PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY IN CALIFORNIA
Hi, I’m Tiffany.
I’m a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal mental health.
Basically, I help people make sense of what’s happening in their brains and bodies during a time when a whole lot is changing at once.
Maybe you found me because something I posted made you feel a little too seen. Maybe you’re wondering whether what you’re experiencing is normal. Maybe you’re another provider who wants to connect.
Wherever you came from, you’re in the right place.
So, what brought you here?
It’s 2 a.m., and I’m wondering if I need help.
You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong before you reach out.
If you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or somewhere in the perinatal period and you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, mood changes, or simply not feeling like yourself, we can talk about what’s happening and what support might look like.
If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
I want to know what perinatal psychiatry actually is.
Fair question.
Perinatal psychiatry focuses on mental health during pregnancy, postpartum, and the surrounding reproductive years.
That can include anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, medication questions, major mood changes, or figuring out whether what you’re experiencing is something that deserves more support.
Spoiler: you don’t have to wait until it becomes unbearable.
I have questions about psychiatric medication and pregnancy.
There is a lot of information out there about medication during conception and pregnancy, and not all of it is especially helpful.
I offer one-time medication consultations for people who already have a psychiatric provider but want additional guidance from someone with specialized training in perinatal mental health.
We can talk through potential risks, benefits, pregnancy considerations, and the questions you want to bring back to your existing provider.
Medication consultations are educational and do not establish an ongoing patient-provider relationship.
The short version:
Initial psychiatric appointments are typically 60–90 minutes and give us time to talk through what you’re experiencing, your psychiatric and medical history, your concerns, and what you need from care.
Appointments are available in person in Orange, California or via telehealth throughout California.
Initial appointment: $250
I’m thinking about becoming a patient.
I’m another mental health or healthcare provider.
Hi, colleague. 👋
Perinatal mental health care is better when we’re not all working in separate little bubbles.
If you’re a therapist, OB/GYN, midwife, primary care provider, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, lactation professional, birth worker, or another provider supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum, I’d love to connect.
Whether you have a referral question, want to learn more about my practice, or simply want another perinatal mental health provider in your network, reach out.
Honestly, I was just curious who you are.
Also valid.
I’m Tiffany Futrell, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with additional training in perinatal mental health.
I believe people deserve to understand what is happening to them, ask questions without feeling judged, and receive psychiatric care that takes both the science and the human being experiencing it seriously.
And yes, I really do tell patients:
You are biologically wired to feel weird right now.
There’s a reason so much can feel different during pregnancy and postpartum. My job is to help you understand what’s happening, and figure out what might help.
Still not sure where to start?
Connect with TiffanyIf something feels off, you have questions, or you just want to know whether Sage might be a good fit, start here.