Nature-informed therapy for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and perimenopause in Maryland.
Pregnancy and postpartum therapy in Maryland can help if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, overstimulated, or disconnected from yourself during pregnancy, after birth, or in early motherhood. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support for women navigating the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that often come with becoming a parent.
Guided in Nature believes women deserve down-to-earth, mindfulness-based therapy to support navigating these transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.
Our work integrates the Peri-Nature Therapy™ framework, developed by founder, Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C, CNIT. This nature-informed therapy framework supports women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and perimenopause. Together, we combine evidence-based psychotherapy with the restorative power of nature to support whole-person preparation and healing.
You may be adjusting to pregnancy, recovering after birth, managing the mental load of caregiving, or trying to balance work, relationships, and motherhood.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Many parents appreciate stepping outside the traditional therapy office and meeting for walk-and-talk sessions in nature, supporting nervous system regulation, restored attention, fatigue recovery, stress reduction, and deeper reflection. They often feel it allows them to open up and feel more comfortable in therapy, too. Others enjoy meeting online from the comfort of their home, yard, or even a local park, and welcoming nature into the full picture of their holistic therapy experience.
At Guided in Nature, customized nature therapy seamlessly blends with evidenced-based therapy (including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy) to elevate your therapy experience, while still keeping it down-to-earth:
I promise, I’m not another voice telling you to “just breathe.” You deserve so much more than surface-level advice — you deserve therapy that helps you come home to yourself.
Together, we’ll create space for calm, clarity, and connection — so you can move from overwhelm and guilt toward confidence and harmony.
In a world that promises quick fixes and instant results, I offer something different: real, relational healing and proactive support. Over the past 20 years in the helping profession, I’ve had the honor of sitting with people through some of their most profound seasons of change. Therapy, to me, isn’t a band-aid — it’s a homecoming.
If this sounds like the breath of fresh air you need,
Start with a Free 15-Minute Connection Call
Pregnancy and parenthood can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support can feel like a big step.
Many mothers and mothers-to-be reach out because they feel like they should be coping better—but inside, they feel anxious, overstimulated, or disconnected from themselves.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before contacting me.
This brief call allows us to talk about what’s been feeling most challenging, explore what kind of support might help, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Therapy is available virtually across Maryland and through walk-and-talk sessions in the Baltimore County area (Parkville / White Marsh).
Schedule your free connection call
Fill out this quick form and Lauren will personally reach out to schedule your free connection call within 48 business hours.
If you’re feeling…
- Anxious, burnt out, or stretched too thin
- Nervous about changes in your life and relationships
- Lost in your role as a parent or professional
- Disconnected from your identity or body
…then you’re in the right place.
Why Choose Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy in Maryland With Guided in Nature
So that you can experience…
- Support for Parents: So you can feel balanced and confident again.
- Nature-Informed Approach: So therapy feels grounding, not clinical.
- Perinatal Expertise: So your motherhood journey feels honored and you’re well connected with resources beyond therapy.
- Holistic & Relational Support: So your whole self is supported — mind, body, and relationships.
- Flexible Options: So care fits your life, not the other way around. Meet online, in nature, or both.
What People Are Saying
Here’s what people say about nature therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and caregiving in Baltimore…
Available virtually throughout Maryland or in-person in Baltimore.
Together, We’ll Work to:
- Calm your mind and body with mindfulness and grounding practices
- Rebuild confidence and trust in yourself
- Heal from past experiences with compassion and care
- Bring together the parts of you that feel scattered or lost
- Move forward with greater clarity, ease, and purpose
- Begin shaping the story you want for yourself — and for your family
Available virtually throughout Maryland or in-person in Baltimore.
Let’s Walk This Path Together…
I offer pregnancy and postpartum therapy in Maryland virtually statewide and through nature-informed walk-and-talk sessions in the Baltimore County area. If you’re looking for support that feels grounding, relational, and holistic, this may be the right fit.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy in Maryland FAQs
I am in network with Cigna/Evernorth. For all other insurances, I am an out-of-network provider, but most clients receive reimbursement for a portion of their sessions. Superbills are provided and HSA/FSA accepted.
Pregnancy and postpartum therapy in Maryland can help with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, identity shifts, birth-related stress or trauma, relationship strain, and the emotional adjustment to motherhood. Therapy offers a supportive space to process what you’re carrying and reconnect with yourself.
Yes! I offer secure telehealth therapy to residents throughout Maryland.
Nature therapy integrates the healing power of the natural world with evidence-based therapy provided by a licensed therapist, offering deeper nervous system regulation and embodied healing. This can be done effectively in person or virtually.
No — I work with all individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, or burnout. While I specialize in perinatal and parenting concerns, my approach supports anyone seeking holistic, heart-centered healing.
Nature-informed therapy incorporates the healing elements of the natural world, even when meeting indoors or via telehealth. While I offer in-person sessions outdoors in the Baltimore area, we can also integrate nature-based practices like grounding, visualization, and seasonal awareness in any setting.
Yes, in addition to relational work with individual clients, I also provide therapy to couples. Interested couples can select a time for a complimentary consultation to learn more.
Available virtually throughout Maryland or in-person in Baltimore.
Common reasons women seek therapy
- postpartum anxiety
- intrusive thoughts after birth
- pregnancy anxiety
- identity changes in motherhood
- balancing work and parenting
- overstimulation and nervous system overwhelm