Katie Pollak, Psy.D. - Indigo Counseling LLC

06/25/2022

Today, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. This decision has far-reaching consequences for all American families. It exacerbates health inequities and adds to the risks of pregnancy including increased rates of maternal mortality. We are speaking out in support of the many families and providers who need and deserve access to healthcare and mental health resources related to pregnancy.

Pregnancy and associated physical and mental health risks are healthcare issues with potentially serious negative outcomes. Access to safe, legal, and informed options related to pregnancy is fundamental to providing equitable healthcare, and restricting access disproportionately impacts communities of color and those with limited resources.

At Postpartum Support International, we will continue to stand up for equitable healthcare – including mental health care – for all pregnant, postpartum and post-loss individuals and their families. We support all choices made by individuals and their trusted health care providers to maintain their physical and mental health.

We are here for you no matter what.

RESOURCES:
Need immediate help or support?
HelpLine ➡️ Call/Text 1-800-944-4773
PSI Website ➡️ postpartum.net

PSI provides online support groups including:
Pregnancy Loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Post-Abortion Support
https://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

01/11/2022

The importance of play in children's mental health and as a protective factor...

Play is such a powerful force, some research suggests, that it can be used as a tool to close achievement gaps and improve mental health.

09/21/2021

06/27/2021

Q***r & Trans Parent Support Group!

This group takes place every Wednesday at 2:30pm Eastern/ 1:30pm Central / 12:30pm Mountain / 11:30pm Pacific / 10:30am Alaska/ 9:30am Hawaii...and all other time zones are totally welcome!

PSI’s Q***r & Trans Parent Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the q***r and trans community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting babies up to 2 years. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and adoptive parents.

If there is a waitlist for your group, please still sign up or register for our meeting the following week!

Register today: https://www.postpartum.net/.../psi-online-support-meetings/

06/20/2021

In honor of Pride Month we are introducing our Q***r and Trans support group leaders!

Our Q***r and Trans support group meets every Wednesday at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT. Our support group leaders allow us to host this weekly group completely FREE of charge for parents in need.

If you are a q***r or trans parent and are struggling with your mental health, register for this group. We are here for you.

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

06/01/2021

Happy Pride Month! Everyone deserves to be safe, equal, accepted for who they are, and valued. All families are welcome and supported here.

05/31/2021

Happy Memorial Day! We remember the sacrifices made and hope to honor them in our day to day lives.

05/03/2021

You are not alone!
Dr. Katie 813-603-8181
PSI Hotline 800-944-4773
PSI Support groups https://www.postpartum.net/

Did you know, maternal mental health disorders, like postpartum depression, are more common than breast cancer or gestational diabetes.

The most common maternal mental health disorders are anxiety followed by depression. These disorders can be mild or so severe they become debilitating.

A study conducted during the pandemic shows that rates of clinically significant anxiety and depression symptoms have more than doubled - rising to 72% and 41% respectively - among pregnant and postpartum women.

All women are at risk though disparities are stark. Women of color and low-income mothers are faced with overwhelming stressors and not surprisingly are several times more likely to suffer from maternal anxiety or depression., AND are less likely to receive treatment than other mothers.

Maternal Mental Health Disorders onset during pregnancy, prior to pregnancy or in the postpartum period. When a mother isn’t properly supported and treated symptoms can persist for years impacting her own health and well-being and potentially her baby’s.

04/25/2021

Pause...Breathe...Ask for help...
Dr. Katie 813-603-8181
PSI Hotline 800-944-4773

04/25/2021

Pause. Breathe. Ask for help. 🔵🙌❤️

04/20/2021

This group is for Black mothers who are seeking peer support during the perinatal period up to 2 years postpartum.

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources.

Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.

Group meets every Tuesday at 8:30pm EST and Sunday at 6pm EST!

If there is a waitlist for your group, please still sign up or register for our meeting the following week!

Register today: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

04/13/2021

Ramadan Mubarak. May this Ramadan bring immense joy to you and your family. Best wishes to you.

06/12/2020

"These statistics are not new but important to share - and they remain unacceptable as ever:

CDC data confirms that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications, and twice as likely to lose an infant to premature death.

According to the NIH, Black mothers are several times more likely to suffer from Postpartum Depression but less likely to receive treatment and follow-up.

This year, we are painfully aware that African Americans are at significantly greater risk of contracting the potentially deadly Covid-19 virus and less likely to receive proper treatment, due to the same root causes of the effects of long-standing racism in social and healthcare systems." *Source- Postpartum Support International

06/06/2020

Conversations about race and racism should start at home from a young age for all children. Here are some resources about how to talk to your children about race, racism, and police brutality.

https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q5mTJXWnHk&fbclid=IwAR2HBOSeJqfQXRJptLsb9tL-j_0ftotjFdagODKxqfIIDXIh-gidHQzVUrc

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/parenting/kids-books-racism.html?fbclid=IwAR1xp51IhMBggD7VuhuM7ifehGJeEphthsCwdpygr5SeL1erxPQ_HU-9l-Y

https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race

Books to help kids to unpack racial bias so they can hear how ridiculous it sounds, think about where it comes from, and realize how it develops.

03/12/2020

The Coronavirus has many children worried. Here are some tips on how to talk to them about it in an age appropriate way.

The following resources offer tips for families who might want to talk about the Coronavirus with young children.

03/05/2020

Our free NICU parents online support group takes place every Thursday. Parents whose baby (or babies) are spending time in the NICU are a higher risk for developing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

If you have been in the past or currently are a NICU parent, join us today.

Register here: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

02/22/2020

For the partners of parents struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma during pregnancy or postpartum.... Keep what’s under the surface in mind and respond to that instead.

Sometimes, when we are struggling with our mental health, it can take the form on the outside of hostility and irritability. Don’t forget to pay attention to the signs and be kind to those who may seem angry – they may be fighting a hard battle. Via @ journey_to_wellness

02/20/2020

I had the privilege to participate in a training for this powerful model for support groups. It reminded me and reinforced my belief in the strength of just being able to hold space for each other and be truly heard. Excited about starting a perinatal support group soon in the East Tampa Bay Area! Thanks to the Seventh Mom Project for hosting this!

01/06/2020

Happy to announce that Indigo Counseling now accepts Cigna, Baycare and is a non-network provider for Tricare.

12/24/2019

Happy Holidays & a Joyous New Year
from Indigo Counseling!

12/19/2019

“Will I have children?” is a question often hedged on romantic compatibility with future partners, and not one I’d ever actively asked myself. I was given a partial answer to the question at 26 — not when I met my future husband, but when I…

11/21/2019

In celebration of National Prematurity Awareness month, PSI is announcing a new Online Support Group just for NICU parents.

Parents whose baby (or babies) are spending time in the NICU are at higher risk for developing mental health issues like postpartum depression and/or anxiety due to the uniquely stressful experience of the NICU. We are here to help.

Join our trained peer facilitators (who are NICU alums) for a free weekly chat. It's virtual and free to join. Just create a Support Group Central account and select "NICU Parents" to register. It's okay (even healthy) to focus on yourself. Our first meeting is this THURSDAY so please join us: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

11/13/2019

Excited about the Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) training I'll be attending this weekend! I'm looking forward to having another tool to support parents and older kiddos who have experienced trauma.
To learn about this new treatment I'll be offering soon, check out https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/
To schedule a free consult, call 813-603-8181 or contact me at indigocounselingFL.com

Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly

11/11/2019

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you so much to our veterans and active military for all you sacrifice. Here's a wonderful book about separation from your little ones and coming together again.

If you need support with this transition, please reach out. indigocounselingFL.com or 813-603-8181

HAPPY VETERANS’ DAY
In honor of veterans and their families, the Kindle version of “You Weren’t with Me” is free today. We hope the bunnies help families who have experienced separations related to deployment have conversations that bring them closer together.

English: https://amzn.to/2qIsnK0
Spanish: https://amzn.to/34SFvLI

For more info & more stories: https://piploproductions.com

11/09/2019

Exciting news! Supporting Motherhood and More, a support group run by BayCare is expanding into the community via the Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers!

10/25/2019

Indigo Counseling is now accepting Cigna.

10/11/2019

Inspired learning about all the work underway in FL for perinatal mental health!

10/05/2019

09/28/2019

“There is no prize for sucking it up and continuing to suffer. Even if struggling mothers feel isolated, help is available. And if you are supporting a new mom, don’t ask only about the baby — make sure to ask Mom how she’s doing, too. You might just save a life.” - Lisa Abramson
If you’re concerned about a loved one you can reach out too. We can help guide you.
Postpartum Support International Helpline 800-944-4773
or to make an appointment, Indigo Counseling 813-603-8181

Here’s how to recognize the signs of postpartum psychosis, a rare condition that strikes new moms.

09/23/2019

Had the pleasure of presenting about attachment and trauma today for some wonderful professionals who work with babies and their families! Keep spreading the word! We want everyone to know that babies need support too.

09/13/2019

Maternal su***de awareness week is wrapping up. Maternal su***de is one of the LEADING causes of maternal death in the US. Many of us know a new parent, whether they are family, friend, coworker or just an acquaintance. If you or someone you know are struggling, please reach out. There are many places to get support: online or in person support groups, helplines, therapists and sometimes even just family and friends are a great starting point.
Su***de Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255
Postpartum Support International Helpline 800-944-4773
or to make an appointment, Indigo Counseling 813-603-8181

09/11/2019

It’s Maternal Su***de Awareness Week. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out.
Su***de Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Indigo Counseling 813-603-8181.

And in case someone hasn’t told you lately, know this is true....