How It Started
In March of 2020, counselor and founder, Sara Wright, was navigating a pregnancy during a global pandemic. Through the isolating journey of her own pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum period, the idea for The Mindful Mama was born.
By the time her daughter was three months old, Sara had completed specialty training for PMADs. She began the work to educate those around her about the struggles of mental health during pregnancy and after birth. When that wasn’t enough, Sara made the exciting decision to step out on faith. She created The Mindful Mama, a place of mental health counseling, support, and resources for new moms in Kentucky.
Sara Wright Owner
M.ED, LPCC, PMH-C
Sara has been a licensed therapist since 2019, and has worked in the mental health field for the last 8 years. She is a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, and she holds a Master’s of Education in Counseling and Human Development
Sara has been specially trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through Postpartum Support International. She is trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
In 2021, Sara earned her Perinatal Mental Health Certification, and in 2022, she was granted her independent license in Kentucky.
What is a PMAD?
Perinatal: During pregnancy or the postpartum period (up to one year after birth.)
Mood: Bipolar, Depression
Anxiety: Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD
Disorder: Impairs normal functioning
PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) impact 1 in every 5 to 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers. If you experienced a PMAD during your first pregnancy, there is a 50% likelihood that you will encounter one again in your second pregnancy.