Alisa Nowik Stern, Psy.D

I started seeing Dr. Stern to get help with issues related to postpartum depression, and from the first interaction (she agreed to do a last-​minute phone consultation on New Year’s Day), I knew I could trust her. She is warm, patient, and thoughtful, and makes it easy to let your guard down. One practice that I found particularly wonderful is the way she would start our sessions by asking what had gone well in the week prior. It set the uplifting tone I needed to get through days when the fog of depression hung heavy around me. After more than a year since the birth of my son, I feel like myself again — a new me, but me all the same. Dr. Stern is one of the reasons that I can say that now.

I recently started seeing Alisa for help with my postpartum depression and adjustment to motherhood (I’m a first time mom). Already things are getting a lot better. She’s very compassionate, knowledgeable and kind. In our sessions I’m able to talk about many things that are very difficult and never feel judged in any way. She’s also given me many helpful suggestions on how to build myself up and take care of myself each day at home between our visits. I highly recommend her for moms and families!!!