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We exist so no parent has to suffer alone.

Phoenix Health was founded with a single mission: make world-class perinatal mental health care accessible to every parent, wherever they are.

A message from our founder

Dr. Emily Guarnotta, Psychologist & Founder

When I had my first child, I was shocked by the challenges that I faced as a new mother.

I'd like to say that I got help right away, but, like so many women, the shame of postpartum depression and anxiety kept me silent for nearly two years.

When I sought out further training and began working with postpartum clients myself, I was struck by how many stories were so similar to my own. It also became clear that a therapist who is qualified to treat maternal mental health conditions is so important.

I founded Phoenix Health to make it easier for new mothers like me to find the right help.

Dr. Emily Guarnotta

Psychologist & Founder

What makes Phoenix Health different

Specialized expertise

Every Phoenix Health therapist holds or is working toward Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) β€” the gold standard in perinatal care.

Covered by insurance

We accept most major insurance plans including BlueCross, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare, so cost is never a barrier to getting help.

Therapy from home

All sessions are conducted via secure video β€” no commute, no waiting room, no childcare scramble. Just you, your therapist, and a safe space to heal.

You are not alone

1 in 5 new mothers experiences perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We believe every mother deserves expert support β€” and we are here to provide it.

Meet our therapists

Every Phoenix Health therapist is a specialist β€” not a generalist who "also does postpartum."

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Analisa Velasco-Lopez

LCSW

Analisa is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who offers a holistic and trauma-informed approach to supporting parents through every stage of their family-building journey.

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Deborah Edelson

LCSW

With over 30 years of experience, Deborah brings deep wisdom and compassion to her work with parents navigating life's most vulnerable transitions in New York.

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Ashlyn Parides

PHD, PMH-C

Dr. Ashlyn is a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C) in Texas, licensed to practice in over 40 states through PsyPact.

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Nadine Mejia

LCSW, PMH-C

Nadine is a licensed clinical social worker who helps parents navigate postpartum depression, grief, and major life transitions in California, South Carolina, and Florida.

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Jessica Rudzinski

LPC, LMHC, PMH-C

Jessica works with hopeful and current parents facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum transitions in South Carolina, New York, and Florida.

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Natalia Cruz Navarro

LCSW

Natalia Cruz Navarro is a bilingual therapist who supports parents through pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and postpartum mental health challenges in California.

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Alana Vicentini

LMHC, PMH-C

Alana is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist who works with hopeful, expecting, and new parents across New York.

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Sailys Concepcion

LMHC, LPC, LPCC, PMH-C

Sailys is a bilingual therapist who helps parents navigate the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss across California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Washington, and Louisiana.

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Stacy Lookout

LPC, PMH-C

Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma dedicated to supporting hopeful, expecting, and new parents through specialized perinatal mental health care.

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