perinatal mental health & adhd
Our New Parents with ADHD Program supports new and expecting parents through every stage of pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood. We specialize in Perinatal Mental Health for individuals with ADHD, helping you navigate shifting routines, emotional changes, and the unique challenges that come with growing your family. Whether you're preparing for delivery or adjusting after birth, we provide practical tools and compassionate support to help you feel confident and grounded in your parenting journey.
Heather & Justin's story
Heather and Justin Gillespie are a married couple, both therapists, and both living with ADHD. Their pregnancy started out smooth, steady, and ADHD-friendly—full of routines, planning, and excitement for their growing family. But everything changed when Heather was hospitalized nearly two months early, leading to a sudden C-section after two weeks of monitoring.
The shift from stability to crisis brought challenges neither of them were expecting. Navigating the NICU while still showing up for their clients required constant emotional regulation, flexibility, and support. Even with all the ADHD tools and preparation they already had in place, this experience pushed them into an entirely new level of adaptation.
For many parents with ADHD, pregnancy and early parenthood already come with unique challenges—from sensory overload to changing routines to the emotional and executive functioning demands of caring for a newborn.
Even in a typical delivery, ADHD can complicate everything from feeding schedules to sleep to staying regulated through big transitions. Adding an early delivery and NICU experience on top of those challenges can intensify everything, revealing just how important strong support truly is.
Their journey enhanced the passion and purpose behind the program they were already building for new ADHD parents. Experiencing these challenges firsthand deepened their understanding of how essential strong support truly is during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Their goal is to help other families feel prepared, grounded, and supported—no matter how predictable or unpredictable the path becomes.
perinatal metnal health adhd providers
Heather Gillespie, LLMSW (New Mothers)
Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP (New Fathers)
Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP (New Fathers)
Heather works with new and expecting mothers with ADHD, specializing in the perinatal challenges that arise during pregnancy and postpartum. She helps mothers manage overwhelm, shifting routines, sensory changes, and the emotional intensity of early motherhood. Her approach provides compassionate support and practical tools to help moms
Heather works with new and expecting mothers with ADHD, specializing in the perinatal challenges that arise during pregnancy and postpartum. She helps mothers manage overwhelm, shifting routines, sensory changes, and the emotional intensity of early motherhood. Her approach provides compassionate support and practical tools to help moms feel more regulated, supported, and prepared for every stage of the journey.
Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP (New Fathers)
Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP (New Fathers)
Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP (New Fathers)
Justin works with new and expecting fathers with ADHD, helping them navigate the shifts in identity, routines, and responsibilities that come with early parenthood. He focuses on building practical systems, emotional regulation skills, and confidence as fathers adjust to pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn. His approach supports da
Justin works with new and expecting fathers with ADHD, helping them navigate the shifts in identity, routines, and responsibilities that come with early parenthood. He focuses on building practical systems, emotional regulation skills, and confidence as fathers adjust to pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn. His approach supports dads in feeling grounded, capable, and fully present for their growing families.
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy for new and expecting parents with ADHD provides personalized support for managing routines, emotional shifts, and the demands of pregnancy and early parenthood. We help you build ADHD-friendly systems, strengthen emotional regulation, and navigate the transitions that come with growing your family. Each session is
Our individual therapy for new and expecting parents with ADHD provides personalized support for managing routines, emotional shifts, and the demands of pregnancy and early parenthood. We help you build ADHD-friendly systems, strengthen emotional regulation, and navigate the transitions that come with growing your family. Each session is designed to meet you where you are and support your unique journey with compassion and clarity.
Group Therapy (coming soon)
Our upcoming group therapy program will bring together new and expecting parents with ADHD to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive environment. Groups will focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and real-life strategies for navigating the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum with ADHD. This shared space helps parents feel understood, empowered, and less alone in their experiences.
Advocacy & Care Coordination
Workshops & Classes (Coming Soon)
We provide advocacy and care coordination to help new and expecting parents with ADHD feel supported at every step of their perinatal journey. Our team can write letters to OB/GYNs, pediatricians, and employers, assist with postpartum support planning, and help clients prepare questions for their medical visits. When needed, we can also
We provide advocacy and care coordination to help new and expecting parents with ADHD feel supported at every step of their perinatal journey. Our team can write letters to OB/GYNs, pediatricians, and employers, assist with postpartum support planning, and help clients prepare questions for their medical visits. When needed, we can also attend appointments via phone or Zoom to ensure your needs are clearly communicated and understood.
Workshops & Classes (Coming Soon)
Workshops & Classes (Coming Soon)
Our upcoming workshops and classes will offer ADHD-friendly education on pregnancy, postpartum routines, emotional regulation, and preparing for life with a newborn. These programs are designed to give parents practical tools and realistic systems they can apply immediately. Each session focuses on helping ADHD families feel more confident, informed, and prepared for the transitions ahead.
Support Groups (Non-Clinical)
We are developing non-clinical support groups for new and expecting parents with ADHD who want community, connection, and shared understanding. These groups will bring together mothers, fathers, and partners navigating similar experiences so they feel less alone and more empowered. Support groups will focus on discussion, encouragement,
We are developing non-clinical support groups for new and expecting parents with ADHD who want community, connection, and shared understanding. These groups will bring together mothers, fathers, and partners navigating similar experiences so they feel less alone and more empowered. Support groups will focus on discussion, encouragement, and real-life strategies—not therapy, just genuine community.
Public Education
We offer public education for medical and community professionals who want to better understand how ADHD impacts pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood. Our team provides virtual webinars, guest talks, and trainings for OB/GYN offices, pediatricians, mental health providers, and hospital staff. These sessions help professio
We offer public education for medical and community professionals who want to better understand how ADHD impacts pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood. Our team provides virtual webinars, guest talks, and trainings for OB/GYN offices, pediatricians, mental health providers, and hospital staff. These sessions help professionals recognize ADHD-specific needs and deliver more supportive, informed care to expecting and new parents.