At Nave Wellness Center in Frankfort, Raven Fisher, LCPC, is creating a space where women feel seen, supported, and understood - especially during the transformative seasons of pregnancy and motherhood.
For Raven, the center’s focus on women’s and maternal mental health is rooted in personal experience. As both a woman and a mother, she knows how meaningful it can be when clients feel a sense of shared understanding with their therapist. That connection often becomes the starting point for trust, helping women feel safe enough to open up, be vulnerable, and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
In her work, Raven frequently sees women navigating the pressure to “do it all.” She describes it as a pendulum: swinging between extremes in search of balance. While expanded rights and opportunities have created new possibilities, they have also introduced unrealistic expectations. Many women find themselves striving for a version of success that simply isn’t sustainable, leading to burnout, depletion, and a constant feeling of falling short. Raven encourages her clients to step away from these extremes and instead work toward a more grounded, attainable middle space.
That pressure often intensifies during pregnancy and postpartum, when many women struggle quietly. Many mothers experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety during the perinatal period.
Raven notes that signs someone may need additional support can vary, but often appear as shifts from their usual baseline: changes in sleep, appetite, mood, or social connection. Rather than waiting for obvious distress, she emphasizes the importance of consistent, proactive support. Simply checking in, listening without judgment, and acknowledging the difficulty of this season can have a powerful impact.
Maternal mental health, Raven explains, is not just an individual concern; it’s foundational to the health of the entire family. Mothers often carry both the physical demands of pregnancy and the emotional responsibility of nurturing a household. When a mother is not well, the effects ripple outward. Prioritizing self-care, she says, is essential, much like putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others.
She also hopes to shift misconceptions about postpartum mental health, particularly around timing. The perinatal period extends far beyond the first few weeks after birth, spanning from conception through one to two years postpartum. With significant hormonal and life changes happening throughout this time, ongoing awareness and support are critical.
At Nave Wellness Center, Raven’s holistic approach means looking beyond isolated symptoms. Mental health is deeply connected to physical, emotional, social, and even financial wellbeing. By helping clients see how these pieces intersect, she supports more complete and lasting healing.
For women in overwhelming seasons, Raven offers a gentle reframe: self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate. Small, intentional acts (a few deep breaths, a moment outside, a pause in the day) can be meaningful ways to reconnect and restore.
Above all, she wants women to know they are not alone. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to ask for help. And, with the right support, it’s possible not just to cope, but to truly grow into a new version of oneself.
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and to ask for help. And, with the right support, it’s possible not just to cope, but to truly grow.