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Breanna Helfrick

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Breanna Helfrick t-LMHC 

(She/Her/Hers)

 Accepting clients October 20, 2026

Modalities: Play-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy

Perinatal: Advanced Training

I earned my Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Webster University in St. Louis and spent nearly 10 years working as an Early Childhood Educator in both private childcare centers and public preschools. After the birth of my daughter, I felt drawn to the field of counseling, particularly with a desire to support young children and mothers. I went on to earn my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Southwest.

NPI: 1881349322

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What My Support Looks Like

I am currently working toward full professional licensure under clinical supervision, as well as completing the training requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist. I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a particular passion for supporting young children and women navigating life transitions, including fertility and IVF challenges. My background in early childhood education, combined with my counseling training, allows me to bring a developmentally informed, compassionate, and relationship-centered approach to my work.

In My Free Time You Can Find Me…

Outside of my work as a counselor, I’m a mom, wife, and lifelong learner. Family is incredibly important to me, and some of my favorite moments are the simple ones spent together. I also love to travel and explore new places, and there’s something special about getting away from the everyday routine, experiencing different communities and cultures, trying new foods, and finding little places and experiences that become lasting memories. I’m also a huge animal lover, and pets have always been an important part of my life. When I’m not working, I enjoy finding little moments of rest and connection in everyday life. I love anything that allows me to be creative, whether that’s decorating and making our home feel warm and inviting, exploring new ideas, or finding fun and meaningful ways to connect with the people around me. I’m someone who appreciates both the excitement of trying something new and the comfort of slowing down and enjoying the little things.

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What do Bloom's perinatal mental health designations mean?

Perinatal mental health is one of Bloom’s core specialties, so we’re intentional about how we describe each provider’s training in this area. You’ll see one of three designations on every counselor’s profile: Certified, Advanced Training, or Growing Interest. Here’s what each one means.

What does "Certified" mean?
Certified indicates a provider is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) — the formal, board-recognized specialty certification in perinatal mental health. Earning the PMH-C requires advanced education, supervised clinical training, and meeting professional standards set specifically for supporting individuals and families through the perinatal period.
What does "Advanced Training" mean?
Advanced Training means the provider has completed Bloom’s foundational two-day perinatal mental health training plus additional, advanced perinatal-specific coursework. These providers have pursued real, substantial education in the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, even though they haven’t yet completed the PMH-C certification process.
What does "Growing Interest" mean?
Growing Interest means the provider has a genuine clinical interest in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood, but hasn’t yet completed Bloom’s training threshold for our Advanced Training designation. It’s an honest starting point, not a lesser one — many of our most experienced perinatal providers began here.
What does "Growing Interest" mean?
Growing Interest means the provider has a genuine clinical interest in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood, but hasn’t yet completed Bloom’s training threshold for our Advanced Training designation. It’s an honest starting point, not a lesser one — many of our most experienced perinatal providers began here.
Why does Bloom make this distinction?
We believe you deserve to understand the training and experience behind the provider you’re choosing. Rather than using a vague catch-all term, we want our language to be transparent and specific — so you can find a provider whose background genuinely matches what you’re looking for.
Why does Bloom make this distinction?
We believe you deserve to understand the training and experience behind the provider you’re choosing. Rather than using a vague catch-all term, we want our language to be transparent and specific — so you can find a provider whose background genuinely matches what you’re looking for.
What if I'd like to work with a provider at a different level of perinatal training?

That’s completely okay! You can browse our full team on the Meet Our Counselors page, where every provider’s designation is listed alongside their focus areas, so you can find the best match for your needs — whether that’s deep perinatal specialization or simply the right overall fit for you.