Hello, I am Becky Spencer. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, a lactation consultant, and perinatal mental health specialist. Are you planning for pregnancy, currently pregnant, or postpartum, and you either just aren't feeling "right" or have a history of mental health challenges? Have other healthcare providers told you that you can't receive treatment for mental health while pregnant and breastfeeding? Is the transition to parenthood overwhelming? You are not alone, and treatment can help. I provide integrative psychiatric care to perinatal patients. I have a whole-person approach integrating prescription medications, nutraceutical and botanical guidance, and multi-modal therapy. I also provide lactation education and consults. My practice is limited to women and birthing parents who are preparing for pregnancy, are currently pregnant, or are within 3 years postpartum (youngest child under the age of 3).

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In your first session we will review your mental health history and related medical history, explore your current symptoms, and develop a plan for treatment based on your goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am also an Associate Clinical Professor in the College of Nursing at Texas Woman's University and I am the editor of 2 textbooks, Breastfeeding and Human Lactation 6th ed. and The Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care, 2nd ed.

About Becky Spencer