Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Families in Oklahoma

Free Screenings

Counseling/Psychotherapy

  • North OKC - Lindsey Henningsen, LPC, PMH-C

  • Edmond - Tara Fritsch, LMFT

    • Website: www.tarafritsch.com
    • Contact: (405) 623-8899
    • Email: tara@newleafok.com
    • Tara has attended postpartum expert Karen Kleinman's training for the treatment of postpartum stress, mood, and anxiety disorders. She accepts Health Choice, Coventry, First Health, Healthcare Highways, and United Healthcare.
  • Moore - Kim House, LPC, LADC
    • Website
    • Contact: 405-676-5114
    • Email: kim@balancewomenshealth.com
    • Kim is located at Balance Women’s Health and was my LADC supervisor. She’s a skilled therapist and specializes in treating trauma. She accepts most major insurances listed on the website above.

  • Moore - Angela Dickson, LCSW

    • Website
    • Phone: 405-676-5114
    • Angela specializes in working with postpartum women, perinatal mood disorders, and pregancy and infant loss. She accepts most major insurances listed on the website above.

  • Ardmore - Felicia Hurst, LPC

    • Website: www.feliciahursttherapy.com
    • Website: www.nurturingmamasnetwork.com
    • Contact: (918) 916-9896
    • Email: hurst_felicia@yahoo.com
    • In addition to receiving training from Maternal Mental Health Now and Postpartum Support International (PSI), Felicia has advanced training in helping clients overcome mental and emotional health struggles that often accompany pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, birth trauma, and the postpartum period. She accepts Blue Cross Blue Shields, Health Choice, and Cigna, but will assist clients in billing out of network insurances.
  • Tulsa - Rachel Kauffman, LPC
  • Oklahoma City - Maggie Green, LCSW
    • Contact: (405) 419-4009 (TR), (405) 425-4009 (MWF)
    • Email: maggie_green@occhd.org
    • FREE counseling for pregnant & postpartum women through the Maternal & Child Heath Department in Oklahoma City. You must have Medicaid/Soonercare to be eligible for these services.

Support Groups and Other Mom Groups

  • Oklahoma Pregnancy & Postpartum Support - A FREE online Facebook group with local pregnant and postpartum moms. We are offering a free mentorship program where women currently struggling with postpartum issues can connect with another mom who has been there and gotten to the other side.
  • Group Counseling for pregnant and new moms ran by Kylee Nelson, LMFT. You will learn tools to overcome your postpartum struggles while connecting with other Oklahoman moms who can relate.
  • Support Groups for Infertility: Resolve currently offers 3 in person, peer led support groups for infertility. Infertility can be such a lonely journey. Being with others who can support you through the emotional and physical hardships can make a big difference.
  • Online PSI Support Meetings - Postpartum Support International (PSI) provides a variety of support groups, including groups for postpartum mood, pregnancy mood, NICU parents, military moms, and pregnancy/infant loss. Little to no cost, pay what you can.
  • Calm Waters: Free support groups for infant loss; free grief and divorce groups for children and their caregivers (OKC).

Medication Management and Naturopathic Care

  • Moore - Balance Women's Health - Rachel Dalthorp, MD (Psychiatrist)
  • Norman and Edmond - Netri (Ri) Teref-Ta APRN-CNM, CNHP, Naturopath
    • www.ri-imaginehealth.com
    • Contact: (405) 343-6793
    • Ri can prescribe medications in addition to providing highly personalized care with the assistance of supplements, herbs, homeopathy, muscle response testing, iridology and many other natural health modalities.
  • Dr. Lacey Ross, ND (naturopathic doctor)
    • www.drlaceyross.com
    • Email: drross@drlaceyross.com (email is preferred)
    • Phone: 405-418-6034
    • Dr. Ross is passionate about helping women get to the root cause of their health concerns by removing obstacles that prohibit the body from healing itself. She also helps couples improve their chances of having a healthy baby by optimizing their health using an individualized combination of lab tests, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
  • Norman - Dr. Patrick Ellis (Psychiatrist)
    • www.drpatrickellis.com
    • Contact: (405) 701-5666
    • Dr. Ellis is an integrative psychiatrist who has a mission to promote mental health and wellness through the appropriate use of medication, medical supplements, nutrition and mind-body approaches.
  • Tulsa - Kim Kmita, APRN-CNM
    • Kim's website
    • Contact: (918) 858-0008
    • Kim is a nurse practitioner and midwife who has come highly recommended due to her passion and the quality of care she provides women.
  • Contact your psychiatrist, OB-GYN, or primary care physician. 
  • MotherToBaby - Learn about medication exposures and other exposures from mother to baby while pregnant or breastfeeding from experts in the field. (FREE)

Breastfeeding Support and Sleep Consultation

  • Le Leche League - free breastfeeding support groups for moms in Oklahoma. www.lllok.org
  • Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-877-271-MILK (6455)
  • Farah Antoine-Mayberry, OT, CLC
  • Heather Wasuta, IBCLC
    • Contact: (603) 452-8118
    • Heather is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who provides in-home lactation consultation and gentle sleep training.
  • Melina Moses, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant
  • Dr. Bailey Coleman, DDS - Tongue tie and lip tie assessment and correction to help with latching and pain-free breastfeeding.

OBGYN, Midwifery Care, Doulas

Physical Therapy

  • Dr. Ashley Clark, DPT
    • Owner/Founder of Elevate Physical Therapy
    • Location: 16328 Muirfield Pl, Suite 116, Edmond, OK 73013
    • Phone: (405) 240-9767
    • Email: ashleyclark@elevatephysicaltherapy.net
    • Website www.elevatephysicaltherapy.net
    • Dr. Clark specializes in working with women who are pregnant and postpartum. Conditions treated include:
      • Pelvic Pain Conditions
      • Pregnancy/Post-Partum related issues
      • Interstitial Cystitis
      • Urinary Urgency
      • Urinary Incontinence
      • Prolapse
      • Sexual Dysfunction (female)
      • Diastasis Recti (abdominal) Separation
      • Pelvic or Core Conditions

Chiropractic Services

Fitness & Exercise Groups

  • Moore - Mommy & Me Yoga
  • South OKC - Mommy & Me Workouts
  • Norman - Baby Boot Camp - Sarah Smith
  • North OKC & Edmond - Fit4Mom OKC Metro

Childbirth & Parenting Education

Podcasts

  • Dr. Kat - Mom and Mind
    • A podcast dedicated to maternal mental health, shedding stigma with personal postpartum stories, and resources.
  • Dr. David Burns - Feeling Good
    • An awesome podcast for therapists and the general public alike on effective and innovative tools for treating depression and anxiety, specifically using TEAM-CBT.

Great Self-Help Books

 
By Karen Kleiman
By Karen R. Kleiman, Valerie Davis Raskin M.D.
By Karen Kleiman, Amy Wenzel
By Karen Kleiman
 
 
By David D. Burns
By David D. Burns M.D.
By David D. Burns
 
 
By Sally M. Winston PsyD, Martin N. Seif PhD