Trauma Therapy, EMDR, and Perinatal Mental Health Therapy in New York and Texas
Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health Therapy in New York and Texas
with Jennifer Wirfel, LCSW, PMH-C

Helping Women Heal and Thrive Through Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood
Based in Buffalo, NY serving families virtually across New York State and Texas
Start where you are. Healing can begin here.
Areas of Focus
I specialize in supporting adults across New York and Texas who are experiencing:
🌿Trauma and PTSD
🌿Anxiety and chronic stress
🌿Pregnancy-related anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
🌿Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety
🌿Birth trauma and reproductive trauma
🌿Nervous system dysregulation and burnout
🌿Life transitions and identify shifts
Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Nervous System Healing
Therapy with us integrates evidenced-based and holistic approaches including:
🌿EMDR therapy for trauma processing
🌿Parts work and attachment-focused therapy
🌿DBT-informed skills for emotional regulation
🌿Nervous system regulation and grounding strategies
🌿Collaborative, paced, and individualized care
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and begin to shift long-standing patterns that keep you stuck.
Perinatal Mental Health Support
The perinatal period includes trying to conceive and preparing for pregnancy, pregnancy and up to 3 years postpartum.
We support women navigating:
🌿Perinatal anxiety and depression
🌿Birth trauma processing
🌿 Infertility and reproductive challenges
🌿Miscarriage and infant loss
🌿Difficulty bonding or adjusting postpartum
🌿Postpartum anger (“mom rage”)
🌿Guilt, shame, and self-criticism in motherhood
Serving New York and Texas via Telehealth
Based in Buffalo, New York, Rise Up Counseling offers secure virtual therapy to clients across New York State (including Buffalo, Western, NY and statewide) and Texas.
(Insurance-based or Private Pay)
Ongoing support for processing experiences, building coping tools, and creating steady, meaningful change.
(Private Pay Only)
Extended sessions for deeper, focused support when you want faster progress or feel stuck in traditional weekly therapy.
You Don’t Have to Have it All Figured Out
Starting therapy can feel like a big step — we’ll focus on creating safety, regulation, and relief – meeting you exactly where you are.


