Psychiatric care for pregnancy, postpartum, and the reproductive years.

Thoughtful evaluation, medication management, and ongoing support designed to help you feel stable, informed, and confident during times of significant change.

Serving patients across New York through secure telehealth and in-person visits.

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Mental health care during reproductive transitions often involves complex decisions.

Questions about medication safety, pregnancy planning, fertility treatment, breastfeeding, and emotional well-being can feel overwhelming — especially when clear guidance is difficult to find.

Clarissa Martinez, DNP, PMHNP-BC provides specialized psychiatric care focused on reproductive mental health. Treatment combines evidence-based medicine with collaborative decision-making, helping patients make informed choices that align with both their mental health needs and reproductive goals.

Care is individualized, supportive, and designed to evolve alongside each stage of life.

S E R V I C E S

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Patient speaking with healthcare provider during supportive psychiatric consultation.

  • Every patient relationship begins with a detailed evaluation designed to understand the full picture.

    This includes:

    • current symptoms and concerns

    • reproductive goals and family planning considerations

    • medical and psychiatric history

    • previous treatment experiences

    • lifestyle and psychosocial stressors

    The goal is not simply diagnosis, but understanding how mental health, hormones, stress, and life transitions intersect.

    Following the evaluation, a personalized treatment plan is developed together.

  • Medication decisions during pregnancy and reproductive transitions require careful consideration.

    Treatment focuses on balancing symptom relief with safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

    Medication management may include:

    • starting new medication when symptoms interfere with daily life

    • adjusting medication

    • medication support during pregnancy

    • postpartum medication planning

    • breastfeeding considerations

    • managing side effects or changing needs over time

    Appointments are collaborative and supportive.

    While psychotherapy is not offered within the practice, visits provide space to address the real-life stressors and emotional challenges that often accompany fertility journeys, pregnancy, and postpartum adjustment.

    Patients are encouraged to ask questions and participate actively in treatment decisions.

  • Mental health needs evolve as life changes.

    Regular follow-up appointments provide continuity of care, allowing treatment plans to adjust alongside pregnancy, postpartum recovery, parenting transitions, or other life circumstances.

    Ongoing care focuses on:

    • symptom monitoring

    • medication adjustments when needed

    • supporting stability during transitions

    • long-term emotional well-being

    The goal is steady, consistent support — not rushed or transactional visits.

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Pregnant mother resting with toddler during growing family transition.

Specialized Areas Of Support

Care frequently includes support for:

  • Anxiety during pregnancy or after birth

  • Depression related to reproductive transitions

  • Intrusive or distressing thoughts

  • Fertility challenges and preconception concerns

  • Medication decisions during pregnancy

  • Mood changes in the postpartum period

  • Adjustment to parenthood or family changes

Patients may seek care proactively before pregnancy or during times when symptoms feel urgent or overwhelming.

Both are welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Clarissa Martinez Psychiatry is in network with:

    Aetna | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | Cigna | Oscar | Oxford | United Healthcare

  • Telehealth appointments are available throughout New York.

    In-person appointments may be available depending on scheduling needs.

    Flexible scheduling helps patients balance care with pregnancy, parenting, work, and family responsibilities.ption

  • The practice focuses on psychiatric evaluation and medication management.

    Appointments are comprehensive and supportive, allowing time to discuss both medication decisions and the psychosocial stressors affecting mental health. Many patients also work alongside therapists or other providers as part of their broader care team.

  • No. Many patients seek care while trying to conceive or planning medication adjustments before pregnancy.

  • Yes. Treatment decisions carefully consider both mental health needs and reproductive safety, including pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • No. While my specialty is reproductive and perinatal mental health, you do not need to be pregnant or planning pregnancy to seek care. I also work with individuals outside of pregnancy or family planning who are looking for thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and medication management services.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Specialized mental health support can make a meaningful difference during reproductive transitions.

If you are ready to begin care, scheduling an appointment is the next step.

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