For Providers
When “everything is fine” but she isn’t.
Specialized trauma therapy for women navigating difficult birth experiences, postpartum distress, anxiety, and trauma.
Leah Harlan, MA, LPC | Harlan Therapy
When to Think of Harlan Therapy
Consider referring when your patient:
- Hasn't felt like herself since a difficult pregnancy or birth
- Becomes visibly distressed when discussing her birth or medical experience
- Experiences significant anxiety surrounding medical appointments, pregnancy, or another delivery
- Has intrusive memories, nightmares, panic, hypervigilance, avoidance, or strong physical reactions related to an experience
- Feels guilt or shame because she believes she "should be over it"
- Appears high-functioning professionally or personally but is struggling privately
- Is interested in focused, trauma-informed treatment
You don’t need to determine whether she meets criteria for PTSD before referring. I can assess whether specialized trauma treatment is appropriate.
What Patients Can Expect
The experience is high touch and personal from the first contact. We begin by determining whether Harlan Therapy is the appropriate fit, and when it is, the work moves into specialized trauma-focused care shaped around the patient in front of me.
With appropriate written patient authorization, I can coordinate care with the referring provider.
Make a Referral
For Patients
If a provider handed you this page, you can reach me yourself and there is no referral paperwork to wait on. We start with a free consultation call, and you decide afterwards.
I’m a Patient · Request a Consultation
Questions from an office? Call 804-395-5362.
Provider Resources
Downloadable resources for referring providers are in preparation. As each one is finished it will be published on this page.
- Recognizing Birth Trauma in Medical Settings
- When to Refer for Trauma Therapy
- Supporting Patients During Subsequent Pregnancy After a Traumatic Birth
If you would like a copy of one as soon as it is ready, say so in the referral form above or call 804-395-5362.