Social Impact

How We Care At Helping Hands Psychotherapy

At Helping Hands Psychotherapy (HHP), our commitment to social impact extends far beyond clinical care. We believe that mental health equity, especially in perinatal and reproductive mental health, requires community investment, advocacy, and meaningful partnerships. Our work reflects a deep dedication to supporting individuals, families, community (broader than Nassau County and New York State alone) as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, loss, and parenthood.

Our Commitment to Trauma Informed Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health Care

HHP is known for our specialized expertise in trauma informed perinatal mental health, including PMADs, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, trauma across the reproductive life cycle, infertility-related stress, and pregnancy and infant loss. We aim to make high-quality, trauma-informed care accessible to all families—regardless of background, income level, or identity.

Through collaborations with local hospitals, OB/GYNs, fertility centers, pediatricians, and community organizations, we are working to ensure that support is available at every step of the care journey.

Community Partnerships & Local Initiatives

Community collaboration is central to our social impact mission. We maintain strong partnerships with:
● Postpartum Resource Center of New York
● Postpartum Support International
● Nassau County Department of Health

● Local OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine practices

● Fertility and reproductive endocrinology centers

● Pediatric and primary care practices

● Community-based nonprofits focused on maternal and family well-being

● Universities and training institutions

Together, these partnerships allow us to broaden access to maternal mental health services, community education, and support programs that address the root causes of perinatal health disparities.

Leadership in Maternal and Perinatal Health Advocacy

HHP plays an active leadership role in shaping maternal mental health initiatives across Nassau County. Our founder serves as the Chair of the Nassau County Perinatal Services Network (NCPSN) and has contributed over a decade of work supporting county-wide maternal mental health advancement.

Through advocacy efforts, HHP helps:

Promote screening and early detection of PMADs
Increase access to culturally responsive mental health care
Support families experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss
Reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternal health
Build bridges between healthcare and mental health systems

Our aim is to support healthier pregnancies, safer births, and stronger families.

Training & Workforce Development

HHP is a regional and national leader in perinatal and trauma-focused clinical training. To expand the mental health workforce, we offer:

EMDR Basic Training (through EMDRIA-Approved Training Providers)
Foundations of Perinatal Mental Health Training (step 1 for PMH-C Certification)
Advanced workshops in reproductive trauma and perinatal care (step 2 and continuing education for PMH-C Certification)
Library of on-demand self-study trainings for mental health clinicians
Ongoing consultation and clinical supervision for mental health providers
EMDR Consultation Groups
PMH-C Consultation Groups
Specialized internship training program
University partnerships for social work, mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy interns

By training clinicians across New York and nationwide, we help ensure that more families receive informed, ethical, and expert care.

Donations & Community Support

As part of our commitment to social responsibility, HHP contributes financially to organizations that align with our mission of supporting families, reducing disparities, and strengthening maternal and reproductive mental health systems.

This year, HHP proudly supported organizations including:

Resolve- The National Infertility Association
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
The 2025 Promise Walk- Pre-eclampsia Foundation
John J. Byrne Community Center of Uniondale
Women’s Diversity Network

These donations reflect our belief that improving mental health outcomes requires investment not just in clinical care, but in the community systems that hold families through some of their most vulnerable moments.

Increasing Access to Mental Health Care

HHP works to reduce barriers to care by offering:

Sliding scale therapy
Pay what you can afford therapy
Virtual sessions across New York
Group therapy focused on infertility, perinatal stress, grief/loss, and postpartum transitions
Specialized services for fathers and partners
NICU support and reproductive trauma care
Inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ families and diverse family constellations
Free workshops to support parental mental health
Free pregnancy loss support group

Our goal is simple: make high-quality mental health care accessible to the families who need it most.

Future Social Impact Goals

We are actively exploring new initiatives to expand our reach, including:

Developing community-engaged research partnerships
Expanding our fatherhood mental health programs
Increasing free or low-cost community workshops
Launching accessible self-paced clinician education
Developing an accessible membership program to build community and provide education and consultation for perinatal mental health therapists
Increasing outreach to providers who work with perinatal clients including OB/GYN clinics and practices and pediatricians’ offices.
Increasing awareness of perinatal, maternal and paternal mental health through presentations and partnerships with early childhood programs and school PTAs.
Training Scholarships

These efforts reflect our long-term commitment to sustainable community impact and mental health equity.

Our Values

Equity in access and outcomes
Trauma-informed, compassionate care
Community collaboration as a force for change
Education as a pathway to broader impact
Integrity and professionalism in all we do

Building a Healthier Community, Together

At HHP, social impact isn’t an initiative or a side project—it is the foundation of who we are. We remain committed to improving maternal and reproductive mental health across Nassau County, New York State and beyond, ensuring that every family can access the care, support, and compassion they deserve.