Dr. Vanessa Houdek, Postpartum Psychologist & Motherhood Support Specialist

As a licensed clinical psychologist I specialize as a pregnancy, postpartum & maternal mental health expert (fertility, pregnancy loss/infant loss, birth trauma, coping with a NICU stay, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment...)

start YOUR journey forward. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or experiencing mood swings following childbirth you are not alone. As a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, as a woman and mother with lived experience, I specialize in supporting new mothers through one of life's most challenging and rewarding transitions.

Warm, supportive and relatable. I focus on connection and find space for humor. I normalize what it means to become a modern mother.

are looking for support related to motherhood, working mostly with women throughout different phases of motherhood to support overall maternal mental health at any phase of life, including those trying to conceive. I welcome dads and partners too!

Expertise & Services: - Postpartum depression & anxiety counseling - Motherhood adjustment therapy - New mom mental health support - Perinatal mental health support - Anxiety, stress, and mood disorder management - Parenting support & counseling - Trauma recovery after childbirth - Fertility support

Easily and quickly start with a free phone consult by calling #630-614-1900 or email info@everydayempoweredclinical.com. No waitlist and flexible scheduling offered. Telehealth with focus on Midwest states (IL, IN, WI, MI, MN) but ability to provide services to any PsyPact state (43 states). Visit https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap for full list