Information for Clinicians
I want to help you and your patients improve health outcomes.
of women experience mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy.
of women experience postpartum depression.
of your patients may have clinical depression.
My Approach to Care
I provide specialized therapy for women and parents navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. My goal is to offer thoughtful, evidence-based care that complements the medical support you are already providing.
I welcome referrals for patients experiencing:
- postpartum depression or anxiety
- anxiety during pregnancy
- intrusive thoughts or OCD symptoms in the perinatal period
- difficulty adjusting to parenthood
- parenting-related stress or emotional overwhelm
- fertility challenges or pregnancy loss
Many of the patients I see are high-functioning individuals who may not initially present as struggling, but are experiencing significant internal distress.
Access and Availability
I am based in Houston and provide telehealth therapy to patients across Texas.
I am also authorized through Psypact, which allows me to work with patients in over 40 participating states. This can be particularly helpful when local access to specialized perinatal mental health care is limited. You can find a coverage map here.
Sample Referral
You can copy and paste this language into a MyChart or other patient communication portal:
Dr. Elizabeth Hentschel is a psychologist specializing in support with pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting-related stress.
She offers virtual therapy and you can schedule an appointment here:
https://theparentingwell.com