Erin Cook, PsyD, PMH-C
Perinatal, Postpartum & OCD Therapy in Northern Virginia + PSYPACT States
Who I Work With
I specialize in supporting women navigating anxiety, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm across the reproductive journey—including family planning, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Many clients are high-functioning and outwardly capable, yet internally experience anxiety, intrusive thoughts, burnout, or emotional disconnection.
I frequently work with:
Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health: Support for mood changes, identity shifts, anxiety, and emotional adjustment during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Pregnancy After Loss & Infertility: Specialized care for individuals experiencing high-risk pregnancies, fertility challenges, or pregnancy after a previous loss.
Perinatal OCD & Anxiety: Evidence-based Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and obsessive fear patterns during pregnancy and postpartum.
Diagnostic Precision: Advanced psychological evaluation expertise to differentiate overlapping conditions (e.g., anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD) and guide precise, individualized treatment planning.
How I Work
My approach is collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence-based care.
I integrate:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-informed therapy
Insight-oriented and relational work (IPT)
Therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. We focus on both understanding underlying patterns and building practical tools to reduce anxiety and increase emotional steadiness and clarity.
My goal is to create a space that is both supportive and direct—helping you understand what’s happening internally while making meaningful, sustainable change.
Co-Occurring Concerns
Many clients experience overlapping challenges, including:
Anxiety with depression or burnout
Relationship strain during life transitions
Emotional impact of fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum experiences
Treatment addresses both immediate symptom relief and longer-term emotional patterns.
Background & Training
Dr. Erin Cook, PsyD, PMH-C, is a co-founder of Red Elm Psychotherapy and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
She specializes in perinatal mental health, OCD, and anxiety disorders, with a clinical emphasis on diagnostic precision and evidence-based treatment.
Training & Credentials:
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology — Pacific University (Oregon)
Master of Science (MS), Clinical Psychology — Pacific University (Oregon)
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
Clinical Internship: Community Services Institute (Boston area)
Professional affiliation: Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Her background in advanced psychological assessment enhances her ability to accurately identify complex or overlapping conditions and develop highly targeted treatment plans, including ERP for OCD.
Inclusive Care
I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities and approach therapy with cultural humility, curiosity, and respect.
My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood within the full context of their identity, relationships, culture, and lived experience.
Location & Service Areas
In-Person Therapy — Vienna, Virginia
Sessions are available at the Red Elm Psychotherapy office in Vienna, VA, serving Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metro area, including McLean, Arlington, Fairfax, Oakton, and Tysons Corner.
Virtual Therapy via PSYPACT (40+ States)
I provide secure telehealth services to clients located in PSYPACT-participating states, including Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, and many others across the U.S.
Get Started
If you’re seeking evidence-based support for perinatal mental health, OCD, or anxiety during major life transitions, you can schedule a consultation below.