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Free therapeutic support groups for women struggling with maternal mental health issues and loss.
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Mental health therapist
Peer support
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Virtual
Multi-week series
Prenatal emotional wellbeing (anxiety & mood support)
Postpartum emotional wellbeing (anxiety & mood support)
Pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Stillbirth & infant loss
Group
Spanish
3015 Central Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Doula Mayra provides culturally sensitive and evidence-based support for families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Bilingual support in Chicago and surrounding suburbs includes in-person childbirth and newborn classes, virtual support, newborn care, and other holistic approaches that empower you to have a good transition. Sliding-scale is available. English/Spanish. - Clases, apoyo durante el parto, posparto y cuidado del recién nacido.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
TENS units rental
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Pregnancy after loss
200+ births
<$1200
$1,200 - $1,800
Solo
Certified doula
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Spinning Babies techniques
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Bereavement doula
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Virtual
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Birthing from Within
Spinning babies
Independent
Group
Latinx provider (self-identified)
Spanish
171 West Oak Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
At Blissful Births and Babies Inc., we are passionate about nurturing, educating, and empowering families throughout every stage of the childbearing year and beyond. Founded on the belief that every family deserves compassionate support and evidence-based education, our services are designed to guide you from pregnancy through postpartum.
PREGNANCY CARE
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Birth planning & preparation
Childbirth fear release session
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Birth photography & videography
Placental encapsulation
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
0–50 births
50-200 births
200+ births
Small group
Certified doula
Hypnobabies-informed support
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Birth & medical trauma
Birth story processing
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Private / one-on-one
Virtual
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Birth center birth preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Eclectic pregnancy & childbirth classes
Hypnobirthing (The Mongan Method)
Independent
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
First-time parent classes
Parent support groups
New moms groups
Group
Polish
1898 Barrington Avenue, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490
With over 20 years of counseling and therapy experience, Bluebird Counseling Services offers therapy that’s practical, compassionate, and easy to connect with. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body—so you can feel calmer, more capable, and in control of your life again.
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Stress
Mental health therapist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-based therapy
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Birth & medical trauma
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Group
Virtual visits
1052 Alder Lane, Naperville, Illinois 60540
Counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Special expertise and experience in trauma; perinatal and postpartum mood disorders; pregnant and parenting couples work; grief/loss; couples therapy (repair, reconnection and conflict resolution) and life transitions.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Somatic Experiencing–trained
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Somatic Experiencing–trained
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DPT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Somatic Experiencing - trained
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Birth & medical trauma
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Mental health therapist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)
Couples counseling
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
EMDR-trained
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Group
Office or clinic
Virtual visits
1220 Iroquois Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60563
Warm, thoughtful support for individual adults and couples, & specialized care for those who have experienced pregnancy loss.
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Stress
Mental health therapist
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Stress
Mental health therapist
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Birth story processing
Mental health therapist
Body-based or somatic grief therapy
Grief counselor
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Baby & me fitness
Group
Multi-week series
New moms groups
Pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Parenting after loss
Stillbirth & infant loss
Termination for medical reasons
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
4147 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613
Our perinatal mental health specialists have the experience and expertise to help as you journey through preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
EMDR-trained
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Grief counselor
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
1100 East Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinois 60030
900 W State Rte 22, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
61 South Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
5435 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, Illinois 60050
977 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
620 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
900 W State Rte 22, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
61 South Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
5435 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, Illinois 60050
977 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
620 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Choose Joy Doula Services provides compassionate, personalized pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support to families across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
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Birth Doula
Placental encapsulation
Sibling doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Virtual support
Planned cesarean (C-section)
VBAC
Pregnancy over 40
POC families
Teen parents
Single parents
High-risk / medically complex pregnancy
Twins / Multiples
Surrogacy
0–50 births
$1,200 - $1,800
Solo
Certified doula
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Stress
Doula (postpartum)
Overnight care
Lactation support
Sleep consultants
Massage therapy
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Stillbirth & infant loss
Bereavement doula
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Childbirth education (all)
Independent
Babywearing (wraps, carriers, rebozo)
Caring for your newborn
Infant massage
Newborn sleep
Adjusting to life with a new baby
First-time parent classes
Group
Black provider (self-identified)
Chicago, IL 60602
At Crescent Moon, our primary focus is on mothers in the perinatal stages of their lives. Crescent Moon Therapy is primarily a telehealth practice. Meet from the comfort of your own home.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Internal Famiy Systems (IFS)
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)
Internal Family Systems
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Drop-in / ongoing
Parent support groups
New moms groups
550 Frontage Road, Northfield, Illinois 60093
Perinatal-informed therapy and support for the full arc of motherhood—from preconception to postpartum and beyond. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, fertility challenges, trauma, or major life transitions, we provide compassionate, body-centered support to help you heal, reconnect, and move forward with clarity.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Difficulty conceiving / infertility
Recurrent miscarriage
Getting pregnant naturally
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Somatic Experiencing–trained
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Somatic Experiencing–trained
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Somatic Experiencing - trained
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Mental health therapist
Body-based or somatic grief therapy
Couples counseling
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Yoga (postpartum)
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Virtual
Drop-in / ongoing
Parent support groups
New moms groups
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604
200 E Evergreen Ave, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
200 E Evergreen Ave, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Our mission at Flourish Counseling & Wellness is to provide counseling, advocacy and resources focused on perinatal mental health from fertility to pregnancy, through postpartum and parenthood. We offer individual, family and group therapy, and medication management. We envision a world where families have the information and support they need to heal, connect and flourish.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Stress
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Fertility
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
EMDR-trained
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Trying to conceive (TTC) support groups
LGBTQ+ parents
Pregnancy support groups
Prenatal emotional wellbeing (anxiety & mood support)
Parent support groups
Postpartum emotional wellbeing (anxiety & mood support)
Medical & birth trauma
Pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Parenting after loss
Stillbirth & infant loss
Trying to conceive after loss
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
1901 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Specialized care from a Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist. Virtual therapy for individuals and couples in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Stress
Preparing for childbirth
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Couples counseling
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Group
Virtual visits
Chicago, il 60602
We offer a variety of healing services including massage, energy work, and talk therapy to support you in pregnancy and the postpartum period. We are a trauma informed space filled with mothers supporting mothers and other birthing people. Knowledgeable in NICU and loss experiences as well as raising babies of our own.
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Back, hip, or neck pain
Headaches
Swelling (edema)
Massage therapy
Mental health therapist
EMDR-trained
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-based therapy
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Anxiety
Depression
Back, hip or neck pain
Pelvic pain / pelvic girdle pain (SPD)
Sacroiliac (SI) pain
Sciatica or nerve pain
Tailbone pain (coccydynia)
Headaches
Craniosacral
Massage therapy
Mental health therapist
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Birth & medical trauma
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Mental health therapist
Group
Office or clinic
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
2514 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647
Compassionate, non-judgmental support in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Birth doula support, childbirth education and birth story processing, in-person and virtual.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Virtual support
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Epidural
Unmedicated hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Planned cesarean (C-section)
VBAC
50-200 births
$1,800 - $2,500
Solo
Certified doula
Spinning Babies techniques
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Birth & medical trauma
Birth story processing
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Multi-week series
Childbirth education (all)
Natural childbirth in the hospital
Birth center birth preparation
Cesarean (c-section) preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
VBAC preparation
Birthing from Within
Independent
550 West Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
We treat a wide range of conditions, both psychiatric and psychological, and our diverse group of dedicated clinicians is committed to supporting your goals. Our Reproductive Psychiatry Division is a team of mental health therapists and psychiatrists who are experts in reproductive mental health.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Psychiatrist
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Stress
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Psychiatrist
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Stress
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples counseling
Internal Famiy Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Psychiatrist
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Mental health therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)
Couples counseling
Internal Family Systems
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Psychiatrist
Group
Office or clinic
Virtual visits
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
625 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611
500 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
100 S. Saunders Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
1010 Lake St., Oak Park, Illinois 60301
2 Mid America Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
500 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
100 S. Saunders Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
1010 Lake St., Oak Park, Illinois 60301
2 Mid America Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep is dedicated to supporting families experiencing early infant loss. We connect families with volunteer photographers who generously donate their time and talent to create beautiful infant remembrance portraits.
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Stillbirth & infant loss
Remembrance photography
Chicago, Illinois 60634
As both a birth doula and Certified Child Life Specialist, Alexis supports children and families navigating a variety of medical experiences and impactful life moments.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Virtual support
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Epidural
Unmedicated hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Planned cesarean (C-section)
VBAC
Teen parents
Expected stillbirth
High-risk / medically complex pregnancy
Pregnancy after infertility
Pregnancy after loss
0–50 births
$1,200 - $1,800
$1,800 - $2,500
Solo
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Patient Advocate
Group
In-home visits
Virtual visits
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
1720 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Star Legacy Foundation provides live, interactive, online support groups for families who have experienced a perinatal loss and for individuals experiencing a pregnancy after a loss.
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Peer support
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Virtual
Drop-in / ongoing
Pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Parenting after loss
Stillbirth & infant loss
1201 North Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
Perinatal counseling for individuals and couples, with expertise in pregnancy and postpartum therapy, perinatal grief, birth trauma, paternal postpartum depression and Gottman Method couples counseling.
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Pregnancy after loss
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Depression
NICU related stress
Relationship strain
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Mental health therapist
Couples counseling
Grief counselor
Group
Office or clinic
Virtual visits
Polish
Spanish
Other
2500 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169