Meet Dr. Laura Behm

DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C

Clinical Experience: 

Dr. Laura Behm leads our mental health services while also providing lactation support and medically complex lactation care. As a co-owner and director of mental health services, Laura plays a pivotal role in supervising and enhancing the quality of care provided. With a rich background in mental health, pediatrics, neurology, lactation and perinatal mental health, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her leadership role.

Laura is dedicated to fostering a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients, prioritizing empathy and understanding in her approach. She emphasizes the importance of therapy and has a holistic approach to care, as well as managing mental health medications.
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Laura is available for consultations at our La Plata and Prince Frederick locations, as well as virtually, where she ensures that clients receive comprehensive and accessible support.

Lactation Expertise:

• Tongue tie evaluation

• Medically complex lactation

  • ​Low Supply

  • Nipple Pain

  • Mastitis

• Feeding medically complex children

• ​Nipple shield use

• Bottle refusal

• Management of anxiety related to feeding

Women's Mental Health Areas of Treatment: ​

• Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

• Anxiety Disorders

• Depressive Disorders

• Mood Disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

• Medication management through pregnancy and postpartum

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)​

​We provide comprehensive care and support to women facing mental health challenges across the perinatal and postpartum periods, as well as throughout their lives.