We specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) also commonly known as Postpartum Depression and offer the latest evidence based treatments for women and men who are suffering. We offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR and Perinatal/Infant loss grief counseling. Established in 2013, we have grown to offer treatment options for every stage of life. Melissa McKissack, Suma Karandikar, and Katie Kmiecik together co-founded the Postpartum Wellness Center. Melissa McKissack, LCSW de
veloped and ran a postpartum depression program at a community agency for the past 5 years and has been a co-facilitator of a postpartum depression support group as well as a NICU support group at a local hospital. Suma Karandikar MA, LCPC is a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and serves as the Chair of Education and Training for Postpartum Support International. Katie Kmiecik MA, LCPC has been a professional speaker and trainer for over 10 years. She has written, copywrited, edited, and managed 3 different psychoeducational programs. Katie is a trainer for Postpartum International and a Support Coordinator for the state of Illinois. All three owners have extensive post-graduate training in the assessment and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and are passionate about providing compassionate counseling services for all.
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