Referring a Patient to Dr. Jess Coleman, PhD | Reproductive and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

Often professionals refer to me when they think I might be a good fit for a potential new patient. Additionally, patients may already be well-supported, and providers also refer their patients to me for brief, focused therapy, psychological assessment, group therapy, support groups, or educational courses.

Thank you for thinking of me. I appreciate your trust.

Offerings that medical professionals, mental health professionals, and birth workers can refer to me for

Individual Therapy

For medical professionals and psychiatric medication prescribers who have a full therapy practice and would like to refer to me for individual psychotherapy, or would like me to conduct a psychological assessment with their patient. I often consult with members of my client’s care team.

Support Groups & Group Therapy

For patients navigating perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns. These can be a meaningful complement to individual therapy or medication management — offering community, shared experience, and skill-building in a structured group setting. You can find information about my current group offerings here.

Short-term adjunctive therapy

For patients who are already engaged in psychotherapy or medication management and would benefit from brief, focused therapy. This work centers on medical anxiety and preparing for stressful or invasive procedures and appointments, including: childbirth, pap smears, biopsies, and cancer treatment. If your patient has a procedure or experience on the horizon that is generating significant anxiety, a focused course of work with me may be a meaningful complement to what you are already providing.

Circle of Security Course to Foster Secure Attachment

A structured, evidence-based group course for parents looking to deepen their understanding of attachment and build a more secure relationship with their child. If you have a patient navigating the transition to parenthood, parenting stress, or relational concerns with their child, this may be a meaningful addition to the care they are already receiving.

How to refer:

The best way to connect a patient with me is to direct them to my contact form or have them email me at contact@drjesscoleman.com. I schedule free 20-minute consultation calls so that prospective clients can get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

If you have questions about whether I might be right for a particular patient, you are also welcome to reach out directly.

Who I work with:

I provide individual telehealth therapy for adults navigating reproductive and perinatal mental health concerns, OCD, PTSD, grief, and medical anxiety or trauma.

I also offer therapy and support groups for medical professionals and birth workers experiencing burnout, secondary traumatic stress, grief, and workplace anxiety.

Geographic reach:

I see clients via telehealth and am licensed in North Carolina, California, and 40+ PSYPACT states, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Fees:

I am an out-of-network practice. Sessions are $220 for clients in PSYPACT states and $250 for clients in California. I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and accept credit cards, HSA, and FSA cards.

PSYPACT Provider: 40+ states

IOCDF and ACBS member

Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) with Postpartum Support International

PhD Duke University

Licensed in NC and CA