We’re not here to hand you cookie-cutter worksheets or gloss over the deep pain of miscarriage, postpartum mental health disorders, fertility challenges, or relationship strain in parenting.
Instead, we go straight into the real, messy intersections of reproductive mental health — where trauma, identity, culture, & family systems collide. That’s where true healing happens, & that’s where we meet you.
In other words, we create a safe space to hold the new — new identities, emotions, babies, roles, & realities.
We know life doesn’t fit into neat boxes. Reproductive care isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. The early days of parenthood bring joy, but they can also bring loss, change, & questions you never thought you’d have.
No matter who you choose from our team, we’ll sit with you in the hard stuff — birth stories that didn’t go as planned, relationships that feel different now, the reality of stigma after making the best choice for yourself, the grief that comes with change, & the messy middle of figuring out who you are. This is a space where all of it belongs.
our wonderful therapists
All of our clinicians are trained (& continue to train) in the latest research & clinical interventions regarding parental & perinatal mental health. We are certain that no matter which therapist you choose or are scheduled with, you will receive competent care. Therapy can be like dating, though. It's important to find the best fit for you.
Below you will find the highlights & accepted insurance plans of each of our therapists. If a specialty isn't listed in the highlights, reach out to us! They aren't meant to be exhaustive lists (we didn't want to make them too long!). Click the + button to dive deeper.
Riley Blanton, MS, LCMFT, PMH-C
- Reproductive trauma
- Pregnancy & infant loss
- Parenting disabled or medically complex children
- OCD
- Postpartum planning
- Couples work
- EMDR
- ERP
- Perinatal mental health disorders
- Termination of a pregnancy (abortion or TFMR)
- BCBS / Anthem
- Optum / Surest / United
- Ambetter
- ProviDRsCare
- Aetna / First Health / Luminare
- Kansas Medicaid or Kancare - Healthy Blue, Sunflower, United Community Health Plan
- Medicare
Ana Regalado, LSCSW
- Spanish-speaking therapy
- Hispanic population
- Perinatal mental health disorders
- Birth trauma
- Pregnancy & infant loss
- Postpartum planning
- DBT
- Culturally responsive care
- BIPOC individuals
- Immigration evaluations
- BCBS / Anthem
- Optum / Surest / United
- Ambetter
- Aetna / First Health / Luminare
- Kansas Medicaid or Kancare - Healthy Blue, Sunflower, United Community Health Plan
Christian Stewart,
LMSW
- Childhood trauma & complex PTSD
- Intergenerational trauma
- Perinatal mental health disorders
- ADHD / Autism
- Couples therapy
- Parenting neurodivergent children
- Reproductive trauma
- Somatic work
- BCBS / Anthem
- Ambetter
- Aetna / First Health / Luminare
- Kansas Medicaid or Kancare - Healthy Blue, Sunflower, United Community Health Plan
Selecia Dean, LSCSW
- Teen parents
- Queer parenting or LGBTQIA+ family building
- Foster & adoption
- Birth parents
- Couples work
- Perinatal mental health disorders
- Systemic stressors
- Trauma & PTSD
- Culturally responsive care
- BIPOC individuals
- Parenthood struggles
- Family preservation
- Disability & chronic illness
- BCBS / Anthem
- Optum / Surest / United
- Ambetter
- Aetna / First Health / Luminare
- Kansas Medicaid or Kancare - Healthy Blue, Sunflower, United Community Health Plan
- TriWest / TriCare
Kate Acton, NCC, LPC
- Early postpartum
- Parenting while neurodivergent
- Identity stressors & roles changes
- Feelings of shame in parenthood
- Reproductive trauma
- Perinatal mental health disorders
- Pregnancy & infant loss
- Fertility challenges & treatments
- Termination of a pregnancy (abortion or TFMR)
- Queer parenting or LGBTQIA+ family building
- BCBS / Anthem
- Ambetter
- Aetna / First Health / Luminare
- Kansas Medicaid or Kancare - Healthy Blue & Sunflower
Lauren Lane, MA, LPC
- Pregnancy & postpartum
- Body image struggles
- Disordered eating or difficult relationships with food & body
- Identity stressors & roles
- Improving self-esteem
- Perinatal mental health disorders
- Fertility challenges & treatments
- Parenting disabled children or children with complex medical needs
- NICU parenting
- Coping with burnout as a parent or stay-at-home parent
- Credentialing is pending for: BCBS. Anthem, Kansas Medicaid, Aetna, First Health, Luminare, & Ambetter
- You can get on Lauren's waitlist for the minute insurance credentialing comes through!
You deserve care that sees the whole picture, not just the surface. We know that factors like race, gender identity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, & disability can shape reproductive experiences in powerful ways. Here you’ll find therapists who recognize those realities & are committed to creating a space where your story is honored without judgment.
At Holding New Therapy, we know reproductive journeys aren’t always what you imagined. Alongside the joy, there can be loss, exhaustion, anxiety, or a sense that everything about your world has shifted overnight.
As a practice, we believe:
Reproductive mental health is complex.
& we refuse to simplify it. Our clients’ experiences are layered, & we believe your sessions should reflect that. The perinatal journey isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience, & neither is our way of therapy. We tackle the complexity & nuance of reproductive mental health by our never-stop-learning approach sprinkled with being guided by our client's truths.
Healing after reproductive trauma requires more than coping skills.
Trauma doesn’t just live in memories — it shows up in the body, the nervous system, your decision-making, & your relationships. Reproductive experiences can intensify that impact. We don’t minimize or rush the process. Instead, we create a foundation of safety & choice at every step.
Your whole self belongs in the therapy room.
There’s no “right” way to build a family or embody an identity. Whether you’re queer, trans, polyamorous, grieving, parenting, or somewhere in between — you belong here. We welcome your complexity & provide a space where every layer of who you are can show up.
We believe healing is both science & relationship.
Science matters. So does connection. We weave together the best of neuroscience, attachment theory, & perinatal research with the human-to-human bond that makes therapy work. Because healing isn’t just about theory — it’s about being seen, understood, & transformed in a way that makes sense for you.
our value system within
perinatal therapy
We don’t treat symptoms in isolation. We consider your body, relationships, history, identity, culture, & environment. This isn’t just therapy — it’s holding space for your full humanity.
Reproductive Mental Health Is Whole-Person Work
We serve all people across the reproductive spectrum: birthing & non-birthing parents, loss parents, chosen families, disabled parents, foster & adoptive parents, & anyone who’s been told their story is “too much.” We challenge norms that leave people behind.
Therapy Should Be Inclusive, Not Idealized
We recognize how systems & -ism's — ableism, racism, sexism, homophobia, fatphobia, classism — shape mental health. Healing isn’t just individual; it’s collective. We help clients find language, power, & permission to live authentically.
Social Justice Is A Therapeutic Goal
You don’t have to earn rest, wholeness, or support. We believe in care that nourishes, not just “fixes.”
Rest Is A Right, Not A Reward
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. If we’re not the best match for your needs, we won’t leave you hanging. We’re committed to helping you find care that does feel right, with referrals & resources we trust. Your healing matters more than holding onto a client.
We Know We May Not Be The Right Fit — & That’s Okay
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