Perinatal and Postnatal Counseling in Scottsdale AZ or Online
Your Wellbeing, Your Baby’s Beginning
Perinatal and Postnatal Counseling in Scottsdale, AZ
Becoming a parent is life-changing, and it can bring joy as well as anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. At BrainBody Wellness Counseling, our licensed counselor Amanda Nomicos, LPC, provides expert perinatal and postnatal counseling to help new and expecting parents navigate postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood.
Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic techniques, we help parents develop coping skills, build confidence, and strengthen bonding with their baby. Sessions are available in-person in Scottsdale or online across Arizona.
Schedule a free consultation today to start your journey toward emotional wellness, balance, and support during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Perinatal and Postnatal Counseling in Scottsdale, AZ
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most profound transitions—filled with joy, love, and connection, but also with emotional challenges, self-doubt, and anxiety. At BrainBody Wellness Counseling, we offer perinatal counseling and postpartum therapy for new and expecting parents in Scottsdale, AZ, and through secure telehealth across Arizona.
Our licensed counselor, Amanda Nomicos, LPC, specializes in helping parents navigate the emotional and mental health challenges that often accompany pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Amanda is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health, providing specialized expertise in supporting both pregnant and postpartum individuals with evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs.We provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Why Perinatal and Postnatal Support Matters
The perinatal period—spanning pregnancy through the first year after birth—is a time of immense physical, emotional, and relational change. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, body changes, and the pressures of parenting can leave many parents feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
If you are experiencing mood swings, persistent worry, sadness, irritability, or a sense of detachment, know that you’re not alone—and professional support is available. Perinatal therapy and postpartum counseling can help you manage these emotions, improve your wellbeing, and strengthen your bond with your baby.
Specialized Therapy for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Amanda Nomicos, LPC, has extensive experience in postpartum depression counseling, postpartum anxiety treatment, and birth trauma support. She works with new parents experiencing:
Postpartum depression
Postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts
Birth trauma
Perinatal grief or loss
Adjustment challenges for new parents
Identity shifts and role transitions
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and somatic-based approaches, Amanda provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and feel empowered as a parent.
A Holistic Approach to Parenthood Support
At BrainBody Wellness, we believe mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood is just as important as physical health. Our holistic approach addresses the whole person, not just symptoms. Sessions may focus on:
Emotional regulation and self-compassion
Relationship dynamics with partners or family
Physical stress and body-based responses
Identity development and parenting role transitions
Healthy attachment and bonding with your baby
Whether you’re a first-time parent or expanding your family, we provide warmth, clinical expertise, and individualized support to help you navigate this life-changing period.
You Deserve Support—And It’s Okay to Ask for It
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Perinatal counseling and postpartum therapy offer a safe space to feel seen, validated, and supported—without judgment. Our goal is to help you feel emotionally grounded, confident, and connected to yourself, your baby, and your life.
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
If you’re expecting, recently gave birth, or adjusting to life with a newborn, BrainBody Wellness Counseling in Scottsdale, AZ, is here to support you. Schedule a free treatment consultation with Amanda Nomicos, LPC, to explore perinatal counseling and start your path toward mental wellness, balance, and confidence during early parenthood.
📍 Serving Scottsdale, AZ + secure online perinatal therapy across Arizona
📞 Free consultations available
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?
Your Path To Healing Starts Here
Steps to Get Started
Schedule a Free Treatment Consultation. Self-schedule your free 10-minute treatment consultation with your preferred clinician (choose Amanda Nomicos for Perinatal Support, she is certified in Perinatal Mental Health). She will answer your questions to make sure they are the right fit for you. (Please contact us if you do not see her name available on the online scheduling form)
Schedule an Intake and Start Sessions. If you and the Clinician decide during the free treatment consultation the fit is right, you will schedule an intake session. During your intake, your selected clinician will ask you a range of questions about what you are looking to get out of counseling and about your background. You will create a treatment plan with your clinician and will start working on your treatment plan in the follow up appointment.
Find Clarity Peace and Resilience. As you or your child work with your Clinician, you will find clarity, peace, and resilience in your life, relationship, or for your child. You will see the "problem" in a new light, allowing you to move forward in an effective way.
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Perinatal and Postnatal Counseling FAQs
What is perinatal and postnatal counseling?
Perinatal and postnatal counseling provides specialized mental health support for parents during pregnancy and the first year after birth. It helps manage mood changes, anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, and emotional adjustments associated with parenthood.
Who can benefit from perinatal or postpartum therapy?
Expecting parents, new parents, or those adjusting to life with a newborn can benefit from perinatal and postpartum counseling. Support is available for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, grief, or difficulties with identity and parenting role transitions.
What issues are commonly addressed in perinatal and postnatal counseling?
Common concerns include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, grief or loss, adjustment challenges, identity shifts, relationship stress, emotional regulation, and bonding with your baby.
What therapeutic approaches are used for perinatal and postpartum therapy?
Therapists use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic-based methods. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, self-compassion, coping strategies, relationship dynamics, body awareness, and parent-infant bonding.
Can perinatal and postnatal counseling be done online?
Yes. BrainBody Wellness Counseling offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for perinatal and postpartum therapy throughout Arizona, in addition to in-person sessions in Scottsdale, AZ.
How do I get started with perinatal or postpartum therapy?
Schedule a free treatment consultation with Amanda Nomicos, LPC. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your needs, explore therapy options, and create a personalized plan for emotional support and wellness during pregnancy and early parenthood.
When I was looking for counseling, I didn’t want another place where I just sat and talked about my week. I wanted real change. Choosing BrainBody Wellness Counseling was the best decision I could have made. The therapists here helped me get to the root of my anxiety and trauma in a way that felt deeper and more effective than any therapy I’ve tried before. I can’t recommend BrainBody Wellness enough
- Previous Client