Heartland Approved Provider Registry

You deserve the best care! It is our mission and purpose to train professionals to deliver women’s care in a more compassionate and effective manner. The following providers are Heartland approved! They “get it” and can be expected to truly hear your concerns and collaborate with you to find solutions. These professionals will go above and beyond to facilitate the care that you need because moms should NEVER have to go through it alone.

BIRTH PROFESSIONALS

Kim CastizoPerinatal Support Specialist

We provide mental health services to perinatal mothers. Services include, support group, therapy groups, individual therapy, one-on-one psychoeducation. All services are offered in Spanish. Individual services also offered in English.

LifeWiseSTL
1321 South 11th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-421-0400
lifewisestl.org
kcastizo@lifewisestl.org

Dr. Cypress GarrettDoula

As a birth doula of 16 years, Dr. Garrett seeks to help women have the birth they desire, whether that is completely medical with an epidural at the earliest possible moment or a natural birth, although she does not do home births.

(919) 699-7707

Asia JacobsFull Spectrum Doula

Prenatal, birth and postpartum services to women and their partner so they can experience bringing life into this world. I am also currently contracted as a Certified Doula with The Community Reach Non-Profit. My ultimate goal is to help each mom have a safe, memorable and empowering birth in the most joyous way possible and to help reduce the infant mortality rate here in St. Louis, MO.

Doula Love Light & Life
www.doulalovelightlife.com
doulalovelightlife@gmail.com
314-922-0320

Emily Langella-AndersonCLC, CLD

I am a Certified Labor Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and believe in supporting all families through birth and postpartum.

instagram.com/sacrednestbirth
sacrednestdoula@gmail.com
314-659-9157

Isabel MeraBradley Method Affiliated Instructor

My goal is to educate mothers and their partners about the normality of childbirth, so they can make choices that positively impact the health of women and their babies in the short, and long run. The Bradley Method’s comprehensive 12-week course incorporates information about nutrition, relaxation, exercise, labor support, and rehearsals which prepare families to safely birth without the use of drugs or unnecessary interventions. As a Heartland Approved Provider, I now also support mothers during their postpartum period.

(859) 693-2249
isabelmeraf@gmail.com

Joy OnukoguLicensed Processional Counselor & Prenatal Postpartum Doula

Provide office based and telehealth mental health counseling services and prenatal birth, and postpartum doula services.

11628 Old Ballas Rd, Suite 108
Creve Coeur, MO 63121
314-328-6042

joyonukogu.wixsite.com
ngozicounselingllc@gmail.com

LaKisha Redditt B.S., CHWFounder, Doula

Community Health Worker, DONA Trained Certified Perinatal Doula, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Childbirth Educator, and Sexual and Reproductive Health Counselor.

Virtuously B’Earthed Doula Services
(314) 679-0902
virtuouslybearthed.com
vbdoulaservices@gmail.com

Kathleen RobbinsPostpartum Doula & Certified Lactation Counselor

As a postpartum doula and Certified Lactation Counselor, I offer families practical, emotional, and educational support, whether they are welcoming their first baby or are experienced parents. I offer unbiased support to all members of a family and fully embrace and encourage each family’s parenting choices.

robbinsdoula.com

Christine RussellHigh Risk Infertility & OB Coordinator

Triage and coordinate care for high risk infertility and ob patients.

St Louis Women’s Healthcare group
stlobgyn.com

Carmen Southall-WamhoffLPN, Doula ICCE CLC.

Carmen has been in the birth world for 19 years. She is a member of the St. Louis Doulas of Color Collective and owner of Angelic Deliveries.

diva_doula@yahoo.com

Sarah SouthardsDoula

As a preconception to postpartum doula since 2010, who also offers bereavement doula services, I have an intimate understanding of how the circumstances of conceiving, your journey through pregnancy, your labor and delivery experience, postpartum, and any loss, can affect your mental health. I have worked with hundreds of families who have had all sorts of experiences, but I specialize in high risk, pregnancy after loss, and bereavement, and supporting families through each step of their journey. I have a strong continued education background to stay up to date on best evidence based practice and hope to help bring healing and support to our community,

heritageconsultingstl.com
heritageconsultingstl@gmail.com
(314) 973-3468

Shavanna SprattDoula

Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula.

www.dahoodtalks.com
dahooddoulallc@gmail.com
314-399-9386

Susan Stopke M.EdEarly Childhood Educator

Connecting responsibly to reflect from a personal perspective as the single primary mother/guardian of my only human dependent

susan.stopke@gmail.com

Melisa WallaceAPRN, DNP, WHNP-BC

Comprehensive obstetrical and gynecology services including but not limited to well woman exams, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, hormone replacement therapy, infertility, pre-conception counseling, carrier screening, genetic testing, obstetrical, and postpartum care.

St. Louis Women’s Healthcare Group
stlobgyn.com
mwallace@stlobgyn.com
636-449-4700

Benetta WardMPH, CD, CHW

Nurturing Nature Birth Institute provides Prenatal, Birth and Postpartum Doula Services to expectant families with a special focus on those who are high risk and those diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Although this is the focus, the commitment to support anyone in birth and postpartum is the ultimate goal.

St. Louis Metropolitan area
314-660-5865
nurturingnaturebirthinst@gmail.com

CASE MANAGERS

Libby EversgerdProgram Manager

FamilyForward’s mentoring program provides family coaching services to young parents up to age 26. Young parents are matched with a family coach who supports the parent in strengthening the relationship between them and their child as well as removing any barriers that may impact the parents ability to succeed. This is done through weekly home visits. In addition, parents are matched with a volunteer mentor who provides an additional layer of support to the young parent.

FamilyForward
3309 South Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO 63139
314.534.9350 ext.1198
familyforwardmo.org
Libby.eversgerd@familyforwardmo.org

Katherine LunerMBA, MSW, LCSW CCM

Provides case management on behalf of health plans to caregivers of infants recently discharged from the NICU.

ProgenyHealth Social Work Case Manager
kluner@progenyhealth.com

Cindy SteinerCase Manager

Assessment, support and referrals as necessary.

314-703-0555
cindy7150@gmail.com

Gena StringerCommunity Health Worker

Raising St. Louis connects with mothers, fathers and other family members to help build and sustain the family unit, reduces the high infant mortality rate, promotes literacy and increases access to health care. Any woman or family who lives within an identified 22 zip code area and is pregnant, or has a child up to age 4, is eligible to participate, at zero cost to the participant.

314-477-0213
Raising St. Louis
gena.stringer@bjc.org

Michelle ValenteMEd, IBCLC, Family Coach

Family Coaches provide parent support and case management addressing concrete needs, connecting to community resources, and sharing evidence-based practices for developing healthier coping skills and positive parenting strategies.

FamilyForward
3309 South Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO 63139
314.534.9350 ext.1159
familyforwardmo.org
Michelle.Valente@familyforwardmo.org

Maya WedlowCase Manager

Raising St. Louis
maya.wedlow@bjc.org

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

Christina CastellanoBSN, RN

christinamariecas@gmail.com

Deborah ScheffRN, BSN, MA

Childbirth educator, PMAD support groups, Peer Recovery (in progress) & Parent NICU support groups

SSM Healthcare
Deborah.Scheff@ssmhealth.com

Kim Martino-Sexton

Newborn Family Coach (NFC) since 1998, serving families as a childbirth educator, birth doula, postpartum doula, and parenting peer educator. Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Spectrum Birth Services LLC, Postpartum Resource Coordinator of The MOMS Line programs at SSM Health St. Mary’s, Wise Women Council at Jamaa Birth Village & Advisory Council for Great Circle’s Healthy Families program.

kimmartinosexton.com
kim@kimmartinosexton.com

Massage Therapists

Danielle DudleyLicensed Massage Therapist

Pain relief and relaxation massage during pregnancy and beyond.

St. Louis Prenatal Massage
stlprenatalmassage.com
info@stlprenatalmassage.com
314-607-8177

Attorney/Legal Professional

Stephanie Kraft SheleyJD, MHA

JD: Juris Doctor; MHA: Master of Health Administration

Attorney: Stephanie Kraft Sheley, JD, MHA is an attorney licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and as of May 2022 is in training to become a full spectrum doula and childbirth educator. Kraft Sheley Law, LLC provides legal services to birthing people and birth workers, including guidance on responding to harms experienced during birth.
kraftsheleylaw.com
stephanie@kraftsheleylaw.com

Peer support specialist: Stephanie Kraft Sheley, JD, MHA is the founder and project director of the Right By You text line, which provides anonymous and confidential know your rights, patient navigation and referral resources to young people in Missouri seeking the full range of reproductive health services and supports, including birth care and parenting support.
rightbyyou.org
stephanie@rightbyyou.org

Social Worker

Jelena BasaraMSW

Jelena Basara, MSW – Co-developed the Prescribing Healthy Futures program and is working on the Nourishing Healthy Starts Program. NHS serves woman living in the St. Louis region who are pregnant, have diabetes during pregnancy, and are experiencing food insecurity. As a social worker, the PMAD training prioritized the need for addressing prioritizing the biopsychosocial well-being of our St. Louis moms.

LinkedIn Profile
basara.jelena@gmail.com
314-560-9108

Nurse

Theresa WileyRegistered Nurse

Registered Nurse & nurse home visitor.
teiwiley1@yahoo.com
573-922-9434

OB/GYN or WHNP

Jade D James-HalbertMD, MPH

(MPH) Master of Public Health

I am an OB Hospitalist for SSM DePaul. As a hospitalist, I manage the labor and delivery unit when I’m at work. I have been trained to assess and help address PMAD with the Heartland protocol as well as PSI 2 day intense training. I am working to become a subject matter expert for women and providers at SSM DePaul Health Center.
ssmhealth.com
Jade.james@ssmhealth.com

PSYCHIATRISTS

Dr. Melanie McKean, D.O., Ph.D., Medical Director of the Women's Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness Program at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute

Dr. McKean has clinical expertise in women’s mental health and primary care, and she specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in women of reproductive age. Her areas of interest include preconceptual counseling, antepartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, female sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, and infertility.

www.slbmi.com

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS

Jillayna AdamsonMA, LPC, LMHC

Psychotherapy services with specialties in trauma treatment (EMDR), severe Depression, post-partum, and the motherhood experience. LBGTQIA and Sex Positive. Seeing clients in MO via telehealth, and in Florida.
www.BrightTribeTherapy.com

Beth AhlinMA, LCPC

I specialize in helping pregnant and postpartum women, specifically with issues surrounding postpartum depression and anxiety, issues surrounding breastfeeding, and attachment or gentle parenting methods.

CE Ahlin Counseling Services
www.ahlincounseling.com
5204 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035
beth@ahlincounseling.com
618-501-2853

Valerie M. AkersonLCSW

My work the past ten years has been with maternal mental health, specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to identified congenital fetal abnormalities. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders have become a passion, including postpartum depression and anxiety and birth PTSD. I use mindfulness and distraction techniques to focus on self- care and empowerment. I use a strengths based approach to assist in coping with challenges and in turn improving their life and ability to cope with future stressors.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon St. Louis Fetal Care Institute & Sage Tree Therapy, LLC
314-375-6235
St. Louis Fetal Care Institute & www.sagetreetherapy.com
valerie@sagetreetherapy.com

MacKenzie BradkeLicensed Clinical Social Worker

I provide in-person or telehealth therapy to Moms dealing with “The Mother Load”. This includes anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health concerns, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, trauma and everything else that comes along with being a Mother and being everything to everyone. I offer EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
www.bradkecounseling.com
mackenzie@bradkecounseling.com
314-375-6599

AJ BosticLPC, CD-PICD

The Healing Womb Program offers high-quality, accessible, affordable, client-centered and culturally responsive mental health services, education and support. Serving pregnant and postpartum families through all pregnancy outcomes and experiences.

The Healing Womb Program
2055 Craigshire Rd, Suite 420A
St. Louis, MO 63146
314-485-8991 | thehealingwomb.stl@gmail.com

Holly E. CarsonMA, LPC, LCSW

Professional counseling for adults, children, and teens with clinical specialties in anxiety disorders, grief, and women’s issues. Treatment is client-centered and strength- based, drawing on a variety of clinical approaches and research based interventions.
636-887-6289
www.hollycarsoncounseling.com

Dr. Camesha Carter

I provide talk and group therapy for women in the area of perinatal and postpartum depression.
www.cameshacarter.com
dr.camesha@cameshacarter.com
573-239-4779

Rachel CramseyLicensed Clinical Social Worker with Raising St. Louis

Staff in the Raising St. Louis program of St. Louis Children’s Hospital support families from pre-birth to age 5 with parent educators, mental health services, and case management to address social determinants of health and maintain individualized care management plans for families living in St. Louis City and County.

4249 Clayton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-305-2948
Raising St. Louis Website
rachel.cramsey@bjc.org

Jamie DiLorenzo-LohmanLMSW

As a graduate of Saint Louis University’s MSW program, Jamie specializes in working with adults and adolescents that have experienced trauma. Specialized therapies include, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Jamie frequently works with clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and childhood emotional and/or physical abuse. Jamie specializes in working with individuals that English is not their first language.
sagetreetherapy.com
Jamie@sagetreetherapy.com

Linda DowneyMSW, LCSW

Linda Downey, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach. Since 2008, Linda has specialized in supporting families who are feeling burnt out, exhausted or unsure what to do with the demands of parenting. She works collaboratively with parents to focus on self-care, empowerment, and identifying new perspectives on how to approach or handle difficult behaviors.

Downey Parent Coaching and Counseling
636-587-0358
Downeyparenting.com
Linda@downeyparenting.com

Robin EwyLicensed Professional Counselor

I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families to navigate through life’s challenges. I cherish walking with people through grief and loss having worked in the Hospice environment for several years.

7715 North Oak Tfwy
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-286-7971
Profile on psychologytoday.com
robin.ewy@gmail.com

Rachel GlassLPC

I work with people with extensive trauma histories (abuse/violence), college students/personnel, and the LGBTQIA population. After two traumatic pregnancies, I became interested in helping other moms gain the support they need while going through pregnancy and motherhood.

www.rachelglasstherapy.com
rachelglass@gmail.com

Marlena GlennLPC

I am a Certified Trauma Professional and Marriage Counselor. I provide a safe space for individuals and couples who are faced with challenges related to anxiety, depression, and medical trauma.

Marlena Glenn LLC Marriage and Family Counseling
2480 Executive Dr. Saint Charles, MO 63303
mgprofessionalcounselor@gmail.com
636-284-0560 | psychologytoday.com

Sabrina Heidemann-WellsLicensed Professional Counselor

Magnolia Counseling LLC
Sabrina.heidemann@gmail.com
314-623-4272

Stephanie KorpalM.Ed., LPC/Counselor

Individual counseling for moms in any stage of their motherhood.

11042 Manchester Rd
St. Louis, MO 63122
636-236-2420
www.marblewellness.com
stephanie@marblewellness.com

Elizabeth Stallone-LowderOwner and Founder of Sage Tree Therapy

Director and Victim Advocate of a Shelter for IPV, SW for adults with HIV/AIDS at St. Louis Effort for AIDS and Patient Educator at Planned Parenthood. Trauma Therapist for women and girls affected by chronic abuse/neglect and sexual violence at St. Vincent Home for Children and Safe Connections, DONA Doula trained, Adjunct faculty at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University & Executive Board Member of the Hyperemesis Education and Research Foundation.

sagetreetherapy.com
elizabeth@sagetreetherapy.com

Carie MellenthinSupervisor Healthy Families St. Louis

We are a wrap-around Home Visitation Program that serves families from pregnancy until baby turns 3. We serve St. Louis County and St. Louis City. We concentrate on infant and maternal mental health, provide transportation, diapers, and other safety items for families. We also have monthly groups.

330 N Gore
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-718-6311
carie.mellenthin@greatcircle.org

Heather MidgleyLPC-S, PMH-C

(LPC-S) Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor
(PMH-C) Certification in Perinatal Mental Health.
With nearly a decade of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to offering support to those who have concerns related to:
considering pregnancy, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, labor & delivery,
postpartum mood concerns & other stressors that come when baby arrives.
bloomstlcounseling.com
heather@bloomstlcounseling.com
314-649-8377

Shannon NewcombMSW, LMSW, CLC

I have a great passion for providing therapeutic services to children, teenagers, adolescents, and young adults affected by depression, trauma, anxiety, and developmental disabilities. I utilize person-centered, strengths-based, coaching, and humanistic therapies to help individuals get through hurdles, acknowledge the personal strengths they hold, and provide guidance on how to apply such strengths to help shape the course of their everyday lives.

sagetreetherapy.com
shannon@sagetreetherapy.com

Erin PoniewazLPC, NCC

Mercy’s Mother Baby IOP program provides therapeutic services to pregnant and postpartum women with PMAD. Program meets 3 days a week from 10-2, primarily group therapy and weekly visits with psychiatrist for med management.

970 Executive Pkwy Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63141
314-628-6500
www.mercy.net
Erin.Poniewaz@mercy.net

Rebecca RayMA, LPC

Rebecca Ray, MA, LPC, is a counselor who applies her therapeutic experience in private practice with individuals, couples, and families. She works with clients in the areas of stress, relationships and life transitions, such as pregnancy and childbirth, and issues of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, adjustment disorders, stress management and related needs.

rebeccaray473.com

Dr. Diane SanfordPsychologist and PMAD expert

Dr. Diane Sanford is a psychologist, author and educator whose work in women’s health psychology has received local, national and international attention. In practice for 30+ years, she is an internationally recognized expert in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

drdianesanford.com

Madalyn (Maddie) SchneiderPhD

I am a Licensed Psychologist in the Women’s Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness Program at SLBMI. I provide individual mental health therapy for adults.

St Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute
16216 Baxter Rd. Ste 225
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-532-9188 | New Intakes: 314-289-9411
slbmi.com

Lynne ShortM.Ed, LPC Therapist

Private practice specializing in working with moms who are experiencing anxiety and depression. I have years of clinical experience working with parents and children as well as personal experience being a parent. I also offer parenting education and play therapy for children and adults.

(636)234-3052
marblewellness.com
lynne@marblewellness.com

Francia TelesfordMSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C

PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified) Therapist through Postpartum Support International, CLE (Certified Lactation Counselor), Gracelamp Wellness (Postpartum Wellness Boxes), Woman of Color/ Black Mental Health and Lactation Provider, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Trained in Birth Equity, Trauma, Loss, Anxiety, Social Determinants of Health.
Linktree
franciaftelesford@gmail.com
(213) 334-6321

Sarah Caldera WimmerLMSW, Manager of Mental Health Integration LifeWise StL

LifeWiseSTL
1321 South 11th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-421-0400
www.lifewisestl.org
scaldera@lifewisestl.org

Deborah ZweifelMSW LMSW

Providing compassionate psychotherapy to moms. I am a licensed social worker trained in perinatal mental health and grief/loss related to fertility and infertility. I have additional training in emotionally focused couples therapy.

Garnet Counseling & Therapy, LLC
636-231-5310
garnetcounselingandtherapy.com
deborah@garnetcounselingandtherapy.com

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Cypress GarrettChiropractor

As a chiropractor, Dr. Garrett focuses on helping mom be healthy, happy, and as comfortable as possible, which includes treating pelvic pain. Dr. Garrett also has training as an acupuncturist, specializing in nausea in pregnancy, anxiety, depression, pain, and is also fairly skilled at acupuncture aided induction of labor.

St. Louis Women’s Healthcare Group
16216 Baxter Rd, Suite 100
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-449-4700
www.stlobgyn.com

Dr. Nikki NienhausDoctor of Chiropractic

Chiropractic care, focusing on women during the reproductive stages – before, during, and after pregnancy. I also work with newborns and children, focusing specifically on lactation and treating for nursing complications in the mother and baby.

1561 N Warson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(636)448-3244
www.seasonsoflifechiropractic.com
nikki.nienhausdc@gmail.com