Your birth experience matters. So does what you're carrying. — therapists serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
"My birth experience left me shaken. I can't stop replaying it."
An estimated 1 in 3 women describe their birth experience as traumatic.
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Virtual therapy for Myrtle Beach families
Myrtle Beach is a resort economy city with a year-round population that lives and works in the gaps between tourist seasons. For families along the Grand Strand — in Conway, Surfside Beach, Socastee, and North Myrtle Beach — the postpartum period often arrives in a community that has limited mental health infrastructure for its year-round residents. The resources that exist are often directed at tourism or addiction services rather than perinatal mental health. The seasonal nature of the economy also means that financial stress is real for many families, making private therapy without insurance support feel out of reach. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to families throughout the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area with sessions via secure video from home. We're in-network with Aetna, BCBS Anthem, Cigna, Molina, and Tricare plans in South Carolina — meaning insurance covers most of the cost for most families. Our therapists hold PMH-C certification and specialize in postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and the full range of perinatal challenges. You don't need to drive to Charleston or Columbia to get specialized care. Good therapy is available from wherever you are.
Serving all of Myrtle Beach: Conway · Surfside Beach · Socastee · North Myrtle Beach
Our Birth Trauma specialists serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Nadine Mejia
LCSW, PMH-C
Nadine is a licensed clinical social worker who helps parents navigate postpartum depression, grief, and major life transitions in California, South Carolina, and Florida.
Licensed in CA, SC, FL
Jessica Rudzinski
LPC, LMHC, PMH-C
Jessica works with hopeful and current parents facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum transitions in South Carolina, New York, and Florida.
Licensed in SC, NY, FL
Real clients. Real relief.
What our clients say about their experience.
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“Everyone kept saying 'at least the baby is healthy.' I know they meant well. But I still had to live inside a body that went through something traumatic, and nobody seemed to think that mattered. My therapist was the first person who acknowledged both things could be true at once — that I could be grateful and also need to heal.”
— mom of 1
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“My labor lasted 38 hours and ended in an emergency I wasn't prepared for. I couldn't tell the story without reliving it. My therapist used EMDR and something shifted — I could finally talk about what happened without leaving my body. I didn't know that was possible. I tell every pregnant person I know about perinatal therapy now.”
— mom of 3
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“My emergency C-section left me with nightmares and panic attacks. I couldn't talk about the birth without shaking. Therapy helped me process the trauma and reclaim my story. I'm pregnant again now, and I actually feel ready.”
— expecting mom of 1
Insurance accepted in South Carolina
- ✓Aetna / Meritain / CVS Health / First Health
- ✓Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
- ✓Cigna / Evernorth
- ✓Molina Healthcare
- ✓Tricare (East, Prime, Select)
We verify your benefits before your first session — most patients pay a standard specialist copay after their deductible. FSA and HSA eligible.
How it works
Book your free call
No commitment, no paperwork. Just a short call to tell us what you're going through and confirm we're the right fit.
Get matched
We pair you with the right specialist for your state and situation — and confirm your coverage before you commit.
Start your first session
Meet your therapist from home — no commute, no waiting room. Weekly or biweekly, adjusted to your life.
Common questions
- Birth trauma is defined by how an event felt to you — not whether it looked 'bad' from the outside. Unexpected complications, feeling out of control, not being heard by providers, emergency procedures, or simply an experience that didn't match what you expected can all be traumatic.
- Yes. Trauma-focused therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trauma-informed CBT are effective for birth trauma. Phoenix Health therapists are trained in perinatal trauma and can work with you at a pace that feels safe.
- Yes. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to residents of South Carolina. Sessions are conducted via secure video from your home, office, or anywhere private — no commute required. All Phoenix Health therapists are licensed and authorized to practice in South Carolina.
- PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is awarded by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to clinicians who have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health — covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
- If you're struggling — with your mood, your thoughts, your relationship, or just how you're coping — that's enough of a reason to talk to someone. You don't need a diagnosis. A free consultation is a low-commitment first step.
Trusted by leading voices in perinatal health
Ready to talk about birth trauma?
A free 15-minute call is the best place to start — no paperwork, no commitment. We'll confirm your coverage and match you with the right therapist.
Learning resources
💔Read our Birth Trauma guides →Often goes alongside