Becoming a mother or adding more kids to your household is an incredible, transformative experience.
Your body changes, sleep changes, household chores change, relationships change, your priorities and needs all change.
These overwhelming changes during pregnancy and postpartum can bring with them anxiety, depression, rage, and more. Do not face these changes alone. Help is available, including therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists who specialize in helping moms.
For me, counseling during pregnancy and postpartum helped me manage my postpartum anxiety, calm my childbirth fears, work through feelings about my changing body and relationships, and strengthen my self-confidence.
Here is a list of mental health resources in the Albuquerque area.
If you are having a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
For pregnancy and postpartum specific mental health, call 1-800-944-4773. Or text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (English) or en Español 971-203-7773.
Thank you to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this guide.
Expecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing journey. Lovelace would like to make your experience as memorable and stress-free as possible by helping you navigate your healthcare. No matter your insurance or birthing plan, our Labor of Love program offers you access to no-cost pregnancy perks and assistance finding a provider or insurance.
When it comes time to deliver, you can expect exceptional, comfortable, and convenient care. Throughout labor and delivery at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, new parents stay in one of our private birthing suites. Equipped with the latest technology, each room is designed for a relaxed and comfortable birthing experience.
In the event your baby is born prematurely or needs special care, our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is here to serve you. Our on-site NICU offers 24/7 skilled medical and nursing staff who care for infants as young as 23 weeks of gestation in a quiet, home-like environment.
We are excited to be part of your prenatal care and delivery so that your experience is as safe, healthy, and pleasant as possible.
For more information on our Lovelace birthing services, call 505-727-7677.
Below are several providers who specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and women’s health. But I highly recommend you check out PsychologyToday.com or Postpartum Support International to find a provider. You can search by insurance, topic, language, gender, and more to find a provider who is the right fit for you.
Dr. Alexandra Koenig
A licensed clinical psychologist offering online individual therapy for adults, Dr. Koenig specializes in anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and maternal mental health.
Desert Magnolia Therapy
A safe and supportive space for adults and teenagers seeking mental health support, Alesia Crossland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, especially passionate about supporting women and teenage girls.
Inner Wisdom Counseling
Dr. Linda Najjar is a licensed psychologist in New Mexico specializing in feminist multicultural counseling.
Lilly’s Internal Light
This practice in Rio Rancho specializes in the care and well-being of each of its clients’ mental health.
Kassy’s Kause
Kassy’s Kause is an organization dedicated to helping bring maternal mental health awareness and educating families. They support women through individual guidance, virtual support groups, and other resources.
Mountain Crest Counseling
This practice specializes in perinatal mental health and wellness, supporting women and couples throughout their journey.
Nizhoni Counseling
Indigenous-owned Nizhoni Counseling provides mental health services to community members throughout New Mexico. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or telehealth services, they are here to meet your needs.
New Mexico Guided Healing
Rio Rancho-based New Mexico Guided Healing offers in-person and telehealth therapy for individuals seeking support related to perinatal mental health, trauma, parenting, and infertility.
NM Wellness Center
Therapy for individuals, couples, and families at three locations throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
Sunshine Therapy
Alexandra Herrera offers strength-based, trauma-informed therapy for children, adults, and families. She specializes in infant mental health, child-parent psychotherapy, and attachment-based family therapy.
Wallin and Luna
This duo specializes in counseling and therapy services related to reproductive health issues such as pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, and alternative family building.
Mental health IS health. You need to be your best self for you and your family. Please take care of yourself. Reach out and get help for yourself and for your family. You and your kids deserve the best version of you.
If you are reading this and struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, or any of these mental health resources. You are so loved, so cherished, so important, and so needed.
For more pregnancy and postpartum resources, make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum in the Albuquerque Area.
