Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health, Available Virtually and in person Overland Park
To become a new parent or witnessing profound changes in your body during pregnancy, can be very confusing and challenging.
We’re here to support birthing parents, new mothers and their partners, and parents experiencing mental health and emotional challenges that accompany individuals throughout the reproductive years. We provide nourishing care as clients navigate the complex emotional experiences that come from being a parent.
Hi, I’m Kate Perkins, LCPC, LPC, a licensed therapist who supports clients through fertility, pregnancy, and post partum.
I work with adults of all genders and people. My practice is inclusive and affirming of LGTBQ+ and BIPOC communities. I work with a variety of post partum struggles, including anxiety, depression, and OCD. I welcome all clients of various cultural backgrounds and respect your unique experience. Additionally, I work with blended families and adoptive families. I’m here to support you in your unique journey.
My Approach to Working with New Parents
Transitioning to parenthood is an incredibly profound change for families. We get it. We understand how scary, hard, joyful, exhausting, and rewarding this journey can be, and also, understand if you may think you “should” feel only happy and connected at all times to your child. We support your personal experience and walk alongside you during this complex transition.
Therapy Types & Modalities
EMDR
Psychodynamic
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
How I can help
Perinatal Mental Health begins in pregnancy; you may not feel like yourself and everyday, your body is experiencing profound changes that can present challenges. You may not feel like yourself as your body is changing and experience emotional distress, fear, excitement, sadness, or discomfort in your body or towards your baby. Potentially, you may have experienced trauma during pregnancy, whether racial trauma or disparity in healthcare; or, struggles with. medications in pregnancy, or experienced a traumatic birth. We’re here to walk with you in your unique journey. Research shows that 1 in 5 women may experience post partum anxiety, depression, or OCD. Partners also may experience post partum with hormonal shifts, and can be pronounced by trauma. We also understand that following fertility struggles, once pregnant, partners and birthing individuals may feel intense anxiety about the viability of the pregnancy. We get it. Similarly, pregnancy following child loss is a unique journey that requires nourishing and supportive care. We are with you and you are not alone.
Expertise
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
PTSD
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Child loss and miscarriage
FAQ
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At Simply Known, our therapists focus on helping clients feel validated, heard, and known. Depending on the therapy technique, you will be provided feedback and support. At Simply Known, you are the expert on your life and your values. We take a client-centered approach and utilize evidenced based interventions and methods that will best fit each client.
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Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of the therapeutic relationship. Everything you share is strictly kept confidential. Professional therapists are bound by legal and ethical guidelines to remain confidential in our practice with clients. However, there are a few exceptions to confidentiality: If you are immediate harm to yourself or others, if there is suspected child or elder abuse, court subpoenas, or consultations.
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If you are experiencing emotional distress, interference with daily life, relationship issues, life transitions or loss, unresolved or current trauma, desire self-exploration or growth, then therapy may be the right decision for you!
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We do not have medical doctors on staff with the license or professional training to prescribe medication. If you are in need of medication while also engaging in therapy, please let your therapist know, so, they can provide a referral for you.
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Depending on your individual needs and treatment plan, number of sessions can vary. This can be discussed with your therapist.
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Yes, At Simply Known, we take Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare/Optum. Insurance plans differ and coverage differs. We will bill your insurance to determine what copay will be. We will not charge before notifying you of your balance first.
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For Private Pay:
Psychiatric Intake Evaluation: $165
Individual Therapy Session (Without EMDR): $145
Individual Therapy Session (With EMDR): $160
Private Practice Coaching: $145