Pregnancy and the postpartum period are unique times of life involving many changes and transitions. While usually exciting and exhilarating, a variety of challenges may arise, including:
- Anxiety
It can be difficult to know when to seek help and whom to call. The following questions may help you decide how best to approach your situation.
- Depression
- Concerns around shifting roles and identities
- Issues around body image
- Tensions in relationships
- Financial strain
- Health problems
- Balancing work and new motherhood
When
should I seek help?
Psychotherapy
and counseling services are helpful when coping with these
concerns. Please contact Brooklyn Heights Prenatal’s
psychotherapist, Erin Gilbert, at 646-580-7025 or at erin@egtherapy.com if you
have experienced any of the following:
- I have or a family member has feelings, moods or behaviors that I do not like or understand, or that seem out of control.
- I have relationship difficulties that I can’t seem to resolve.
- I am sad, anxious, or unable to concentrate.
- I feel stuck, out of options lacking hope, or suicidal.
- I am having trouble getting out of bed in the morning.
- I suspect that I have or a family member has an addiction.
- I am having or a family member is having trouble with a major life transition, such as pregnancy or becoming a parent, accepting a loved one's death, or dealing with a divorce.
- I am angry with my loved ones and myself very often.
- I am unmotivated, lethargic or routinely exhausted.
- My friends and family have distanced themselves from me and I don't know why.
Psychotherapy
at Brooklyn Heights Prenatal is provided by Erin Gilbert, MSW, LCSW. For more information about her, please
visit her website at www.egtherapy.com.
What
kinds of psychotherapy and counseling services do you provide?
Individual, couple or family
sessions are available. In
addition, groups for new mothers will be available on a rolling basis.
What
happens during the first session?
In a first session, many things occur. Erin will want
to hear about the reasons you are seeking psychotherapy, and she will ask
questions about various aspects of your life, both past and
present. Together, you’ll explore either verbally or via paperwork
the nuts and bolts of psychotherapy, such as confidentiality, cancellation
policies and payment. If you have any specific questions, certainly
those will be explored.
Are sessions
confidential?
All services are confidential by law with a few
exceptions. The most common exceptions to confidentiality occur if
you say that you are going to hurt yourself or someone else, or if you reveal
any past incidences of childhood physical or sexual abuse. In such
cases, Erin is obligated to contact the appropriate authorities. There are
a few other exceptions to confidentiality that occur less frequently, so please
feel free to ask about these situations if this is a concern for you.
How
many sessions are recommended?
There is no set time length
for a course of psychotherapy. Certain people choose to attend a few
sessions, and to end treatment when some benefit has been
realized. Others choose to continue with psychotherapy for longer
periods of time, working on many aspects of their lives. After
ending treatment, some individuals return for additional sessions as needed at
different points throughout life. While any of these approaches are
very valid, a greater number of sessions usually is required to achieve
long lasting changes on deeper levels.
How
much does psychotherapy cost? Do you accept insurance?
Fees vary depending upon the
services requested, so please contact Erin at 646-580-7025 or at
erin@egtherapy.com to discuss cost in detail. While Erin does not
participate in any insurance plans, many insurance plans offer out-of-network
benefits, and she will help you access these benefits if desired.
About Erin Gilbert, MSW, LCSW
Erin received her Masters degree in social work, which she
earned summa cum laude from the University of Maryland. She continued her
studies in a post-graduate training program examining psychodynamic
psychotherapy, and currently is enrolled in a post-graduate training program
focusing on relational psychotherapy. She holds advanced clinical social
work licenses in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Her professional emphasis includes:
- Providing individual, family and group therapies, focusing on ages twelve and older.
- Working with people who are coping with a range of issues, including but not limited to stress, anxiety or depression.
- Offering confidential services in a private location.
- Using an array of approaches as needed to address client concerns.
Erin is a member of the National Association of Social Workers
and the New York State Society for Clinical Social Work.
As the author
of the Book Corner for the Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social
Work's newsletter, Erin conducted author interviews and wrote numerous book
reviews. Other articles by Erin have been featured in the Journal of
Employee Assistance and the Silver Spring/ Takoma Park
Voice.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, Erin is a trained
yoga instructor. Her knowledge of various yogic principles helps deepen
her work as a psychotherapist.
She has presented seminars and workshops
on an assortment of topics such as coping with stress, time management and
using yogic principles to decrease anxiety.
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