Find a Mental Health Professional Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

Hi Parents, I am a perinatal mental health professional who is passionate about helping individuals successfully navigate the transition to new parenthood--whether that's following the birth of your first child, or subsequent children. I have 8 years of experience in this field and incorporate a "whole-brain and heart" approach to treatment. I utilize cognitive modalities, and have a strong emphasis on self-compassion. I'd love to talk to you about your needs and how they could best be addressed.

In my experience working with perinatal mental health disorders (PMADS), covering the wide variety of difficulties mothers and birthing people can experience — from infertility issues to postpartum depression to birth trauma —, mothers and parents can feel a transitional pain and identity struggle acutely and could deeply benefit from greater support to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits. I am passionate about accompanying those in that transformational life experience to a place of peace, wellness, and strength so that they can better care for themselves and their children. I welcome any person sitting in a place of feeling alone, in pain, and wanting more for themselves to reach out to me and see if working together might be a first step in your soul healing.

Making the decision to seek out therapy is courageous and at times, anxiety-provoking. Dr. Foresman works to provide a supportive, non-judgmental and understanding environment, building a positive rapport and sense of trust. She will work to guide you in allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable in an effort to explore your concerns at a deeper level. Together you will work together to better understand the underlying issues creating disruption in your daily functioning and initiate lasting change. Dr. Foresman works to help individuals gain a better understanding of themselves, what motivates their actions and interactions. Dr. Foresman pulls from her psychodynamically-oriented training and incorporates elements of interpersonal psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral strategies as well as mindfulness techniques into her work. ​

I’m a therapist--- but I’m also a partner and momma to a sassy 4 year old and many fur babies. When I’m not working or parenting, I’m usually found outside with my horse, in my garden, or in a hammock or a swing. I have been honored to work with exclusively with parents for the last several years in my work as an outpatient therapist. I love being able to help people through this really dynamic and growing season in their lives.