This road is harder than anyone tells you it will be. — therapists serving Brooklyn, New York
"Every month is a cycle of hope and grief. Nobody warns you it's this hard."
Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples — the emotional toll is comparable to a cancer diagnosis.
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Virtual therapy for Brooklyn families
Brooklyn has become one of the most family-dense boroughs in New York, with neighborhood after neighborhood rebuilding around young families who came for the energy and stayed for the schools. In Williamsburg, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Greenpoint, and DUMBO, new parenthood looks different by block — but the underlying experiences of postpartum depression, anxiety, and identity shift are consistent across all of them. Brooklyn parents are often highly educated, highly self-aware, and familiar with therapy as a concept — but still find themselves surprised by how hard the postpartum period is, and still find themselves delaying help for the same reasons everyone does: time, logistics, insurance confusion, the sense that it's not bad enough yet. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to Brooklyn families with sessions via video — no stroller on the subway, no finding childcare for an office visit. Our therapists hold PMH-C certification and specialize in the full range of perinatal mental health challenges. We work with your insurance. Getting started is one phone call or one form.
Serving all of Brooklyn: Williamsburg · Park Slope · Crown Heights · Bed-Stuy · Greenpoint · DUMBO
Our Infertility specialists serving Brooklyn, New York
All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Alana Vicentini
LMHC, PMH-C
Alana is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist who works with hopeful, expecting, and new parents across New York.
Licensed in NY
Lyndsay Ward
LCSW, PMH-C
Lyndsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York dedicated to guiding parents through the unique challenges and transitions found in every stage of the family-building journey.
Licensed in NY
Deborah Edelson
LCSW
With over 30 years of experience, Deborah brings deep wisdom and compassion to her work with parents navigating life's most vulnerable transitions in New York.
Licensed in NY
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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“I was so focused on the clinical side that I didn't notice I'd completely lost myself in the process. Every month was a cycle of hope and devastation and getting back up again. My therapist helped me build a life around the treatments instead of building my whole life around the outcome. That shift made it survivable.”
— IVF journey
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“Two years of treatments and nobody talked about what it does to your relationship, your identity, your sense of self. I felt like my body had failed me. My therapist helped me separate my worth from my fertility — and helped my husband and I find each other again in the middle of it. Still trying. Feeling more like myself than I have in years.”
— TTC, 3 years
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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 New York
- ✓Aetna / Meritain / CVS Health / First Health
- ✓Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
- ✓Cigna / Evernorth
- ✓United Healthcare (UHC) / UMR / Surest
- ✓Optum / United Behavioral Health (UBH)
- ✓Fidelis Care / Ambetter (including Medicaid)
- ✓Northwell Direct
- ✓Oscar Health
- ✓Oxford Health Plans
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
- Yes. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to residents of New York. 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 New York.
- 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 infertility?
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 Infertility guides →Often goes alongside