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Seeking mental healthcare when things feel hard can seem impossible, but there is hope and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Dr. Kara Birch holds her Doctorate of Nursing Practice and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She is currently seeing California patients via telemental health.
She is not currently taking new clients.
Kara Birch received her doctorate of nursing practice from the University of Tennessee in 2012 and is dual board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. Her passion for making evidence-based mental health care more accessible has led her to integrating and improving mental health systems across the U.S. In addition to training in several therapy modalities she has undergone additional peri-natal specific training from Massachusetts General Hospital and Postpartum Support International.
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Learn more about the symptoms of perinatal mental health disorders.
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Finding a provider can feel tricky.
PSI can help you locate resources that are right for you. 1-800-944-4773 -
NAMI provides patient education about common psychiatric medications.
Mother to Baby tracks exposures in breastfeeding and pregnancy. They have fact sheets for many medications and a phone line patients can call to ask questions about medications.
Lactamed gives detailed information on medications in breastfeeding.
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The U.S. 988 Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."