Psychiatric & mental health services

Perinatal Mental Health Support

Specialized care for pregnant and postpartum patients facing depression, anxiety, or substance use.

What is perinatal mental health support?

Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring mental health and substance use risks that general treatment doesn’t always address. This service is built specifically around that window — evaluation and treatment planning that accounts for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the unique pressures of early parenthood.

Who this is for

Pregnant patients experiencing depression, anxiety, or mood changes

Postpartum patients navigating postpartum depression or psychosis

Patients with substance use concerns during pregnancy or postpartum

Referrals from OB/GYNs, midwives, or pediatricians

What to expect

Evaluation

Assessment that accounts for pregnancy or postpartum status.

Individualized plan

Treatment options weighed carefully for safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

OB coordination

Communication with your OB/GYN or midwife as needed.

Ongoing support

Continued care through pregnancy and into the postpartum period.

April Marlowe, MD

Board-certified, Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry

MAHEC Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship graduate. Dr. Marlowe leads perinatal mental health support at My Next Steps, working closely with our counseling team on integrated treatment plans.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're reaching out for yourself or referring a patient, here's the fastest way to reach us.

Patients & families

Request an appointment directly. We'll follow up to confirm details and answer any questions before your first visit.

Request an appointment

Or call us directly at (828) 608-0953

Referring providers

Send a fast referral — no need to complete full intake paperwork. Our team will reach out to coordinate.

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Prefer to call it in? Reach us at (828) 608-0953