Ashti Mistry

Support for New Mothers, Expecting Moms, and Families During the Most Tender Transition of Life.

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?

You may benefit from therapy if you’ve been:

• Feeling persistently overwhelmed, sad, or emotionally flat after giving birth
• Crying frequently, withdrawing from loved ones, or struggling to bond with your baby
• Battling feelings of guilt, shame, or self-doubt, even though everyone tells you you’re doing “great”
• Having difficulty sleeping (even when the baby sleeps), eating, or relaxing
• Feeling irritable, hopeless, or afraid something bad might happen
• Wondering whether this is “normal” and afraid to admit how you’re really feeling

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 women. It is real, it is common, and it is treatable.

Whether you are here because you’re struggling now or because you’re planning ahead and want to protect
your mental health postpartum—I’m here to support you with warmth, clinical expertise, and
non-judgmental care.

My Areas of Expertise Include:

• New mothers (0–12 months postpartum): Adjusting emotionally, coping with anxiety or depression, finding your identity again
• Pregnant women (especially third trimester): Preparing emotionally for delivery and early motherhood, addressing prenatal anxiety
• Partners/spouses of new mothers: Preparing emotionally for delivery and early parenthood, education around PPD, co-parenting during emotional strain
• Women with history of depression or anxiety: Prevention-focused therapy to reduce risk of postpartum relapse
• Minority, immigrant, or first-generation mothers: Culturally sensitive therapy addressing stigma, isolation, and identity
• Single mothers or mothers with limited support: Helping you navigate emotional, financial, and logistical stress alone
• High-achieving professionals: Confidential support for working mothers balancing identity, career pressure, and perfectionism
• LGBTQ+ families: Affirming therapy for all gender identities, parenting structures, adoption/surrogacy experiences

You Deserve Therapy That Feels Safe, Culturally Competent, and Truly Personal

As a woman of color, therapist, and mother, I bring a deeply compassionate, intersectional perspective to my work.
I understand that postpartum experiences can differ significantly depending on race, culture, relationship status, and community.

Here’s what you can expect from working with me:

• Evidence-Based Care: I draw from CBT, ACT, attachment theory, and trauma-informed modalities specifically effective for perinatal mental health
• Relational, Real Therapy: You’ll be heard—not rushed. I believe healing happens in relationship, not checklists
• Inclusive Space: I affirm all parenting identities and work with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, and gender backgrounds
• Professional Discretion: I’ve worked with physicians, lawyers, therapists, and CEOs—your privacy is honored

If you’ve been typing “best therapist for postpartum depression near me” into Google at 2 a.m.,
hoping for a lifeline, this is it.

What We’ll Work On Together

Each mother’s experience is unique. That’s why therapy here is built around your story—not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Depending on your needs, we may focus on:

• Managing intrusive thoughts and fears
• Understanding why you feel numb or disconnected
• Reducing guilt or shame around not “loving every moment”
• Strengthening your support system (even when it feels like you have none)
• Improving communication with your partner or family
• Finding space for your identity beyond motherhood
• Planning for your return to work or navigating parental leave
• Coping with perfectionism or pressure to “bounce back”

Whether you need weekly therapy, short-term support, or a trusted guide through an especially difficult time—I’ll meet you where you are.

Session Rates & Investment in Your Wellbeing

I strive to make mental health care accessible and transparent. Here’s my current fee structure:

• Intake Session (60 minutes) – $200
• Standard Therapy Session (60 minutes) – $200
• Crisis Support Session (30 minutes) – $100

I also offer limited sliding scale spots based on financial need. Please don’t hesitate to ask—we’ll work together to find a solution.