"Amid the waves of postpartum and grief, healing comes softly—like a sunrise—reminding you that even in your darkest moments, there is light waiting to embrace you."

Perinatal & Women's Mental Health Counseling PLLC is a specialized counseling practice that focuses on providing compassionate and expert mental health support for women during postpartum and perinatal life transitions.

The practice offers a wide range of services, including therapy for postpartum mood disorders, fertility and loss counseling, pregnancy and birth trauma therapy, anxiety and stress reduction, individual counseling, clinical supervision, EMDR therapy, and group support.

Additionally, the practice will soon be offering a digital course that provides powerful methods for managing anxiety during the postpartum experience. The upcoming digital course aims to help mothers break free from overwhelming anxiety and regain emotional strength.

Meghan Santos, LICSW

Jessica Turgeon, LCMHC

Lesley Wotton, LCMHC

Alexis Reale, LCMHC, R-DMT

Amy Chouinard, LCMHC

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Amy, the founder and clinical director of her practice, has been passionate about mother and infant health since her early years, beginning her career as the youngest volunteer at a local crisis pregnancy center. With over 18 years of experience in Women's Reproductive Mental Health, she specializes in helping women navigate infertility, neonatal loss, and postpartum adjustment. Amy holds multiple certifications, including advanced training in EMDR, hypnosis, and reproductive mental health, and serves on various professional committees, offering coaching and consulting nationwide.

Meghan is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience in mental health, both as a clinician and researcher. Her passion for supporting women during significant life transitions grew from her own journey to motherhood, and she emphasizes the importance of honoring women's well-being during these times. Meghan holds a Maternal Mental Health Certificate from Postpartum International and integrates cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, EMDR, and positive psychology techniques in her practice.

Jessica Turgeon, MS, LCMHC, has been working with individuals and families with psychiatric and developmental disabilities since 1999. She focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can process life experiences and grow. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and postpartum mood disorders, Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR to support her clients, particularly women and families navigating transitions to parenthood.

Lesley, a graduate of Springfield College and a New Hampshire Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor, has extensive experience supporting families with pregnancy, loss, child development, parenting, and grief. She previously served as Executive Director of a Pregnancy Care Center and now teaches a Co-Parenting Child Impact Class for the State of New Hampshire. Lesley's person-centered approach focuses on harnessing clients' strengths, building resilience, and fostering growth through techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.

Alexis Reale, based in Meredith, NH, is a psychotherapist and dance/movement therapist with a Master’s degree from Lesley University. She has worked with diverse populations, including seniors, children, and adults, in various mental health settings. Drawing from over 30 years of movement experience and her own journey to motherhood, Alexis uses dance/movement therapy to help clients connect with their bodies and create lasting, positive change during emotionally vulnerable times.

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