RESOURCES

Yoga, Meditation, and Family Resources

• Lil Omm Yoga & more for babies, kids, adults and families in NW DC
  
  
• Meditation Classes and Retreats Led by mind-body practitioner, Trisha Stotler
  
  
• PACE New Moms support group in DC area
  
  
• Cheryl Dodwell, massage therapist (including pregnancy and postpartum massage, Reiki, and more) in Bethesda, MD near Glen Echo
  
  
• Robbin Phelps, Massage therapist (including pregnancy massage, Reiki, and more) in Takoma Park, MD
  
  
• Stroller Strides a total fitness program for moms with their babies
  
  

Online Resources

• Health Journeys Relaxation CDs for all types of needs
  
  
• Our Kids online family activity newsletter DC area
  
  
• Special Needs Kids Info for parents with children who have special needs
  
  

Postpartum Support

• Becky Sachs Postpartum doula who provides education and nonjudgmental support for families welcoming a new child through adoption or birth.
  
  
• Weekly PPD Support Group Led by Lynne McIntyre in NW DC, 202-744-3639
  
  
• Postpartum Support International Organization that increases awareness about the emotional changes that women
  experience during pregnancy and postpartum
  
  
• Sibley Hospital Support Groups Prenatal (Tuesdays) and Postnatal (Wednesdays) Led by Erin Brindle, ATR-BC, 202-537-4773
  
  

Recommended Psychotherapists

• Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW Cognitive Therapy for Kids in McLean, VA
  
  
• Jonah Green, LICSW, LCSW-C Therapy for children, families, and individual adults in Kensington, MD
  
  
• Nancy Markoe, LICSW, LCSW-C Individual, Couples & Group Therapy for adults in DC and MD
  
  
• David Sternberg, LICSW Individual, Couples & Group Therapy for adults in DC
  
  
• Karen Schachter, MSW Psychology of Eating Expert
  
  

Coaching

• Claudette Chênevert, Stepfamily Coaching
  
  
• Mimi Darmstadter, Professional/business coaching for women at all stages of life & moms returning to work