Those thoughts don't make you dangerous. They make you scared. — therapists serving Miami, Florida
"I keep having thoughts I'm terrified to say out loud. I'd never act on them."
Up to 3–5% of new mothers experience postpartum OCD — intrusive thoughts that feel unbearable to carry.
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Virtual therapy for Miami families
Miami is one of the most culturally dynamic cities in the country — and one where the pressure to perform wellness is particularly strong. Among Miami's new parents in Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, Little Havana, South Beach, and Hialeah, postpartum depression and anxiety are often masked by a cultural expectation of strength, resilience, and managing things privately. For Latino families especially — where there is sometimes stigma around seeking mental health care outside the family — acknowledging that you're struggling after the birth of a baby can feel like a complicated act. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy in Spanish and English to families throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our therapists specialize in perinatal mental health and understand the specific cultural context that Miami families navigate. Because sessions are fully virtual, there's no traffic on the Palmetto, no parking in Brickell, no logistics that make an already difficult moment harder. Reaching out doesn't mean something is wrong with you — it means you understand that what you're going through is real, and that it responds to the right support.
Serving all of Miami: Brickell · Wynwood · Coral Gables · Little Havana · South Beach · Hialeah
Our Perinatal OCD & Intrusive Thoughts specialists serving Miami, Florida
All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Sailys Concepcion
LMHC, LPC, LPCC, PMH-C
Sailys is a bilingual therapist who helps parents navigate the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss across California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Washington, and Louisiana.
Licensed in CA, LA, WA, AZ, GA, FL
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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“I couldn't leave the house without checking the stove five times. Couldn't hand my daughter to anyone without a spiral of what-ifs. I thought I was going crazy. My therapist helped me understand what OCD actually is — not just being tidy, but a loop my brain got stuck in — and gave me tools to break the cycle. I'm not ruled by it anymore.”
— mom of 2
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“I kept having thoughts of accidentally hurting my baby during bath time. I was convinced that meant I was dangerous, and I almost didn't tell anyone. My therapist explained that intrusive thoughts are the opposite of what you want — they show up because you love him and your mind is trying to protect him. That reframe saved me.”
— mom of 1
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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 Florida
- ✓Aetna / Meritain / CVS Health / First Health
- ✓Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
- ✓Cigna / Evernorth
- ✓Optum / United Behavioral Health (UBH)
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
- Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, disturbing thoughts that appear without warning — often violent or sexual in nature. In postpartum OCD, these typically involve harm coming to the baby. The key distinction: people with postpartum OCD are horrified by these thoughts and would never act on them. The thoughts are ego-dystonic (unwanted) — the opposite of intent.
- No. Research is consistent: parents who have intrusive thoughts about harming their baby are not at risk of acting on them. The presence of the thoughts, and the distress they cause, is a sign of anxiety — not danger. Effective treatment is available.
- Yes. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to residents of Florida. 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 Florida.
- 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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Learning resources
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