Support for you, through every stage of motherhood
Individual therapy with a licensed clinical psychologist for pregnancy, postpartum, and the everyday weight of parenting.
What is therapy for mothers, exactly?
Therapy for mothers is individual support for the emotional side of parenthood, from pregnancy and the postpartum period through every year that follows. It's a space to work through anxiety, depression, birth experiences, identity shifts, and the stress of caring for a family, all without judgment.
For moms searching for a therapist for mothers in St. Louis, Chesterfield, and the surrounding area, Your Village offers therapy with a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum mental health. Sessions are shaped around your goals, so you can feel more like yourself and more confident in the parent you want to be.
What brings moms to us
Tap anything that sounds familiar. Every journey through motherhood is different, and these are some of the reasons moms reach out for support.
Pregnancy worries
Maybe anxiety, low mood, or fear about labor and delivery has crept into a season you hoped would feel different.
Postpartum depression & anxiety
You might notice ongoing sadness, constant worry, or intrusive thoughts that don't seem to ease up, even on the good days.
Birth or loss experiences
A traumatic birth, miscarriage, or infertility can stay with you long after. Processing it is a meaningful step toward healing.
Identity shift
Motherhood can change how you see yourself, your relationships, and your days. Feeling a little lost in that shift is more common than you think.
Burnout & mom guilt
Chronic stress, perfectionism, or guilt about never doing enough can wear you down. You deserve support too.
A child's medical needs
A high-risk pregnancy, a child's diagnosis, or complex medical needs bring their own weight, and you don't have to carry it alone.
This list isn't exhaustive. If something feels off, trust that instinct and reach out.
Is therapy right for you?
Check anything that sounds familiar. There's no wrong answer. This is just a starting point for the conversation.
Check a few boxes above to see where to go from here.
Still deciding? A few things worth knowing
- ✓Therapy starts with an intake visit focused on you
- ✓Support is available from pregnancy through every stage of parenthood
- ✓Sessions are a judgment-free space to talk openly
- ✓Reaching out, even just to ask questions, is never a wasted step
What to expect
Your first visit is an intake where we get to know you, what you're going through, and what you'd like to feel different. From there, we'll set goals together and shape each session around your needs.
- First visitNew patient intake
- What we reviewYour story, concerns & goals
- Who it's forMoms (and dads) at any stage
- Stages supportedPregnancy, postpartum & beyond
- Session length50 minutes
- ApproachSupportive & judgment-free
- Specialty areasPostpartum mood, birth trauma, high-risk pregnancy
- Treatment planBuilt around your goals
- Extra supportNurturing Motherhood group for new moms
Private pay rates
- New patient intake$200
- Therapy visits$175 (50 minutes)
- In-networkAetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Carelon, Quest
Questions about scheduling or costs? Reach out and we'll talk it through together.
Why caring for you matters
Feeling supported through pregnancy, postpartum, and the years that follow is essential, for you and for your family. Emotional support can ease stress and anxiety, help you adjust to big changes, and build the confidence and resilience you need to meet your child's needs. When you're cared for, it becomes easier to show up as the parent you want to be.
What sets Your Village apart
One team, every specialty
Speech, occupational therapy, behavior support, and more work together under one roof, so your family isn't coordinating across separate offices.
Play Village
A dedicated, non-clinical play space where kids build skills and confidence outside of a typical therapy setting.
Insurance-friendly
In-network with major carriers including UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, UMR, BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna, with private pay also available.
Plans built around your child
Every evaluation and treatment plan is shaped around your child's specific needs and your family's goals.
You're not just a client here
Your Village STL was built on community and real relationships. Families and providers work together, with your child at the center of it all. Whatever your child or family needs, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Get Started
Three simple steps to get started
Reach out
Fill out the form below and share a bit about your child and what's on your mind.
Schedule your evaluation
We'll find a time for your child's evaluation, about 2 hours, and answer any questions about pricing or what to expect.
Begin sessions and parent training
Start one-on-one sessions and hands-on parent training, with frequency based on your child's evaluation and goals.
Meet your behavior analyst
Stephanie Merker
Stephanie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed in Missouri, with a master's degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. Over more than 20 years in the field, she has worked in homes, clinics, and schools, and she's excited to return to her true passion: early intervention with young children of all abilities.
Her approach uses Natural Environment Teaching (NET), which weaves learning into a child's everyday surroundings so new skills are meaningful and carry over into daily life. She believes families are central to the process, and that teaching parents to use ABA strategies leads to more successful outcomes. Stephanie lives in St. Louis with her husband and two kids, and in her free time she loves traveling, reading, and volunteering at her kids' schools.
Frequently asked questions
We're in-network with Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. Private pay is $200 for the new patient intake and $175 for each 50-minute therapy visit.
No. We support parents from pregnancy through every stage of parenthood, and therapy is available for dads too.
Yes. We support moms experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming worry, along with birth trauma recovery.
Yes. Supporting parents through a high-risk pregnancy, or parents of babies and young children with high-risk medical needs, is a specialty area.
The first visit is a new patient intake. We'll talk through what's bringing you in, your history, and your goals, then start building a plan together.
Therapy visits are 50 minutes, giving you dedicated time to talk openly and work toward your goals.
Yes. Our Nurturing Motherhood group brings new moms together to share experiences without judgment, with experts joining once a month to teach helpful topics.
Reach out. We're happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.