ASCEND Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Perinatal and Women's Mental Health & Parent Support
Holly Redding Cooper, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
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ASCEND SERVICES
ASCEND Service Offerings
I offer therapeutic services to individuals across the full spectrum and continuum of experiences from preconception through postpartum. I assist women in optimizing their mental health and well-being. I provide parent support and psychoeducation to parent(s) wishing to adapt, grow, and learn about their parenting. I am passionate about enriching and expanding perinatal and mental health professionals' understanding and informing their practice through clinical support, supervision, and education.
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*Telehealth services available per request.
Perinatal Mental Health Counseling
The journey of motherhood is unique to you. Are you thinking about planning a pregnancy and have a mental health history? Or have you experienced a significant perinatal or postpartum mood issue and are seeking assistance to be intentional and proactive in creating a support plan for your family? Are you seeking fertility treatment and need support as you navigate the emotional and physical challenges of this journey? Are you pregnant or postpartum, and it doesn't feel the way you think it should and you are hoping to improve your self-care, mood, connection with your partner and child(ren), and overall functioning? Are you a young parent seeking support to strengthen your coping and enhance your skills as a new parent? Are you a parent who has had a premature baby with extended hospitalization or received an unanticipated prenatal or birth diagnosis and wishes to explore how that feels in daily life and your big picture? Have you experienced a difficult or traumatic birth or loss that requires processing and healing? Or, maybe you just wish to talk about this huge and radical change called parenthood, or need assistance navigating responsibility, language, and roles in this new journey, whether it be on your own or with a partner. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and my skill sets and approach will help you obtain the support and strategies you need to address your presenting struggle.
Women's Mental Health & Well-Being
The pace and fullness of our lives as women can be overwhelming. Are you experiencing high stress or symptoms of depression and anxiety that are impacting your quality of life? Are you struggling with relationship dynamics with a partner, a family member, or with a friend and looking for space to process and understand this relationship? Are you contemplating a life transition, such as returning to work or changing a career? Have you experienced a loss that is impacting your functioning and overall emotional health? Are you looking for skills to improve your coping, self-care, and engagement with your life? I offer therapeutic services to assist women in managing emotions and behaviors to optimize their mental health and well-being. I am dedicated to helping you make space for yourself in your relationships, workplace, at your home, and in your life through improved communication, self-awareness, self-compassion, self-care, and self-love.
Parent Support
Parenting is HARD. Every time we encounter and survive a hard moment in parenting, there is another one waiting for us. It is a profound, amazing, difficult, and most important journey. Are you a parent who has had challenging experiences in your childhood that inspires you to do things differently with your own child? Are you and your partner finding differences in your parenting that are impacting your relationship, your child(ren) and climate in your home? Do you have a toddler with "big feelings" and you wish to have guidance on how to handle the day-to-day behaviors and to help your child (and you!) cope with the difficult moments? Do you have a preschooler or elementary-age child that is having a hard time with transitions, managing life experiences, or demonstrating challenging behaviors in your home? Do you wish to improve and evolve your interactions with your adolescent? Are you and your partner separating or divorcing, facing a difficult medical diagnosis in your family, or experiencing significant trauma or loss? Do you want to better understand the parent part of yourself to improve your relationship to your child(ren), your partner, and your family?
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I will help you enhance how you see, recognize, and appreciate yourself, increase your awareness as a parent, and nurture a more positive, mindful, proactive, and intentional parenting style. I will assist you in identifying, understanding, and changing behaviors that are not serving you and your family's needs. Most importantly, I offer support and encouragement on this most challenging, beautiful, and real journey in all of its joys and complexities.
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I am currently available to work with parents who are not involved with custody or litigation disputes.
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PRIVATE PAY ONLY
Obstetrical & Pediatric Consultation
Would your practice benefit from an informative, authentic, and engaging presentation on perinatal mental health screening and intervention? So many times, our professional instinct might tell us an expecting birth person or parent is struggling with mood symptoms. But, if we ask if they are - what do we do next? Presentations are available to help your team help birthing parents and their supports prepare and recover.
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Are you a pediatrician, obstetrician, midwife, or nurse who has experienced loss, trauma, or complex cases that leave unresolved thoughts and feelings? Do you wish you expand your best practices? Do you want language and approach to have the difficult and necessary conversations with your clients to optimize their health, their baby's wellness, and birth outcomes? I have over 20 years of experience in acute medical social work and can partner with you to process and evolve your practice.
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Please contact for rates, coverage, and details.
Clinical Supervision
Are you a LCSW in need of obtaining clinical supervision to advance your licensure? Are you a LICSW desiring growth and advancement in your practice and approach? For over 20 years I've practiced as a social worker and I am passionate about our professional identification and the expansiveness of our clinical roles. I am excited to work with you and nurture your personal growth and the future of our field.
Growing Strong: Empowering Young Women
I created Growing Strong as a class for girls in 5th and 6th grade that addresses some of the challenges and growth opportunities that face many young girls today. Classes are interactive, creative, inspiring, and FUN utilizing art, games, discussion, and role-play. Topics include self-confidence, self-care, friendship, conflict resolution, social media engagement, courageous communication, and empathy. The curriculum will be broken up into two-part classes so that girls and their caregivers can choose the content they are seeking. Girls will work to understand the importance of a positive self-image, how to develop critical thinking and communication skills, how to navigate the challenges and joys of friendship, and how to make a difference in the world.
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Please contact me for scheduling. Classes require 6 girls for full enrollment.
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Session A: Self-Image and Social Media
Session B: Friendship, Conflict Resolution, & Courageous Communication
Session C: Self-Care and Empathy
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