Supportive Women’s Mental Health & Perinatal Psychiatry in Minneapolis

Personalized support for all stages of life.

Women’s Mental Health & Perinatal Psychiatry

Women experience unique mental health needs throughout life, from planning a pregnancy, through pregnancy and postpartum, to perimenopause and menopause. Our Women’s Mental Health & Perinatal Psychiatry program provides specialized, evidence-based care for individuals navigating these hormonal and reproductive transitions.

At The Remedy Mental Health, our program offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management with a focus on safety, clarity, and personalized care.

What is Women’s Mental Health & Perinatal Psychiatry?

Women’s Mental Health and Perinatal Psychiatry is a specialized branch of psychiatry focused on diagnosing, treating, and supporting mental health conditions unique to or more prevalent in women and those identifying as a woman — often influenced by hormonal, reproductive, and life-stage changes. This includes managing mental health during critical periods like menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, menopause, and conditions such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

This specialized type of psychiatry aims to address the complex interaction between mental health and reproductive health, providing tailored care that integrates emotional, psychological, and biological factors.

When should I seek support from a Reproductive and Women's Health Psychiatrist in Minneapolis?

It may be time to reach out when hormonal shifts, reproductive health changes, or major life transitions start to feel overwhelming or affect your emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, menopause — or anything in between — you don’t have to do it alone.

Conditions We Treat

We support individuals experiencing mental health symptoms during key reproductive stages, including:

Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health

Depression & mood changes (including postpartum depression)
Postpartum PTSD
Perinatal anxiety or panic
Perinatal OCD & intrusive thoughts
ADHD management during pregnancy or postpartum

Preconception / Planning Pregnancy

Guidance for individuals on psychiatric medications who are trying to conceive
Stress & emotional challenges associated with infertility
Medication risk review during fertility treatment

Menstrual-Related & Hormonal Mood Disorders

PMDD
Mood changes related to menstrual cycle
Perimenopause or menopause-related depression or anxiety

How We Help

We offer expert care across a range of conditions and life transitions.

Perinatal Psychiatry

Preconception psychiatric medication counseling
Assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders during pregnancy and postpartum
Psychiatric medication management during pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding
Support for perinatal loss and grief

Menstrual-Related Mood Disorders

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) evaluation, diagnosis and treatment

Mental Health Disorders in Perimenopause

Evaluation and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders related to hormonal changes

Fertility Challenges and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Supporting mental health stability during ART

Trauma-Informed Care

Evaluation and treatment of postpartum-PTSD related to birth complications and trauma, PTSD, and other trauma-related disorders

Gender-affirming Mental Health Care

Inclusive mental health care supporting individuals gender identity

Interventional Psychiatry

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) for depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding

General Psychiatric Medication Management

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental health disorders

Women's Mental Health FAQs

What is Women's Mental Health & Perinatal Psychiatry?

This focuses on the emotional and psychological well-being of women across all stages of life. It involves understanding how biological, hormonal, and social factors can impact mood and overall mental health and increase risk of certain mental health conditions — especially during times of change such as pregnancy, the postpartum period, the menstrual cycle, and menopause. We provide evidence-based psychiatric care focusing on targeted psychiatric medication options, that take these unique factors into account to support long-term well-being.

Do you prescribe hormone replacement therapy?

No, we do not prescribe hormone replacement therapy. Our focus is on psychiatric medications that address mental health concerns related to perimenopause or menopause. If you are interested in hormone therapy, we recommend meeting with a specialist for evaluation. The Menopause Society (https://menopause.org/) is a great resource for finding qualified practitioners and educational materials!

What ages do you treat?

We work with adults, ages 18 and older.

What will my first appointment look like?

Your first visit is typically a 60-minute comprehensive evaluation, available in person at or by telehealth if you live in Minnesota or Wisconsin. During our session, we will discuss your current concerns, psychiatric and medical history, mental health symptoms, and any past treatments you have tried. You are welcome to send prior medical records ahead of time. During this visit, we will ask thoughtful questions and listen closely before recommending a personalized treatment plan that may include psychiatric medication, interventional psychiatry treatment options, psychotherapy referral, or other supportive options.

How often will I need follow-up visits?

It depends on your needs and what we are working on together. After your first visit, most patients follow up within one month, then space visits out over time as symptoms improve. We will create a plan that fits both your treatment goals and your schedule.

Is this talk therapy or medication management?

For this service, we provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for mental health. We do not provide therapy only for just Women’s Health. If you are interested in psychotherapy, or other forms of treatment, we can recommend excellent therapists within The Remedy or help you find a good fit in your community.

Can I schedule an appointment if I am trying to get pregnant or undergoing fertility treatment?

Absolutely. We will create a plan to support your mental health—using medications, psychotherapy, or both—while prioritizing your reproductive goals.

Do you prescribe psychiatric medications during pregnancy or postpartum?

We provide evidence-based psychiatric care during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Together, we will review the risks and benefits of treatment options including medications and develop a plan that supports both your mental health and overall wellness during this important time.

Can I bring my baby or a family member to my appointment?

Yes. You are welcome to bring your baby or a trusted support person to in-person visits if that helps you attend more comfortably.

Is this a judgment-free space?

Absolutely. Whether you are navigating pregnancy decisions, fertility challenges, parenting, relationships, or career stress, you are welcome here. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, stigma free care that supports your mental health and your vision for your future.

Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Health

If you’re facing mental health challenges related to reproductive or hormonal changes, you don’t have to go through it alone.

At The Remedy, we’re here to help.

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