Specializes in helping moms navigate the ups and downs of postpartum and motherhood. 

Vienna Counseling 

Email: megan@meganmaccutcheon.com

Phone Number: 703-624-4644

Goal-Oriented, Holistic Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma Recovery. EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist

We specialize in supporting the emotional, mental, and relational wellness of perinatal and reproductive conditions, operating from evidence-based models.

Karim Counseling Services, PLLC

Owner & Perinatal and Trauma Therapist Licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia, & Michigan
 karimcounseling.org
Email: skarim@karimcounseling.org
Phone: (571) 749 - 9845

-Pregnancy Wellness -Perinatal & Postpartum Mood Disorders & Anxiety - Fertility Challenges & Loss -MORE

https://sagehousetherapy.com/

Serving ArlingtonRestonHerndonFairfaxViennaAshburnOaktonGreat Falls, and McLean​

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Improve Life provides medication management, therapy, and wellness strategies to children 12 and older, pregnant mothers, young adults, and women ANYWHERE in Virginia. We also diagnose and treat ADHD in men and women of all ages.

Specializes in postpartum, depression, anxiety and couples therapies and grief counseling and more.

Email: hello@sarahmoorelpc.com

https://www.sarahmoorelpc.com/

Phone Number: 703-261-4468​

Specializes in perinatal support. 

Email: joanna@togetherwelltherapy.com 

Phone Number: 202-624-4644​

 I specialize in educating parents on emotional regulation and offer parent-focused interventions (SPACE, Positive Discipline, Filial). I'm incredibly passionate about normalizing the struggles of parenthood and helping parents find the joy of connecting with their kiddos at every age.
Email: lauren@geriakpsych.com    Phone: (703) 402-7340

Life Coach & Disability Rights Advocate, Author, Your True Self Is Enough, Special Needs Family Coach 

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​PSVa’s MISSION is to educate families, healthcare providers, and communities about Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and to provide resources to help new and expectant mothers and their families overcome anxiety, depression, and other PMADs

Specializes in pregnancy and infant loss support 

Doulas 

My doula was my rock emotionally, because she felt my heart and listened to me. ~Cynthia 2005

Graphic courtesy of Fairfax Birth Care

https://www.dona.org

DONA International is the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification and continuing education. What is a doula?

Birth You Desire (Birth, Postpartum, Virtual and Sibling Doulas ***
Ursula Sabia Sukinik, CD, DCT, CMA, CBE, CLC

Our doulas are trained in trauma informed care and equity to support the whole family so they can enjoy their labor, feel connected to their partner, and enjoy their birth experience and postpartum recovery.

Email: info@doulasofcapitolhill.com 

Phone Number: 571-207-8005

Michele Peterson & Jackie Prescott 

Phone Number: 202-503-9522

Jenn Finnegan 

Email: admin@dcbirthdoulas.com

Phone Number: 540-822-0325

Samantha Griffin and her team specializes in supporting women of color in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. 

Exercise and Physical Therapy 

Regular physical activity can help reduce your risk of pregnancy complications and ease pregnancy discomforts, like back pain. ~MarchofDImes

Specializes in pelvic floor therapy and pregnancy and postpartum issues 

Transitional Physical Therapist, LLC 

Email: info@transitionphysicaltherapy.com

Phone Number: 571-210-0079

Specializes in personalized, private, integrative pelvic floor therapy, orthopedic & physical therapy. 

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Specializes in prenatal and postnatal fitness programs for all stages of motherhood. 

Email: ellamink@fit4mom.com 

Phone Number: 703-261-3838

Use coupon code "MAMIMEMBER24" for $35 off your first membership payment or class-pass purchase 

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Midwives

If a woman doesn't look like a Goddess during labor, then someone isn't treating her right. ~Ina May Gaskin

Sign up for a free info session: https://www.fairfaxhomebirth.com/bookappointment

Phone Number: (703) 534- 0373

Email: sam@sagemidwifery.com 

Phone Number: 703-662-3128

Phone Number: 703-370-4300

Email: midwives@birthcare.org

Phone Number: 703-549-5070

Birth Services

Nutrition depletion, is one of the biggest and most detrimental mistakes we can make as a new mother. ~Maranda Bower, Postpartum University

Specialize in providing education and support for families on their NICU journey and home transitions. 

​Phone Number: 703-659-6509

Specializes in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage; 5 weeks HypnoBirthing Course 

Caroline O'Neill 

Email: caroline@bodybirthandbaby.com

Phone Number: 571-249-2344

Breastfeeding 

Breastfeeding is empowering. It’s an accomplishment that takes dedication I didn’t realize I possessed. – Author unknown

Susan Howard, MSN, RN, IBCLC

Virtual Classes Offered! 

Email: hello@arlingtonlactation.com

Phone Number: 703-651-6466

Lactation support, baby wearing consulting, prenatal support, pump/bottle feeding support 

Laci Tang

Email: laci@milkinmotion.co

Phone Number: 703-372-9711

Lactation Support 

Excellent resource for breastfeeding related questions 

Nutrition 

Nutrition depletion, is one of the biggest and most detrimental mistakes we can make as a new mother. ~Maranda Bower, Postpartum University

Serves 2-3 people with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

1 week from $325 

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Eastern Food therapy meets nutritional science to guide you through each state 

May be covered by HSA or FSA if your doctor recommends the products and programs for a specific condition 

Organic Post Partum Meal Delivery 

Guiding clients towards sustainable choices that enhance overall well-being, with a special focus on pediatric and geriatric nutrition 

Email: Jennifer@JenniferHanftNutrition.com 

You're done feeling physically & emotionally depleted. It's time for some real whole-body support.

Sleep 

We’re not meant to do this alone.

Specializes in overnight new born care 

Denise Lacona Stern 

Email: Jasmin@letmommysleep.com 

Phone Number: 240-367-4456

Client led sleep training support for newborns through age five 

Vanessa Grace Cornoni, Pediatric Sleep Consultant 

Email: vanessa@gracefulbeginnings.com 

Phone Number: 202-320-4495

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Dads

The only way I can describe fatherhood is at the end of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, you know how his heart grows like five times? Everything is full;

it’s just full all the time. —Matt Damon

A network for men on their journey through fatherhood 

Adam Angel 

Email: info@dadswithwisdom.com 

Phone Number: 240-459-8408

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Nounou Nanny is a nanny placement agency committed to finding your family’s perfect childcare fit. Our in-depth, step-by-step process is led by experienced consultants who can assist with the important task of hiring a family nanny or babysitter. Whether full-time or part-time, or seasonal, you can expect quality care and experience with our vetted sitters and nannies. Serving the Northern VA, Washington DC, & MD area

Specializes in improving baby's health and wellness with infant massage 

Khyati Desai Seltzer

Virtual and in-person options! 

Email: info@vyanainfantmassage.com 

Dr. Jan Huh, DC

Trained in Webster's technique which is helpful in providing relief for common lower back and sciatic pains that pregnant women often experience and is often used in an effort to turn a breech baby.

8230 Boone Blvd, Vienna VA 22182

Phone Number: 703-448-6928

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