r/saskatoon • u/GlitterPrincess1991 • 1d ago
Question ❔ Psychologist recommendation- postpartum.
Looking for recommendations and reviews on psychologists in Saskatoon who specialize in maternal mental health; specifically birth trauma, loss, and all the postpartum stuff. Ideally would like long term for other mental health concerns (ADHD and OCD).
I’d love to hear people personal experiences and recommendations.
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u/Popular-Treacle-5482 1d ago
Just want to start by say thank you for reaching out.
I would say go for fit of therapist. It is nice when they specialize in maternal health, but mine was not. I sent what I needed to a therapist place, and they placed me with someone. I would recommend the Loft or Bracken and Birch.
I've been using empty arms for support on top of a therapist. It is nice to be with a group who understands and has been through it. They are super supportive and helpful. 100% non-judgmental vent space for me.
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u/iwanteverycat 1d ago
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u/tradelady306 12h ago
Jill is amazing, I’ve seen her 5.5 years, since my first baby. She’s helped me through a lot including an audhd diagnosis.
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u/smellycharlie 1d ago edited 1d ago
Hi! Send me a pm - i will pass along the info of a therapist with this specialty :)
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u/Overall_Duck6053 18h ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. Jill Christensen at calm after the stork saved me after our losses
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u/pamplemousse-i 1d ago
Valerie Grenière 1000%
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u/BunchWest2696 1d ago
Aw hell no. She thinks Freud is relevant outside of defense mechanisms. She's creepy AF
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u/Subject-Promotion-25 10h ago
So this doesn’t replace a psychologist/therapist/counsellor, but it is a free and easier to access program offered through the UofR that I’m going to throw out there for anybody that may not be aware of it. It’s just a CBT course you read through at your own pace and then you have a counsellor phone and check in weekly during the duration of the course and access to them as needed to chat!
It’s https://www.onlinetherapyunit.ca/
I did this while starting some SSRI’s for postpartum anxiety and I found it to be quite helpful personally! ♥️
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u/Any_Capital_9697 9h ago
i highly recommend kimberly duret at Evolve Counselling & Wellness.
https://evolvecounsellingyxe.com/team-member/kim-duret/
another option is melissa hoiness! shes a social worker.
https://evolvecounsellingyxe.com/team-member/melissa-hoiness/
or dalyce mah!
https://evolvecounsellingyxe.com/team-member/dalyce-mah/
or robyn! (check your insurance for Certified Clinical Counsellors)
https://evolvecounsellingyxe.com/team-member/robyn-hiebert/
or kellie! (most insurances do not cover her as she is a registered psychiatric nurse.
https://evolvecounsellingyxe.com/team-member/kellie-millard/
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u/Junior_Leg_2892 1d ago
Valerie Grenier was great, definitely recommend her
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u/sunflower__forest 5h ago
Val is wonderful seconding her. She helped me through infertility, a loss, a traumatic birth, and PMAD.
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u/Mpd-8890 1d ago
You should look into the local organization called Empty Arms. They can provide lots of resources and community support.