The Nesting Place offers groups and 1:1 services to support maternal mental health. We offer a Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Support Group and 1:1 Mental Health Counseling. Click here to explore support groups.
Dr. Natalia Rappa, Director of Mental Health at The Nesting Place
Dr. Natalia Rappa is a holistic psychologist, mother, and advocate for maternal mental health. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and a doctoral degree in school/clinical psychology from Hofstra University. She has specialized training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidenced based treatment for trauma. She integrates these different approaches to meet the unique needs of each of her clients.
Dr. Rappa works with adolescents and adults addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma at the root cause. Her primary focus is on women’s mental health and life transitions. This includes fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and perinatal mental health disorders.
The belief at the core of her work is that our mind and bodies want to heal and have an innate wisdom to do so. With a non-judgmental environment, strong therapeutic rapport, and practical coping techniques, she supports clients in remembering and accessing this wisdom within them.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rappa is the host of Mom Mentality The Podcast, where she brings awareness to topics related to motherhood with a focus on authenticity and empowerment. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at Molloy University, where she teaches child and adolescent development.
Get in touch with Dr. Rappa:
Website: www.drnataliarappa.com
Phone: (516) 231-9447
Business Instagram: @talkingdrtal
Kate Lindstadt, MSN, NNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC
Kate Lindstadt is a Master prepared advanced practice nurse, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Kate is board certified in her specialty. She treats patients across the life span. Kate has additional training in the use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy and lactation.
Kate has 17 years of experience in the nursing profession. She spent 12 years working with mothers and babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Kate has nursing degrees from Molloy College and Stony Brook University. She is passionate about Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and is currently pursuing a certificate from the University of Minnesota. Kate believes in providing evidence-based care. In making treatment decisions, she focuses first on what is most distressing to her client.
Get in touch with Kate:
Phone: (631) 621-7618
Email: klindstadtpmhnp2019@gmail.com
Kate accepts BCBS (Anthem and Empire), NYSHIP, GHI, and Emblem Health insurances.
Dr. Jessica Rosenthal, PsyD
Dr. Rosenthal is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, trauma, and difficult life transitions.
Her approach integrates theory and skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. She has specific expertise in the assessment and treatment of all manifestations of OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention. She also works with parents finding their way through the transitions, identity shifts, and highs and lows of parenthood, in particular those struggling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
Dr. Rosenthal provides highly individualized treatment in an environment that is warm and collaborative. Her goal is to offer practical tools to reduce suffering in the present, while providing space to explore and sit with the complexities of becoming a parent. She is committed to creating a space where clients can say any thought (even the scary intrusive ones) or share any feeling about parenthood out loud without fear of judgment. She works to help clients clarify their unique set of values and honors the fact that becoming a parent and parenting a child can take many different forms.
Learn more about postpartum OCD and anxiety here.
To schedule an appointment:
Email: jrosenthal@flatironpsychology.com
Phone: 646-450-0304
Website: www.flatironpsychology.com
Courtney Jacobson, LCSW, PMH-C
Courtney is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma therapy and perinatal mental health. Courtney tries to provide a safe place for her clients, where they can feel supported and comfortable. She believes in the importance of openness, honesty, and sincerity. Courtney uses a collaborative approach that incorporates the strengths, skills, and interests of each client. Courtney’s goal is that her clients will leave therapy feeling a new sense of empowerment in their ability to cope with all of life’s challenges.
Courtney has found that her passion is working with women during the perinatal period. The journey to parenthood can be challenging and she believes that a strong support system can make a huge difference. Additionally, Courtney is a certified EMDR clinician, which provides her with the tools to support those looking to put their past behind them.
Fun Facts about Courtney:
- She is the mother to two rambunctious toddlers.
- She enjoys spending time with family and friends in her (very limited) free time.
- Her favorite ways to relieve stress are doing crafts, reading books, going for walks, or playing with her boys!
Get in touch with Courtney:
Call/Text: (631) 482-7130
Email: cjacobson@blossomsofchangecounseling.com
Website: https://www.blossomsofchangecounseling.com/
Brittany Becker, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-T
Brittany is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to mental well-being. With a wealth of experience supporting clients of all ages, particularly young adults and their families, Brittany has worked tirelessly to make a positive impact within the mental health community. Having held various roles in New York City and Long Island, including Director of an intensive therapeutic center and community education specialist, Brittany brings a comprehensive understanding of mental health challenges and innovative treatment approaches to her private practice.
Brittany specializes in helping people navigate grief & loss, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, early parenthood, young adult executive functioning, and stressors faced by family members of people with mental health challenges, utilizing DBT and CBT skills wherever indicated. Beyond professional expertise, Brittany is a compassionate and empathetic listener who fosters a warm and supportive environment.
With a focus on personalized care, she combines clinical knowledge with creative problem-solving to help clients navigate life’s challenges, from everyday stressors to complex trauma. Brittany believes in the power of human connection and the transformative potential of therapy. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, she helps clients uncover their strengths, embrace their vulnerabilities, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Get in touch with Brittany:
Email: bbeckerpsychotherapy@gmail.com
Call/Text: 516-405-0586
Website: brittanybeckerlmhc.com
Instagram: @bbeckerpsychotherapy
Other Trusted Providers
Marissa Sherov, LCSW, PMH-C, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Laura Otton, LCSW, PMH-C
Liza Reytblat Haner, LMHC
Michele Salz, Psychiatric NP
