Postpartum & Pregnancy Therapy in Connecticut
If you're navigating pregnancy, the postpartum period, or the unexpected turns that can come with either, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm Carrina Trantalis, a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International (PSI), and I provide telehealth therapy for women across Connecticut who are looking for support during pregnancy and beyond.
Becoming a parent, or preparing to, can bring up feelings that don't always match what you expected: anxiety, grief, overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection from yourself. Postpartum and perinatal therapy gives you a space to process what's actually happening, rather than what you think you're 'supposed' to feel.
Who I work with
Women experiencing anxiety, worry, or intrusive thoughts during pregnancy or after birth. New parents adjusting to the identity and relationship shifts that come with a new baby. Women processing a difficult or traumatic birth experience. Parents coping with a NICU stay, medical complications, or an unexpected start to parenthood. Women navigating grief and loss related to pregnancy or infant loss. Anyone facing life's unexpected turns during the perinatal period who wants a steady, informed guide.
My Approach
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Motivational Interviewing, tailored to what you need, not a one-method-fits-all approach. My trainings through Postpartum Support International and my own experiences as a mother navigating pregnancy and postpartum means I understand the importance of pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
Telehealth across Connecticut
All sessions are held virtually, so we can meet from the comfort of your home. Caring for a new baby or simply not having the bandwidth for a commute, should not be a barrier to therapy.
I'm in-network with Aetna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare, and I also work with private-pay clients.
Getting started
If you're wondering whether now is the right time to reach out, that alone is usually a good sign that it is. Reach out. I would love to connect!