Experiencing a miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or having an abortion can cause intense feelings. These experiences may cause trauma responses due to the intensity of the emotional pain. After a pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or abortion, common feelings include sadness, grief, guilt, shame, loneliness, anger, and fear. Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and abortion may lead to physical complications and emotional pain, complicating the healing process.
Available Treatment Options
Therapy for pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and abortion addresses these intense emotions surrounding the loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by reframing unhelpful thoughts, teaching mindfulness practices that allow people to sit with their painful emotions, and encouraging behaviors to experience joy. Other forms of therapy for people experiencing pregnancy loss include grief counseling and group counseling with therapists assisting people with similar experiences.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Abortion, Pregnancy Loss, and Miscarriage
RICARDO CARRILLO, PhD, in private practice as a clinical forensic psychologist. He is currently the director of a prevention and early intervention project for La Clinica de la Raza. He continues to conduct policy research for the California Endowment on disparities in Latino Mental Health. He served as executive director of Primer Paso Institute, Inc. a Latino behavioral health organization se...
27 year veteran counselor, case manager, business owner, supervisor, worked in community mental health, private practice.
I specialize in turning diaper dilemmas into moments of zen and meltdowns into memorable milestones (or at least, ones we can laugh about later)…because let's face it, motherhood isn't always rainbows and unicorn kisses (although we wouldn't say no to those either). Whether you're juggling work, diapers, and a never-ending to-do list or just need someone to commiserate with about the joys of po...
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and current psychiatric nurse practitioner student. I also have training as a lactation counselor and in perinatal mental health. I work with people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, grief, and loss. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, burnout and relationship issues.
I will guide you to increased happiness and well-being by supporting you in exploring and enacting lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
Susanna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate. She specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and pregnancy & infant loss. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling and is a fully trained EMDR Therapist. She also holds an advanced studies Certificate in Complex Trauma & Dissociation from The International...
*I am not currently accepting new clients* I help people overcome challenges and make changes in their lives by providing a balance of comforting support and honest feedback. My goal is to help individuals become the best versions of themselves. My approach, although individualized to each person, draws on strategies which empower clients to find their own strengths and can include cognitive...
