Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Counseling

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Ali R. Barnum provides in-depth, professional, collaborative and compassionate perinatal and maternal mental health counseling and psychotherapy services at Barnum Counseling. Click here to learn more about Ali.

Ali provides both in person and online, HIPAA-compliant Telehealth sessions. Scroll down to learn more about her approach in therapy.

Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Counseling at Barnum Counseling

Maternal Mental Health

Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, and generally unhappy with the way you’re showing up as a mom? You’re not alone. As a parent herself, Ali understands that parenting can be hard. Staying calm and regulating our own emotions can be challenging when our kids’ BIG emotions trigger us. Ali can help you manage the overwhelm and regulate your emotions, find joy in parenting, and learn how to regain your identity outside of being a mom.

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Perinatal Mental Health

Navigating infertility, pregnancy, and new parenthood can be overwhelming and often very lonely. Whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or postpartum, with Ali’s help, you can find realistic tools to help you cope with the roadblocks, losses, and milestones. In addition to 14 years of supporting women professionally in these areas, her personal experience with infertility and loss gives her a unique perspective and genuine empathy as you navigate your entire journey.

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Online Counseling and Therapy

Ali offers easy and convenient telehealth therapy and counseling sessions using a HIPAA-compliant online therapy platform. Online therapy has several advantages:

- You can receive therapy from the comfort of your own home or office.
- It’s a great alternative for those who do not have reliable transportation or are unable to drive.
- Those with severe anxiety/social anxiety can get therapy.
- Online therapy is easily accessible via a smartphone, tablet or computer.
- You get confidential, easy access to therapy from anywhere in Illinois.

Potential disadvantages of online therapy include:

- Internet connection issues
- Misinterpretation of facial expressions or other social cues
- Limited ability to observe body language
- Ali can only provide it within the state of Illinois.

What You Should Know Before Participating in Online Therapy

- You must have access to a web browser and the internet. Google Chrome works best.
- You must be physically located in Illinois at the time of your session.
- Your payment is due at the beginning of the session.

Not sure about counseling and psychotherapy?

Barnum Counseling has resources to help you make the decision to get support. If you’re not sure what to expect, click here to learn more about what to expect from therapy and counseling. If you have questions, contact Ali or call 630.797.9192 to learn more.

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