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Dr. Emma Basch & Associates
Dr. Emma Basch & Associates
Emma Basch
Caren Ann Appel
Jillian Neill
Katie Taves
Lara McCain
Michelle Weill
Martine Jones
Shelley Freeman
Christina Rush
Emily C. Weiss
Join Our team
Perinatal Mental Health and Infertility
-- Perinatal Mental Health and Infertility
-- Infertility Counseling
-- Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
-- Understanding Perinatal Mental Health
Trauma and EMDR
-- Trauma and EMDR
-- EMDR Therapy
-- EMDR Therapy for Perinatal Trauma
Anxiety, Depression, & OCD
Womens Mental Health
-- Women's Mental Health
-- Perimenopause Support
-- PCOS/PMDD/Endometriosis
Parenting Support
Neurodivergence and ADHD
-- Neurodivergence and ADHD
--Support for Women with ADHD
--Adult ADHD Assessments
--ADHD Consultation Services
Couples
LGBTQIA Clients
Students and Young Adults
Parents and Families
Working Professionals
Consultations for Clients
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--Consultations for Professional Therapists
--Private Practice Consultation for Therapists
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Lara McCain
Michelle Weill
Martine Jones
Shelley Freeman
Christina Rush
Emily C. Weiss
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-- Perinatal Mental Health and Infertility
-- Infertility Counseling
-- Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
-- Understanding Perinatal Mental Health
Trauma and EMDR
-- Trauma and EMDR
-- EMDR Therapy
-- EMDR Therapy for Perinatal Trauma
Anxiety, Depression, & OCD
Womens Mental Health
-- Women's Mental Health
-- Perimenopause Support
-- PCOS/PMDD/Endometriosis
Parenting Support
Neurodivergence and ADHD
-- Neurodivergence and ADHD
--Support for Women with ADHD
--Adult ADHD Assessments
--ADHD Consultation Services
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How to Know When You're Done Having Kids: A Therapist's Perspective
Emma Basch 7/23/26 Emma Basch 7/23/26

How to Know When You're Done Having Kids: A Therapist's Perspective

The answer isn't on the internet — no quiz will get you there. Dr. Emma Basch shares a more meaningful approach to one of parenthood's hardest questions.

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Four Essential Conversations to Have with Your Partner Before Your Baby is Born 
Emma Basch 7/2/26 Emma Basch 7/2/26

Four Essential Conversations to Have with Your Partner Before Your Baby is Born 

Becoming parents changes everything — including your relationship. Here are four essential conversations to have with your partner before your baby arrives.

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Understanding Medical Trauma: A Therapist's Personal Account
Carol Gonzalez 6/18/26 Carol Gonzalez 6/18/26

Understanding Medical Trauma: A Therapist's Personal Account

Medical trauma is real, underreported, and often invisible — especially for women. Dr. Basch, a trauma therapist and survivor, explains what it is and how therapy can help.

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Motherhood and ADHD: 5 Tips From a Therapist Who Gets It
Emma Basch 6/4/26 Emma Basch 6/4/26

Motherhood and ADHD: 5 Tips From a Therapist Who Gets It

Struggling with motherhood and ADHD? Dr. Emma Basch — therapist and mom with ADHD — shares 5 practical tips for navigating executive functioning, burnout, and parenting.

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Postpartum Support Referrals: My Top 5 for Every New Parent
Emma Basch 5/21/26 Emma Basch 5/21/26

Postpartum Support Referrals: My Top 5 for Every New Parent

After 10+ years supporting postpartum clients, Dr. Emma Basch shares the 5 essential postpartum support referrals every new parent deserves — starting at the 6-week visit.

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Now What: Navigating Your Postpartum Mental Health After Your 6-Week Check-Up
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Now What: Navigating Your Postpartum Mental Health After Your 6-Week Check-Up

Cleared at 6 weeks postpartum but still not feeling like yourself? Dr. Basch breaks down common postpartum mental health challenges — and what real support looks like.

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ADHD and Pregnancy: Managing Your Symptoms and Navigating a Complicated Time
Emma Basch 4/23/26 Emma Basch 4/23/26

ADHD and Pregnancy: Managing Your Symptoms and Navigating a Complicated Time

Pregnant and have ADHD? You're navigating two cognitively demanding realities at once. Learn what the research says and find practical, compassionate strategies to help.

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Late ADHD Diagnosis in Women: Why It Happens and How to Cope
Emma Basch 4/2/26 Emma Basch 4/2/26

Late ADHD Diagnosis in Women: Why It Happens and How to Cope

Many women aren't diagnosed with ADHD until their 30s or 40s. Here's why it happens, what emotions to expect, and 4 practical steps to move forward. Washington, DC therapists.

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ADHD and Perimenopause: What Women in Washington, DC Need to Know
Emma Basch 3/26/26 Emma Basch 3/26/26

ADHD and Perimenopause: What Women in Washington, DC Need to Know

ADHD and perimenopause often collide in women's 40s, worsening brain fog, mood swings, and focus. Learn what's happening in your brain — and how therapy can help. Washington, DC.

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Is it ADHD, Anxiety, or Trauma? Untangling Overlapping Symptoms and How Therapy Can Help
Emma Basch 3/5/26 Emma Basch 3/5/26

Is it ADHD, Anxiety, or Trauma? Untangling Overlapping Symptoms and How Therapy Can Help

ADHD, anxiety, and trauma can look surprisingly similar—especially in women. Learn how these conditions overlap, why misdiagnosis happens, and how therapy can help you understand what’s really driving your symptoms.

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What Adults Who Were Called “Easy” Reveal About Emotional Patterns — Insights From Psychologists (Featuring Dr. Emma Basch)
Emma Basch 2/26/26 Emma Basch 2/26/26

What Adults Who Were Called “Easy” Reveal About Emotional Patterns — Insights From Psychologists (Featuring Dr. Emma Basch)

Some childhood labels stick with us far longer than we expect. Parade’s recent piece on how “easy” kids grow into adults breaks down psychological traits that can endure into adulthood — with expert commentary from Dr. Emma Basch. We summarize the key takeaways and link you to the full article.

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7 Surrogacy Myths, Debunked: Expert Insights With Dr. Emma Basch
Emma Basch 2/26/26 Emma Basch 2/26/26

7 Surrogacy Myths, Debunked: Expert Insights With Dr. Emma Basch

Dr. Emma Basch was featured in Parents.com’s article on surrogacy myths, bringing compassionate clinical insight to common misconceptions about surrogacy, psychological impacts, relationships, and bonding. Here’s a warm summary of the key takeaways — with a link to read the full article.

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