Why are you both a doula & a therapist?

I have a strong passion for supporting new & expecting parents, as well as reproductive health care. In both roles, I am able to support people where they are and find empowerment in their journeys. Social justice is also a central component and I hope to advocate for this in a variety of ways. I will always support your choices and uplift your voice throughout our time together! Trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care is always a priority in my practice.

Can you be both my doula & my therapist?

No, I am unable to be both an individual’s doula & their therapist as to prevent dual relationships from occurring. A doula and a therapist are two very different roles and I want to support each client ethically and appropriately. I provide referrals to other perinatal therapists in the area for my doula clients that request that support.

Do you accept insurance?

Unfortunately, I am unable to accept insurance at this time for any services. I do offer superbills to provide to your insurance for out of network coverage reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance company of your out of network benefits for more information. You are able to use FSA & HSA cards to cover the cost of private pay sessions.

I am currently awaiting approval to become a Medicaid mental health provider.

Where are you located?

I offer both virtual & in-person services - my physical office location is in downtown Madison!

What actually is a doula?

“A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.”

DONA International (2024)

What does a birth doula offer?

Physical support - assistance with positioning to promote labor progression & comfort, various comfort measures (breathing, counter pressure, visualization techniques, etc.)

Emotional support - create a safe space for both the birthing person and their partner to feel all the emotions and provide support in this

Evidenced-based information and advocacy - provide a plethora of resources to ensure clients can make informed decisions throughout their birth journey, assist with communication between providers and clients

DONA International (2024)

What are the benefits of a birth doula?

Research shows that continuous labor support can promote more positive birth outcomes, including lower postpartum depression rates, higher chance of a “spontaneous” vaginal birth, and higher satisfaction with the birth experience.

Bohren, M.A., Hofmeyr, G.J., Sakala, C., Fukuzawa, R.K., & Cuthbert, A. (2017). Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6