You became a mother. It's okay if that changed everything. — therapists serving Albany, New York
"Becoming a mother has changed who I am and I don't know where I went."
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Virtual therapy for Albany families
Albany is New York's state capital — a mid-size city where government work, university employment, and healthcare anchor the economy, and where families often find themselves navigating the postpartum period without the density of resources that New York City offers. In Center Square, Pine Hills, Colonie, and Guilderland, new parents manage early parenthood against the backdrop of Albany winters, the particular isolation of the Capital Region's suburbs, and the limited availability of therapists who specialize in perinatal mental health. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to families throughout the Albany and Capital Region area with sessions conducted via secure video from home. No commute on I-90 in January. No finding parking downtown. Our therapists hold PMH-C certification and specialize in postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and the full range of pregnancy and parenting challenges. We accept major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Oxford Health. If you've been wondering whether what you're feeling is serious enough to get help for — it is, and reaching out is the right call.
Serving all of Albany: Center Square · Pine Hills · Colonie · Guilderland
Our Matrescence specialists serving Albany, 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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“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
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“I had intrusive thoughts that terrified me. I was too ashamed to tell anyone, even my partner. My therapist explained postpartum OCD and helped me understand I wasn't dangerous. The intrusive thoughts are 90% gone now. I wish I'd reached out sooner.”
— mom of 2
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“After three failed IVF rounds, I was told to 'just stay positive.' My therapist was the first person who acknowledged the grief, the anger, and the exhaustion — and helped me process what I'd been through. I finally felt seen.”
— hopeful mom
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.
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Ready to talk about matrescence?
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 Matrescence guides →Often goes alongside