Missy Hem

LCSW, PMH-C
Accepting Clients

Hi! My name is Missy with Peaks & Valleys Perinatal Counseling. I support folks who are navigating the highs and lows of building a family.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Batavia, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My ideal clients are folks who are pregnant or postpartum, and experiencing distressing feelings such as: excessive sadness or worry, irritability, sleep disruptions, or difficulty connecting with their baby. Others may have suffered a pregnancy loss, experienced a traumatic birth, or they may still be trying to conceive. They may struggle with perfectionism, or feel like they are not a "good parent." They want to feel more competent and confident, and reconnect with themselves and their partner

My Background and Approach

As a perinatal specialist, I am invested in helping you cultivate your inner resources so that you can show up as the best version of yourself; for you and for your family. In our therapeutic relationship, I will offer compassion and acceptance, reassurance and encouragement, as well as coping strategies specific to navigating pregnancy and postpartum life. With professional experience as a childbirth educator and community-based Doula, I've supported many families through this intense life transition. Modern parents face different challenges than their parents; and many feel like they are trying to live up to impossible standards. Together in therapy, we can consider how society and culture have shaped your expectations for parenthood, examine your attachment relationships, and reflect on how your relationships are changing with the addition of a new baby.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

630-228-1404 Email Missy
11 N Batavia Ave
Suite 107
Batavia, IL 60510

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