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Melissa Bachelder, LCSW, PMH-C

Melissa is a licensed clinical worker at Nurture Therapy, with a certification in perinatal mental health. She provides online therapy services throughout Illinois. Melissa’s areas of focus include transitioning to motherhood, perinatal anxiety and depression, pregnancy loss, grief/loss, high-risk pregnancies, birth trauma, chronic illness, and life transitions/stressors.

As she experienced a traumatic birth herself, Melissa provides compassionate support through what she knows can be a lonely and scary experience. She is passionate about helping women feel empowered, heard, and respected as they overcome stressors and transition into motherhood.

Sophia Biesanz, LCSW, PMH-C

Sophia is a licensed clinical therapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Illinois. Her areas of focus include perinatal anxiety and depression, postpartum OCD, birth trauma, and transitioning to motherhood.

Sophia empowers her clients to understand that what they are feeling is common and treatable. The transitional period to motherhood can cause anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. Sophia is highly trained in effective and evidence-based therapies, which allows her to create an individualized treatment plan that will allow you to begin feeling like yourself again.

Jessica Carlos, LCSW

Jessica is a bilingual Spanish-speaking licensed clinical social worker at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Illinois. Her areas of focus include perinatal anxiety and depression, transitioning to motherhood, life transitions/stressors, gender-based violence, trauma, cultural-sensitivity, couples support, LGBTQIA+.

Jessica is a trauma-informed therapist passionate about empowering women with the tools to work through all that may come with the transition to motherhood. Her extensive experience and empathy create a safe space for clients to feel heard and respected. Jessica looks forward to learning how she can support you on your journey!

Jenny Chappell, LCPC

Jenny is a licensed mental health counselor at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Indiana and Tennessee. Her areas of focus include perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, postpartum OCD, transitioning to motherhood, life transitions/stressors, and anxiety.

Jenny has specialized training in perinatal mental health, and personal experience with birth trauma and loss. This equips her to guide clients through their vulnerabilities, to emotional healing and transition. Jenny recognizes that motherhood can result in a range of emotions and stressors, and she will empower her clients to embrace the journey and regain their sense of self.

Mattie Cox, LCSW

Mattie is a licensed mental health counselor at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Illinois. Her areas of focus include perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, grief/loss, chronic illness, high-risk medical/NICU, and individuals/parents who live with a disability.

The importance of perinatal mental health was highlighted when Mattie worked in the NICU and various pediatric settings. She understands that the each journey to parenthood is unique, and can include medical complications and unexpected emotions.

Mattie identifies as disabled, and a mom, which has translated to inclusive, empathetic, and informed care. She looks forward to guiding her clients through their healing journey.

Lindsay Wolff, LCSW

Lindsay is a licensed clinical social worker that provides in-person therapy services at the Nurture Therapy office in Chicago, and online services throughout Illinois. Her areas of focus include perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, and life transition.

Lindsay prioritizes her clients’ well-being, and is committed to creating a supportive environment for positive change. With background in multiple therapeutic techniques, Lindsay provides her clients with tools to cope and navigate challenges associated with life transitions.

Chelsea DeBall, LPC

Chelsea is a licensed professional counselor at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Illinois. She is certified in perinatal mental health and domestic violence counseling. Her areas of focus include transitioning to motherhood, birth trauma, traumatic labor and delivery, infertility, general women’s issues, family planning, body image concerns, domestic violence recovery, and couples support.

Chelsea recognizes that welcoming a little one can impact relationships, as well as mental health in an unexpected way. She has personal experience overcoming postpartum mood disorders, which allows her to have a unique perspective and ability to support her clients. Passionate about supporting women, Chelsea looks forward to being your safe space, while providing education and tools through your healing journey!

Katelyn McNellis, LPC

Katelyn is a licensed professional counselor at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Illinois and online pediatric sleep consulting throughout the U.S. Her areas of focus include transitioning to motherhood, birth trauma, perinatal anxiety and depression, high-risk medical/NICU, and pediatric sleep consulting.

Katelyn believes that supporting women through the transition to motherhood is significant for their confidence. She specializes in maternal mental health and pediatric sleep consulting. Whether it be helping clients with mild stress to severe mood disorders and trauma, or assisting families with sleep learning, Katelyn will listen and collaborate with you to reach your goals.

Johanna Dobbin, LPC

Johanna is a licensed professional counselor providing in-person therapy services at the Nurture Therapy office, and online services throughout Illinois. Her areas of focus include transitioning to motherhood, perinatal anxiety and depression, grief/loss, pregnancy loss, TFMR, eating and body image disorder, medical provider and resident support, and life transitions/stress.

Johanna utilizes an integrative approach, providing her clients with a range of healing modalities. She has personal experience with grief and loss, and understands the importance that therapeutic sessions and a safe space to share deep emotions have on healing.

Jessy Pucker, LSW

Jessy is a licensed social worker providing in-person therapy services at the Nurture Therapy office, and online services throughout Illinois and New York. Her areas of focus include transitioning to motherhood, perinatal anxiety and depression, grief/loss, chronic illness, couples support, and relationship support.

In her practice, Jessy takes a strength-based approach, and prioritizes the cultivation of self-love. By recognizing her clients’ existing tools, Jessy is able to guide and empower additional growth. Jessy is passionate about helping her clients through life changes in a warm, collaborative environment.

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