EMMA NEEDLEMAN
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
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Support for Perinatal Mental Health
Virtually across Ontario
What is Perinatal Mental Health?
Perinatal mental health refers to emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well as the transition into parenthood. This time can bring profound changes—physically, emotionally, relationally, and within our sense of identity. While it can be a deeply meaningful experience, it can also bring unexpected feelings of anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, grief, or uncertainty. Therapy can offer a supportive space to process these experiences, strengthen your connection with yourself and your baby, and navigate the many changes that come with becoming a parent.
Counselling & therapy from the comfort of home
We understand that life can be challenging, especially when you have a new baby or are struggling after a pregnancy loss. That's why we offer virtual therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home. Our virtual sessions are easy to access and provide a safe and confidential space to work through any issues you may be facing during your fertility, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum journey.
Serving Barrie & Simcoe County and virtually across Ontario
Services
Our psychotherapy and counselling service provides support for new parents and
parents-to-be of all genders and sexualities at any stage of your journey.
We are here to help you navigate the challenges and provide the care you need.
Services may be covered by extended health benefits, but please note that we do not bill directly to insurance providers. Clients are responsible for submitting receipts for reimbursement, when applicable.
Meet & Greet
(15 minutes)
Initial consultation to share what you're looking for and ask questions about me or the therapeutic process.
no charge
*optional for new clients - you may also book a full session if you know you want to work together
Video Therapy Session
(50 minutes)
Virtual therapy sessions for individuals. Get the support you need from the comfort of your own home.
$150/ 50 minutes
$225/ 80 minutes
Telephone Therapy Session
(50 minutes)
Telephone therapy sessions for individuals. Get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. No camera required.
$150/ 50 minutes
$225/ 80 minutes
About
Hi! I'm Emma
​As a former midwife and lactation consultant, I bring an in-depth and holistic understanding of the unique needs and challenges that individuals face during their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. As a mother myself, I understand the emotional and physical demands of motherhood and the untethering that can happen as we adjust to new identities, new roles, and new relationships. My approach is one based in compassion and empathy where we will work together to navigate this transformative time.
​I am a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I received my certification in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International in 2021.
Land Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded territories stewarded for millenia by the the Anishnaabe people. The Anishnaabe include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. As a colonial settler, I understand our obligations to live in peace, harmony, and right relationship with the original caretakers of this land and all relatives, plant, animal, or element. I am committed to Restoration, Restitution, and Self-Determination for all nations.
​I acknowledge and am committed to understanding the immense privileges that I have as a white cisgender woman. I will work continuously to learn about the ways these unearned advantages have shaped who I am, and to unlearn how these privileges have conditioned me to see the world and our society
