PERINATAL AND WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Reclaim your parenting experience.
We help parents in all stages create lasting change through nurturing support and research-backed therapy methods.
Motherhood doesn't have to feel so overwhelming.
If you envisioned an easy, joy-filled pregnancy only for reality to show up with completely different plans, you're not alone. You might be struggling with…
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Struggling to conceive or the loss of a pregnancy can make hope feel impossible. We're here to support you through it all.
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Traumatic birth experiences can bring lasting feelings of fear and insecurity, making it hard to move forward with peace and confidence.
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Typically unexpected and often confusing, it's normal for the transition into parenthood to stir up deep-seated emotions from the past.
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During the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth, and postpartum), mood disorders affect as many as 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads.
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Amid such massive life changes, you might've forgotten what feelin' yourself even feels like (or you just don't have time for it). We can fix that.
Hi, I’m Anne.
Anne Miller, LCSW, PMHC, therapist and founder of Ampersand Therapy Co.
I'm a licensed social worker, therapist, and the founder of Ampersand Therapy Co. I'm also a coffee-drinking Iowa mom of 3 kids who completely redesigned her career after surviving postpartum anxiety.
I know how hard it is to deal with the curveballs that pregnancy and parenthood can launch your way – and that's exactly what led me to work with expecting, new, and busy parents. I founded Ampersand Therapy Co. to provide others with the life-changing tools and hope-inducing support I wish I had when I was going through my hardest days.
Types of therapy we offer
Individual Therapy
You deserve an unbiased space to unpack complexities from the past and overcome challenges in the present. Dig within to understand what has shaped you while strategizing a better future for both you and loved ones.
EMDR Intensives
Heal from what drags you down. Get fast relief and rebuild into a stronger version of you. EMDR intensives go deep without the time constraints of typical therapy sessions to release decades of stored up emotional trauma.
Therapy Groups
Therapy groups are facilitated by a therapist and a great chance for new moms to connect with others, learn, and receive support. Find comfort in shared experiences and figure out how to move forward in healthy ways.
Areas we specialize in
Women's Wellness
Stress management, Anxiety, Depression
Work-life balance, Burnout, Life Transitions
Body Image and Self-Esteem
Pre-Conception Mental Health Planning
Fertility, Pregnancy, & Postpartum
Infertility, IVF Support
Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss
Stillbirth & Infant Loss
Perinatal Life-Limiting Diagnosis
Termination for Medical Reasons
Maternal Mental Health
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, OCD, etc.)
Adjusting to Motherhood, Attachment & Bonding
Birth Trauma & Birth Story Processing
Parenting Stress, Burnout, Relationship Changes
Big Picture Support
Partners & Dads (inclusively defined)
Cycle breaking parenting
Family of origin relationships
Extended family dynamics
Religious fit & Faith exploration
How to get started
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We'll start with a free 15-minute consultation to get to know each other.
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If everything feels good, we'll pick a time for your first therapy session.
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Together, we'll set goals and come up with a clear plan to make them happen.
All are welcome and respected here.
We proudly serve and support all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, differently abled individuals, gender identities and sexual orientations.
PHONE: (515) 259 - 0138
EMAIL: hello@therapywithanne.org
Get in touch with us via phone, email, or drop your details in the form and we’ll get back to you soon. We serve Iowa, Indiana, South Carolina, Idaho, and Florida.
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