Founder · Therapist · Doula
A calmer, more supported motherhood starts with care that’s both warm and clinical.
I’m Erica Battista — a licensed clinical therapist, certified perinatal mental health specialist, birth doula, and childbirth educator. I built Maternal Mind & Wellness for the season of life that asks the most of you and tells you the least about how to survive it.
Erica Battista
LCSW · PMH-C
My Story
Built for the work, grounded in the work.
Maternal Mind & Wellness was created for the tender, high-stakes season of pregnancy and postpartum — when your mind can feel louder, your body feels unfamiliar, and the expectations can be relentless. Here, we hold space for the full reality: the love, the grief, the fear, the rage, the numbness, and the quiet moments in between.
My work is evidence-based and deeply human. I use practical, research-supported methods to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and help you feel grounded — while honoring your story, your values, and the way you want to move through motherhood. You won’t be rushed, talked down to, or handed generic advice.
Whether you’re preparing for birth, recovering from a difficult experience, navigating intrusive thoughts, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, we’ll build a plan that fits your life. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s steadiness, support, and a sense of safety in your own mind.
I am uniquely positioned in this work because I am both clinician and doula. That means the support you receive integrates the rigor of evidence-based mental health care with the embodied, hands-on knowledge of how birth and postpartum actually unfold in real bodies, real homes, and real hospital rooms.
Training & Credentials
Every tool I use is earned, not borrowed.
A combination of clinical credentials, perinatal-specific certification, and the embodied knowledge of years of birth work.
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · State of Florida
PMH-C
Perinatal Mental Health Certified · Postpartum Support International
EMDR Trained
Trained in EMDR for trauma, PTSD & perinatal applications
Birth Doula
Certified birth doula — continuous labor & postpartum support
Childbirth Educator
Founder of The Unfiltered Birth Academy
Trauma-Informed
Somatic regulation, mindfulness, and CBT-aligned practice
In Our Sessions
What you can expect.
Therapy here is not generic, and it is not a script. Every plan is built specifically around the person in front of me — the season they’re in, the support they have, the work they want to do.
A clear, collaborative treatment plan.
No guesswork. We define what we’re working on, how we’ll know we’re making progress, and what tools belong in your hands.
Tools you can actually use.
Practical, research-supported techniques you can apply between sessions — even on three hours of sleep, even with a baby on your chest.
A calm, discreet experience.
Streamlined onboarding, secure telehealth or in-person care in Boca Raton, and the kind of attention this season deserves.
Gentle accountability and measurable progress.
You’ll feel the difference — in your nervous system, your relationships, and the way you move through your own days.
Why clients choose Maternal Mind
Perinatal-Certified
PMH-C credential from Postpartum Support International — specialized training in perinatal mental health.
Evidence-Based
EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic work — recognized by the APA, WHO, and ACOG-aligned guidelines.
Therapist & Doula
A rare combination — clinical-grade mental health care paired with hands-on birth and postpartum support.
Boca + Telehealth
In-person sessions in Boca Raton, FL and secure virtual care for clients across the state.
Ready to Begin?
Let’s talk — quietly, on your schedule.
A complimentary 15-minute consultation is the only first step. We’ll talk through what you’re carrying and figure out the next right move.