Perinatal Mental Health Counseling: About Carrina Trantalis

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Hi I'm Carrina

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut, with advanced training in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International. My focus is on women's mental health during the perinatal period, but my journey to this specialization is rooted in personal experience. As a mother of two, I faced unexpected challenges when my daughter was in the NICU, grappling with various medical issues during her first year. I found myself unprepared, not due to a lack of support, but because as a new mom managing my daughter's healthcare, I often felt too drained at the end of the day to prioritize my own well-being. It’s those difficult times—when you feel quietly unraveled—that inspired me to dedicate my private practice to supporting women in their own struggles.

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My Approach

I don't believe in pretending that motherhood, grief, or life transitions are anything other than hard. What I do believe is that with the right support, you can learn to carry these challenges without being continuously overwhelmed by them. As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in perinatal mental health and women's mental health, I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a foundation. This approach helps you build real, practical skills for regulating emotions, tolerating difficult moments, and preventing the weight of life from quietly piling up. My goal isn't to fix you; it's to help you find your footing again.