MEET TEAGAN WHITE

Teagan White, LMHC-D, doula and certified perinatal therapist in training.

“With life’s greatest challenges comes the opportunity

for a greater purpose.”

I’m Teagan — a mental health counselor and doula specializing in perinatal mental health, trauma, parts work, and nervous system healing based in Rochester, NY.

I’ve always known I belonged in the therapist’s chair — it just took me time to listen to that internal nudge. My path into this work wasn’t linear, and I’m grateful for that. Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years in advertising and later in executive leadership at a family-owned company. That experience gives me a grounded perspective on systems, relationships, and the challenges people face in the real world.

I was called to birth work and perinatal mental health after struggling to conceive my daughter, experiencing her birth and navigating our after care. Supporting individuals (LGBTQ+ and BIPOC ally!) and couples with infertility, individuals with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and/or postpartum, and those with birth trauma is truly an honor.

I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher University and have completed the basic training in EMDR. I’m currently in the EMDR certification process (utilize the protocol with 50+ unique clients, obtain 20 hours attending workshops, etc.) with ongoing clinical consultation and advanced coursework. Additionally, I completed my Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) training through Postpartum Support International in June 2026, and will take the exam to be a certified PMH.

My work integrates nervous system regulation, parts work (IFS-informed), EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients resolve what feels stuck — in the mind and in the body. This approach allows for safety, insight, and lasting change.

Outside of my practice, I enjoy spending time outdoors, swinging kettlebells (for my mental health!), snowboarding and spending time with my family and dog, Maisie.

My work integrates three evidence-based pillars designed to help you move from survival to self-connection:

  • Nervous System Regulation

    Build safety in the body so your nervous system can support change.

  • Parts Work

    Explore the protective parts that developed from past experiences and reintegrate them into a unified sense of Self.

  • EMDR Therapy

    Use structured, evidence-based EMDR to resolve stuck memories and create lasting emotional change.

  • EMDR Collaboration

    EMDR Collaboration

    Specialized EMDR while maintaining your work with your current therapist (professional referral).

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