Postpartum Wellness Center

The PWCB was truly instrumental in my recovery from postpartum. To this day, I talk about the important of not just one support person, but a care team... and this expands beyond our postpartum days. My time spent there has laid the foundation for me to always have this care community around me and to anchor in at any time, even if my kid is now 4 years old. Forever grateful.

I have been working with PWCB, specifically Kate Kripke, for over five years, and I have grown so tremendously as a person and a mom. I have felt incredibly supported as I have navigated my journey. I am given the space to show up and explore my most vulnerable self, and given tools on how to live authentically and mindfully. I would absolutely recommend PWCB to moms and families.

I was really struggling after I had my first baby, I felt very anxious and didn’t feel like myself. The PWC helped me find strategies and tools to get me through that very challenging time. Because of the support I received, I felt more secure with my parenting skills as a new mom and less anxious when baby #2 arrived.

About 5 years ago, I was referred to the Postpartum Wellness Center by my doctor to get more support for my own well being after focusing solely on kids/family for too many years. I started seeing Kate Kripke, a therapist at the PWC (I was honestly a little embarrassed to show up there when my youngest was 3 years old, but I quickly learned that they work with women and families at all stages as you can read about on their website). I first started seeing Kate for acute depression and anxiety, but I continued seeing her once I felt better because I NEED outside support to talk through parenting

As I departed the hospital after my second child, I was given Kate Kripke's business card "in case I needed support". Not long after, I began having postpartum anxiety symptoms and I contacted Kate immediately. I was new to town with no community and no support with a newborn and a toddler. Kate supported me through everything from my postpartum anxiety to making life adjustments with the goal of being the mom I dreamt of being. I cannot imagine motherhood without the education, guidance and support I received from Kate.

Kate Kripke is compassionate, understanding, and great at challenging my thoughts, attitudes, and expectations that really didn't serve me (as an individual or mom) or my daughters well.
While flexing through this pandemic has been quite challenging, the sessions that I started with Kate at the beginning of this year really help equip me for this. I am emotionally healthier, less stressed, and more present. It's a journey with many ups and downs but I feel I'm on a better path.
By the way PWCB is not just for new moms. :)

Kate Kripke is exceptional. She combines compassion with research-based cognitive behavioral therapy. Through her practice and unwavering support, moms learn to take a breath and to feel their emotions. She is exactly what you want in a therapist--intelligent and kind--creating a safe space to grow not only as a parent but as an individual.

I began working with Kate Kripke at PWCB shortly after the birth of my son, when I was experiencing very severe postpartum depression and anxiety. I was in crisis, and was met with both understanding and urgency. After making it through those extremely difficult months of early motherhood, I've been able to work on recognizing and addressing negative thought patterns that tend to come up for me, and understanding that I have the power to break certain cycles of thought and behavior.

I started with Diane Michel for lactation consultant. She trully cared for both mom and daughter. My little one got through the tongue-tie treatment, thanks to her advice and reference to other professionals. Then I got introduced to Rebecca Guidera for post-partum depression therapy sessions. She's professional, kind and a great listener. They aren't covered by my insurance, but the fees are very reasonable. Being isolated due to COVID, I'm so grateful to have their support during that rough time.

Kate Kripke is smart, compassionate, extraordinarily perceptive, and simply GETS it. I feel heard when I talk with her. Kate helps to provide concrete and realistic strategies and tools to help manage not only postpartum challenges but motherhood in general. Kate will empathize with your struggle and also challenge old habits/stories/perceptions in order to help you grow. She has made a huge difference in how I approach motherhood and I'm so grateful to have been able to work with her. I cannot recommend Kate highly enough and have also heard positive feedback about other staff at the Postpartum