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What Is a PMH-C? Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Infertility, pregnancy, postpartum life, and the transition to motherhood can bring emotions that are difficult to explain, even to yourself. A therapist with a PMH-C has specialized training in the complexities of perinatal mental health. Learn what Perinatal Mental Health Certification means, why specialized expertise matters, and how Ebb & Flow therapist Krystina Farrell, LPC, PMH-C, supports women through reproductive and maternal mental health experiences.
Krystina Farrell
Sep 259 min read


Not All Therapists Are Reproductive Mental Health Specialists: Why Expertise Matters When Building Your Family Through Third-Party Reproduction
Third-party reproduction involves emotional, relational, ethical, and lifelong considerations that require specialized support. A reproductive mental health professional brings training and experience in donor conception, surrogacy, disclosure, identity, and family communication. Learn why expertise, ongoing education, and involvement with organizations like ASRM and MHPG matter when choosing a clinician to support your family-building journey.

Jennifer Collins
Jul 185 min read


Meet Krystina Farrell, LPC, LPCC
Krystina Farrell, LPC, LPCC, specializes in supporting women through infertility, perinatal and postpartum mental health concerns, and the emotional transition into motherhood. With a compassionate, grounded approach, she offers a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Krystina Farrell
Jan 312 min read
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