Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Dr. Accortt is a cognitive behavioral therapist working with women of all ages and has specialized training in perinatal mental health and evidence-based therapies such as cognitive processing therapy for trauma and interoceptive exposure for panic disorder. When appropriate, she integrates motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and interpersonal approaches into her practice to help individuals and groups navigate the following emotional experiences:
Dr. Accortt is a cognitive behavioral therapist working with women of all ages and has specialized training in perinatal mental health and evidence-based therapies such as cognitive processing therapy for trauma and interoceptive exposure for panic disorder. When appropriate, she integrates motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and interpersonal approaches into her practice to help individuals and groups navigate the following emotional experiences:
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Infertility
- Prenatal depression and anxiety
- Postpartum depression and anxiety
- Traumatic birth experience
- Life transitions - including perimenopause
- Challenging relationships
- New onset and chronic illness
Group Psychotherapy
Please see the Cedars-Sinai Reproductive Psychology Program Eventbrite Page for details and registration information for all support and therapy groups.
Please see the Cedars-Sinai Reproductive Psychology Program Eventbrite Page for details and registration information for all support and therapy groups.
Teletherapy - online secure and HIPAA compliant
Traveling to an office for therapy is often not convenient and for some pregnant or new moms it is not possible. But modern technology can connect clinicians with clients no matter where they live. Dr. Accortt understands that one of the biggest barriers to getting therapy in Los Angeles, in particular, is travel because of how spread out all of the towns and suburbs are. Therefore she offers the option of teletherapy, also know as online therapy. She highly recommends at least one or 2 sessions in person to begin (home or in the office), but afterwards a series of online sessions are an option. Please call or email for more information.
Traveling to an office for therapy is often not convenient and for some pregnant or new moms it is not possible. But modern technology can connect clinicians with clients no matter where they live. Dr. Accortt understands that one of the biggest barriers to getting therapy in Los Angeles, in particular, is travel because of how spread out all of the towns and suburbs are. Therefore she offers the option of teletherapy, also know as online therapy. She highly recommends at least one or 2 sessions in person to begin (home or in the office), but afterwards a series of online sessions are an option. Please call or email for more information.
Prevention Through Education
Dr. Accortt believes that some of the most distressing feelings associated with major reproductive life changes can be reduced, and in some cases avoided, when individuals are educated properly and know what to expect. Therefore she has created a FREE "Preparing for Postpartum Wellness" class that focuses on how to feel well and maintain wellness in the perinatal period. This is not a support group, it is a one time educational class, and registration is required HERE.
Wondering whether you might need professional help?
One way to know if you are at risk for depression or anxiety is to complete a screening tool. Fill out this questionnaire about your symptoms in the past week:
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Survey*
If your total is 10 or above you may want to consider professional help. If you answered 1, 2 or 3 to item #10, please contact a health care provider immediately.
* Only you can view your answers and total. Your score will not be viewed or saved by the website or by Dr. Accortt
Dr. Accortt believes that some of the most distressing feelings associated with major reproductive life changes can be reduced, and in some cases avoided, when individuals are educated properly and know what to expect. Therefore she has created a FREE "Preparing for Postpartum Wellness" class that focuses on how to feel well and maintain wellness in the perinatal period. This is not a support group, it is a one time educational class, and registration is required HERE.
Wondering whether you might need professional help?
One way to know if you are at risk for depression or anxiety is to complete a screening tool. Fill out this questionnaire about your symptoms in the past week:
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Survey*
If your total is 10 or above you may want to consider professional help. If you answered 1, 2 or 3 to item #10, please contact a health care provider immediately.
* Only you can view your answers and total. Your score will not be viewed or saved by the website or by Dr. Accortt
