Dr. Birnbaum will first meet with you to learn about your unique challenges and goals. During this 60 minute session, you and Dr. Birnbaum will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your needs. 

If your treatment plan includes psychotherapy, it is typically most helpful to meet for weekly 45 minute sessions. At times, Dr. Birnbaum will recommend meeting multiple times per week for lasting benefits. Dr. Birnbaum holds expertise in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, sex therapy for couples, emotionally focused therapy for couples, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy.

For many clients, medication alone is most helpful, especially if they are already connected to a therapist. Dr. Birnbaum offers 30-45 minute medication management sessions based on preference and need of her clients. At times, a combined approach with medications and psychotherapy is recommended, and Dr. Birnbaum can provide this. 

Dr. Birnbaum treats clients who are pregnant, who are thinking about becoming pregnant, or who are undergoing fertility treatments. She also works with women who suffer from postpartum related mood changes, menstrual cycle related mood changes, grief in pregnancy loss, trauma related to childbirth, sexual difficulties, chronic pelvic pain, challenges in bonding and attachment to newborn, adjusting to parenthood, mood changes in menopause and other mental health difficulties that can present throughout women's lives. Sessions focused on medications and lifestyle while pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or during fertility treatment are available as well. 

Dr. Birnbaum incorporates healthy habits in her approach, including recommendations for exercise, yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition.