Janice Hilleman, LCSW, PMH-C
Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Beyond
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
Amanda Gorman, Poet
A Bit About Therapy
Chances are if you are reading this, you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed in some aspect of your life. Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and a collaborative approach to therapy, I can help you feel less stuck and more motivated to make lasting changes in your life. In this fast-paced world people are more stressed than ever. The therapeutic relationship can help you feel more connected and grounded in your life.
Perinatal Wellness
The decision to start a family can be an exciting time but it can also be met with several different emotions such as fear, anxiety, and ambivalence. Often the reality of motherhood does not live up to our expectations and fantasies. In addition to the myriad of hormonal and physical changes we experience during and after pregnancy, the life transition that accompanies parenthood can leave us feeling depressed, overwhelmed, and unsure of ourselves. If you or a loved one is experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, or general malaise around new parenthood, you have taken a courageous first step in seeking help. Together we can create a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore your experience. Healing takes many forms, but evidence supports using a combination of psychotherapy, support groups, and in some cases medication to reduce symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
EMDR THERAPY
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
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EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain and allows the brain to heal naturally. Research supports EMDR therapy as an effective technique to begin the healing process for perinatal related trauma such as miscarriages, traumatic birth, infertility struggles, and infant loss.
For more information on EMDR and to see if this is the right treatment for you, please contact me for a free consultation.
About Me
Janice Hilleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider experienced in individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Janice earned her MSW degree from Hunter College School of Social Work and a B.A. in Psychology from The George Washington University. Janice is experienced in working with a diverse population with various mental health issues. Janice is trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and completed postgraduate training at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
Janice specializes in perinatal mental health and is deeply committed to women’s health and wellness. As a wife and mother of two young girls, Janice understands the stress and expectations that mothers experience daily. Janice uses a combination of psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to explore your personal experiences and to develop a concrete plan of support. Janice is certified in EMDR Therapy, which is an evidence based treatment for trauma and a highly effective therapy used to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and grief and loss.
Janice believes in a client-centered approach to therapy and understands that all individuals bring a unique and deeply personal experience to treatment. Janice’s goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment where you can begin to tell your story.
Credentials
MSW, Hunter College
LCSW, State of Connecticut
BA, Psychology, The George Washington University
Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, WCSPP
Perinatal Mental Health Certification, PSI
EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDR International Association
Associations, American Psychoanalytic Association; Connecticut Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology; Postpartum Support International; EMDRIA
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Cost & Insurance
I OFFER A FREE 15 MINUTE INITIAL PHONE CONSULTATION
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
$175 / 45-50 minutes
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COUPLES/ FAMILY SESSIONS
$200 / 45-50 minutes
INSURANCE
AETNA
HUSKY
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Contact Me
I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
2425 Post Road, Suite 100, Southport, CT 06890
203-844-0512
