Gloria Lopez, M.S., LMHC, CCATP, CLC
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Miami Florida
Hey there! I’m the owner of Beyond The Birth, LLC and a Licensed Mental Helath Counselor, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), & a Certified Baby-led™ Sleep & Well-being Specialist. I Offer Perinatal Counseling Therapy To Treat Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders such as Postpartum Depression & Postpartum Anxiety.
“A person is a fluid process, not a fixed and static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits.”
— Carl Rogers
How Can I Support You?
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Online Therapy
At Beyond The Birth, LLC, I provide specialized psychotherapy for women facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I also specialize in infant and early childhood mental health, offering support for children ages 0-5 and their families. My goal is to foster emotional well-being during critical developmental stages, helping families navigate the challenges of parenthood.
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Lactation Counseling
Receive personalized lactation counseling to support your feeding journey. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, navigating combination feeding, or preparing for weaning, consults are tailored to your needs. I provide guidance for exclusive bottle feeding with formula as well. Together, we’ll create a plan that prioritizes your goals for the best feeding experience.
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Baby & Toddler Sleep Support *without sleep-Training*
Discover holistic infant and early childhood sleep support consultations. I guide caregivers and children to restful nights without sleep-training, using personalized strategies, education, and compassionate support. Together, we’ll create nurturing sleep environments that promote natural habits for healthier sleep and well-deserved rest for the whole family.
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Baby Sleep Classes
Join my informative classes for new and expectant parents to explore baby sleep holistically. We'll cover essential sleep principles and provide practical tips for common challenges—no sleep training involved. Our sessions nurture both caregivers and infants, equipping you with tools for healthier sleep habits and restful nights. Enjoy a friendly, supportive environment to learn, ask questions, and navigate parenthood confidently!
Did You Know?
1 in 5 to 7 birthing people worldwide will go on to experience a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) and it’s actually the most common complication of childbirth.
The perinatal period is defined as any time throughout a pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum.
You should also know that 1 in 10 partners of a birthing person & people becoming parents via surrogacy or adoption can also experience PMADs.
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
During your pregnancy or after becoming a new parent,
Depression and Anxiety can feel like…
Even though “Postpartum Depression” is the most common term we hear about,
Depression is not the only mental health condition experienced during pregnancy & postpartum…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Postpartum Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Perinatal Bipolar Disorder, and the more rare Postpartum Psychosis are all disorders that can show up during the perinatal period.
BUT
I want you to know…
You are Not Alone
You Are Not to Blame
and With Help You Will Feel Better
intense worry/fear | feeling “on edge” or hypervigilant most of the time | intense bursts of anger or increased irritability | unable to eat or sleep | finding yourself crying often or always on the verge of tears most of the day/most days | the feeling of losing complete control of your thoughts and emotions “losing your mind” | experience really distressing thoughts about yourself and/or your child that scare or disturb you and that you can’t make go away | feel detached from your baby and those you love most | feeling “numb” or “empty” | feel alone | feel like it was a mistake to become a mother/parent | worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself | feel like no one has ever felt this bad | feel intense guilt or shame for experiencing any of these symptoms.
