Accepting New Clients

Dr. Avelina Padin, PhD

Headshot of a therapist specializing in postpartum depression, anxiety, and infertility, offering compassionate support and guidance for new parents and individuals struggling with reproductive challenges.

I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive mental health.

Approach

I specialize in providing evidence-based, client-centered therapy to individuals navigating women’s reproductive health transitions and challenges. My style is warm, collaborative, and directive. My mission is to empower clients to navigate challenging life transitions with greater self-awareness, stability, and confidence. 

In our early sessions together, I will get to know you and create a tailored plan to meet your specific needs. Our work together may include learning how to cope with difficult emotions and thoughts, working through relationship challenges, processing past trauma to access healing, and strategies to help you be more present and mindful in your life. 

Areas of Expertise

Perinatal mental health

Pregnancy and postpartum (i.e., the perinatal period) can be a joyous time, but it can also be stressful and challenging. I have expertise in supporting birthing parents through perinatal depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 

Trauma recovery

I use evidence-based approaches to support clients in recovering from traumatic experiences and PTSD, including childbirth trauma. My trauma therapy offerings include Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

Infertility and pregnancy loss

I have expertise in supporting individuals who are navigating fertility challenges, miscarriage, and infant loss.   

Coping with reproductive health problems

I provide evidence-based supports to clients struggling to cope with a wide range of reproductive health concerns, including endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), pelvic pain, and gynecologic cancer. 

More about Dr. Padin

I have been passionate about women’s mental health since working with my very first client during graduate school, a young woman navigating pregnancy and everything that came with it – from childbirth anxiety to relationship challenges to the transition to parenthood. Working with clients over the years, I’ve come to understand that so many women are holding stories of their challenges with fertility, pregnancy, loss, childbirth, and parenting that often go unheard. 


My own story of becoming a parent was anything but simple. It included pregnancy complications, an unexpected preterm birth, and a brief stay in the NICU. The experience added a new layer of personal passion to my professional passion for this work, and I am honored to hold space for my clients’ stories and support them in their growth and healing.

I was born and raised in Ohio. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Ohio State University and completed residency and fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Avelina Padin is an independent contractor with Natal Counseling.

Begin Your Healing Journey Now.

1. Talk with Us

Fill out our contact form, book, or call (305) 204-8292 to schedule a free 20-minute consultation call to make sure we are the right therapist for you. We offer same-day consultations.

3. Live Calmer, Happier, and More Fulfilled

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2. Start Counseling

You’ll work with your psychologist to determine the type of counseling that will bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Online Therapy Offered at Natal Counseling:

You are not alone if you are dealing with mental health struggles. We will walk alongside you while you are on your journey to healing. If you are looking for additional help with Natal Counseling, we offer a variety of services. We offer therapy for anxiety, online infertility therapy, fertility therapy, miscarriage counseling, postpartum anxiety therapy, postpartum depression therapy, birth trauma & postpartum PTSD treatment, and therapy for moms and parents. Ready to regain control and start moving forward in your life? We are here to help.