Charlottesville
Social Support Groups
New moms often isolated and alone, especially if experiencing anxiety or depression. Peer support groups offer non-judgmental listening, support, and encouragement from others experiencing similar issues. Support group leaders are caring and empathic, and can connect new mothers with additional resources.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
595 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville
Outpatient Care Center
3rd Floor, Community Education Room
2nd & 4th Thursdays each month
10:30 am — 12 noon
and
1st & 3rd Mondays each month
7 — 8:30 pm
sentaramarthajeff@postpartumva.org
The Women’s Initiative
1101 East High Street (Main office)
The Women’s Initiative offers a variety of support groups and other services.
thewomensinitiative.org
Talk Therapy
New mothers may need to address topics such as their new role, communications with partner, and changes in relationships. Talking with a mental health professional can help put things in perspective, solve problems, and introduce coping skills. Therapy in this timeframe is often short-term, problem-focused and pragmatic.Therapists listed below have all been trained to work with new and pregnant mothers. Most therapists do not have administrative staff; leave a message that you are a new/pregnant mother and someone will return your call within 24 hours.
Additional therapists provide online or virtual therapy via HIPPA-compliant platforms; learn more HERE.
Robin Bernhard, LCSW
420 3rd Street Northeast
(434) 825-6545
virginianeurofeedback.com
Linda Capacchione, LPC
330 Winding River Lane
(434) 296-1338
lindacap.com
Sarah Carter, LCSW
1110 Rose Hill Drive, #201
(434) 996-4593
cvillecounseling.com
Julie Convisser, LCSW
920 9 ½ Street Northeast
(434) 806-8516
julieconvisserlcsw.net
Michelle Damiani, PhD
1008 East Jefferson Street
(434) 984-4444
Jeanne Martin, LPC
100 East South Street, #4
(434) 984-3111
one-stepcloser.com
Kristin Morgan, LPC
1450 Sachem Place, Suite 101
(434) 973-5640
Learn more HERE
Accepts in-network insurance
Cathy Jespersen Sacks, LCSW
1110 Rose Hill Drive
(434) 979-0401
rosehilltherapy.com
Deborah Sinek, PhD
100 East South Street, #2
(434) 227-4721
deborahsinekphd.com
Rebecca Tedford, LCSW
UVA Women’s Center
1400 University Avenue
(434) 982-2361
womenscenter.virginia.edu
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe and manage anti-depressant medications, as well as help identify and treat any underlying medical conditions. Providers below have expertise in working with new or pregnant mothers.
Virginia Bayliss, MD
154 Hansen Road #103
(434) 602-1477
doctorbayliss.com
Anita Clayton, MD
310 Old Ivy Way # 104
(434) 243-4646
uvahealth.com
UVA Psychiatric Services
2955 Ivy Road
(434) 243-4646
neurosciences.uvahealth.com
Online and Virtual Support
There are many other options for support, including online support groups and therapists who provide virtual therapy, safe and secure in your own home. Click HERE for more information. And PSVa volunteers are always available to help; call (703) 829-7152 or email momsoncall@postpartumva.org.