Perinatal Roadmap Session
Becoming a parent has been so much harder than you expected.
The mental and emotional load of it all has felt heavy, making it tough to show up to your life in the way you really want to. Lately you’ve been wondering if your experience is “normal” or something to be concerned about. You’ve considered talking to someone, but aren’t sure what kind of support would be most helpful. And, with everything else you’re managing right now, you don’t have the bandwidth to figure this out on your own.
A Perinatal Roadmap Session can help.
I’m Kayti McDaniel (she/her) — a perinatal therapist in California. I’ve designed this Perinatal Roadmap Session to be the very first (and sometimes, only necessary) step in your perinatal mental health care. Wherever you are on the road to and through new parenthood, I’d love to help you create a personalized plan for next steps.
This 75-minute session includes:
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We’ll have a gentle, guided conversation to better understand your perinatal experience so far, including how you’ve been feeling mentally, emotionally, and in your day-to-day life.
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We’ll review your results from evidence-based symptom screening tools (completed before we meet) to help make sense of what you may be experiencing.
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We’ll explore what feels most important or pressing for you right now, including specific areas where you might benefit from additional support.
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I’ll offer feedback about potential next steps and we’ll collaborate to create a plan that feels right for you.
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I’ll organize the key points from our session and share them with you through our client portal for you to reference as needed.
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I'll provide a provider-facing clinical summary that you can share with your care team or—with your written consent—I can send directly to your current providers and/or providers I recommend as part of your care plan.
Ready to get started?
Book Your Session
Click here to see my availability and schedule your Perinatal Roadmap Session at a time that works for you.
Complete Intake Paperwork
After your appointment is confirmed, I’ll send you practice policies, a brief intake questionnaire, and evidence-based screening tools to complete before we meet.
Take a Breath
You’ve taken an important step — I’ll help you figure out what comes next.
FAQ for Perinatal Roadmap Sessions in California
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I’m currently accepting new clients with openings on weekday mornings. Specific availability can be seen when booking your session.
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Perinatal Roadmap Sessions are $325.
If you’d like to use your insurance to help cover this cost, you can check your out-of-network mental health benefits here. -
We’ll meet in my HIPAA-secure virtual therapy room (link provided after booking). You’re welcome to join from anywhere in California that is private and has a strong internet connection.
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Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring your baby and to feed, change, or soothe them as needed.
If you have childcare and want uninterrupted space to focus on yourself, that’s okay too. You get to decide what feels most comfortable for you. -
During this session, I'll share my clinical impressions (including a working diagnosis when appropriate) to help you make sense of what you're experiencing and guide your next steps in care.
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Focused 3-hour Perinatal Therapy Intensives are available for targeted support following the Perinatal Roadmap Session. Referrals for traditional weekly therapy will be provided when appropriate.