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Thanks for visiting my blog and website, The Mommy Blues where mothers and caregivers can find support and information on taking care on beating the Mommy Blues, anxiety, stress and depression.

From my office in Saugatuck-Douglas on Lake Michigan, I work face-to-face and by telephone and skype – counseling, coaching, consulting and suppporting mothers and those who care for them. I work with all moms – experienced or pregnant, new, adopting, stressed and in crisis.

I offer the following services in-office or by telephone, video call, skype, or googletalk:

1. Counseling and Psychotherapy
   ★General
   ★For Mothers and Parents
   ★To treat Postpartum Depression
   

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2. Life Coaching for Mothers
   ★Mother's Coaching
   ★Couples / Partners Coaching
   ★Group Coaching

3. Postpartum Depression Consultation and Coaching
   *(The feasibility of telephone counseling for Moms with PPD will be assessed individually and is dependent on severity of symptoms and risk. If I determine that you need to be seen in person, then I will act as a consultant or coach, educating and assisting you and your family to find the appropriate medical, mental and support services in your area. )
   ★PPD Coaching
   ★PPD Consultation
   

Psychotherapy, Counseling and Support

★Psychotherapy for adults and families with the following difficulties: mood, anxiety and relationship problems; eating disorders; sexual abuse histories; dissociative identity disorders.

★For Mothers and any Parent who feels overwhelmed, out of control, worried, anxious, depressed, blue and in need of emotional support and someone to talk to.

Postpartum Depression Psychotherapy and Counseling Services

Psychotherapy is offered face-to-face in Douglas, MI, and also by telephone in your home (see caveat below):

★Psychotherapy / counseling for moms who are at risk for postpartum reactions. Timely referral and intervention for the mother who is at risk, results in careful monitoring and in some cases prevention of a full blown postpartum disorder.

★Individual support and information for pregnant and adopting moms or dads includes designing a plan for support and help. Moms and dads are emotionally prepared and better supported, with less burnout, depression and anxiety after baby's birth or adoption.

★Psychotherapy for new moms and dads needing to process the many feelings changes & decisions that a new baby brings. This may include support through the 'baby blues'. Integrating one's new parenting identity into the rest of one's psychological, working, family, and social life is valuable.

★Psychotherapy for moms with antenatal and postpartum difficulties such as depression, anxiety and any time a pregnancy, adoption or postpartum period feels too overwhelming, difficult or painful.

★Couple Therapy for couples needing help with prenatal, adoption and postpartum conflicts. This may include talking through differing parenting hopes, styles, ideals, and backgrounds; as well as helping couples with disappointment, loss and grief.

If you are interested in any of these services,
please email Kim@themommyblues.com
or call 312-882-5067 AND fill out a form by clicking here

Life Coaching for Mothers

Individual Mother Coaching

For mothers with any parenting and mothering challenges and issues that do not require psychological treatment.

Parents / Couples Partners Coaching

For both parents - to deal with parenting challenges and issues.

Group Coaching / Teleseminar Coaching

A low-cost very helpful alternative to individual coaching. Join a group of mothers and get teh benefits of coaching as a group.

If you are interested in any of these services,
please email Kim@themommyblues.com
or call 312-882-5067 AND fill out a form by clicking here

Postpartum Depression Consultation, Coaching and Education

PPD Coaching

If you are a mother with PPD, I will coach you through your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. I will not be "treating" your PPD but will help you and your family find the appropriate health care, support resources, and information. I will help you and your family manage your illness.

PPD Consultation

Generally a single session with a family member or health provider who needs expert (non-medical) advice and help with the treatment and management of Postpartum Depression.

If you are interested in any of these services,
please email Kim@themommyblues.com
or call 312-882-5067 AND fill out a form by clicking here

*Note: The feasibility of telephone counseling for Moms with PPD will be assessed individually and is dependent on severity of symptoms and risk. If I determine that you need to be seen in person, then I will act as a consultant or coach, educating and assisting you and your family to find the appropriate medical, mental and support services in your area.

If you are struggling in anyway
or would like someone to talk to about mothering concerns,
please email: Kim@themommyblues.com. 

As a psychotherapist, postpartum counselor and mother's coach, Kim Richardson specializes in helping and supporting all moms who are stressed and overwhelmed. She works with new mothers during pregnancy, adoption, fertility and early motherhood and has specialized in treatment, education and diagnosis of postpartum depression.

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