Pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood can be some of the most meaningful - and most emotionally complex - times in life.
At Mala Mantis Counseling, we understand how perinatal mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation can impact your well‑being.
Our group offerings are designed to create connection, support, and shared healing alongside others who truly understand what you’re going through.
Current Group Offerings
Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
Location: Sophia Ann Center Address: 5728 Industry Lane, Suite B, Frederick, Maryland When: 4th Monday of the Month | 6:00–7:00 PM
This free monthly support group is for individuals navigating pregnancy after experiencing perinatal loss of any kind - including miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss.
In a trauma‑informed, compassionate space, participants connect, share, and support each other through the emotional layers of pregnancy after loss.
What You Can Expect:
Group discussion and emotional support.
Practical tools for managing perinatal anxiety and grief.
Connection with others who understand the unique emotional journey.
A confidential, non‑judgmental environment led by an experienced perinatal therapist.
Led by Leeann Randow, LCSW‑C, PMH‑C, a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, these groups are grounded in care, regulation skills, and authentic connection.
Why Join a Therapy Group?
Groups provide a unique and meaningful space to explore emotions, build resilience, and feel less alone in your experience.
Benefits of our group offerings include:
Peer Support - Real conversations with others walking similar paths.
Expert Guidance - Trauma‑informed facilitation by a licensed therapist.
Confidential & Safe Environment - Everything shared stays within the group.
Skills & Coping Tools - Practical strategies to support regulation and healing.
Perinatal support groups are especially helpful for building emotional resilience while strengthening your support network during critical life transitions.
Your Group Facilitator
All group work is led by Leeann Randow, owner and therapist at Mala Mantis Counseling. Leeann brings years of experience supporting clients through perinatal mental health challenges, trauma recovery, life transitions, and relational healing, and she is trained in trauma‑informed approaches that prioritize safety, connection, and growth.
Have Questions? Want to Learn More?
We’d love to hear from you!
Group therapy can be a powerful addition to individual trauma‑informed therapy or perinatal mental health care. Your journey toward healing, connection, and growth begins with community - and you don’t have to walk it alone.
