Please complete the contact form here on the website. Alternatively, you can go to my Alma profile (on the Fees & Insurance page) to check your insurance and request a consultation. Working together starts with a free 15 min video consultation that allows us time to see if we are a good fit for each other.

Perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs) are mental health conditions that occur during pregnancy or the postpartum period. They can affect birthing and adoptive parents and may include depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma-related disorders, and bipolar disorder. In rare cases, individuals may experience postpartum psychosis, a serious psychiatric emergency.

Approximately 1 in 5 women experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or the postpartum period. Depression and anxiety are among the most common perinatal mental health concerns, and non-birthing partners can experience them as well.

Yes, I accept Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and BCBS of Massachusetts plans through Alma. Please visit my Alma profile to check your coverage and ensure I am in network with your specific plan. https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/fallon-shields/

I take a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. We'll work together to better understand what's happening, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop tools that support the life you want to create.

Our work may include exploring your thoughts, emotions, relationships, experiences, and the expectations you have of yourself. We'll make space for the parts of you that may feel overwhelmed, anxious, uncertain, or disconnected—and work toward greater self-compassion, confidence, and clarity.

I believe therapy should be tailored to you. Depending on your needs and goals, I may draw from approaches such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other evidence-based interventions.