February 05
Build connection. Strengthen care.
Transform support for families.
Join a thriving community of professionals dedicated to perinatal and maternal mental health across Greater Houston. Whether you're a therapist, OB/GYN, prescriber, doula, pelvic floor therapist, lactation consultant, case manager, or behavioral health provider, this monthly gathering is your space to connect, collaborate, and grow.
We will meet monthly, on the first Thursday of the month for community, collaboration, and learning. Locations will vary across Houston.
We will meet monthly, on the first Thursday of the month for community, collaboration, and learning. Locations will vary across Houston.
The Maternal Mental Health Collective: Greater Houston Gathering
Join us on March 05
Presentation Topic:
Perinatal Family Therapy: The Role of Attachment in Cross-Generational Healing
Objectives:
1) Identify ways that perinatal mental health difficulties can impact a family system.
2) Recognize the prevalence, risk factors, and unique presentations of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in fathers/partners.
3) Describe common themes and challenges associated with perinatal couple therapy.
4) Explain evidence-based perinatal family therapy interventions that can promote healing and attachment.
Speaker Bio:
Emily Pyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with over twelve years of experience in the counseling field. She serves at The Menninger Clinic as the clinical program manager of Menninger 360, the first private adult program for assertive community treatment (PACT) team in Texas as well as the first adolescent assertive community treatment program in the country. Emily specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are experiencing relational challenges, mood disorders, anxiety, attachment trauma, and personality disorders. Emily is also passionate about promoting healing and connection in family systems, especially during the perinatal period. Emily has expertise in family therapy from an attachment and emotion-focused perspective; she also possesses specialized perinatal training. Emily has worked with individuals and families of diverse ages, backgrounds, and presenting problems in hospital, school, and community settings. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rice University and her master’s degree in counseling from University of Houston.
Perinatal Family Therapy: The Role of Attachment in Cross-Generational Healing
Objectives:
1) Identify ways that perinatal mental health difficulties can impact a family system.
2) Recognize the prevalence, risk factors, and unique presentations of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in fathers/partners.
3) Describe common themes and challenges associated with perinatal couple therapy.
4) Explain evidence-based perinatal family therapy interventions that can promote healing and attachment.
Speaker Bio:
Emily Pyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with over twelve years of experience in the counseling field. She serves at The Menninger Clinic as the clinical program manager of Menninger 360, the first private adult program for assertive community treatment (PACT) team in Texas as well as the first adolescent assertive community treatment program in the country. Emily specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are experiencing relational challenges, mood disorders, anxiety, attachment trauma, and personality disorders. Emily is also passionate about promoting healing and connection in family systems, especially during the perinatal period. Emily has expertise in family therapy from an attachment and emotion-focused perspective; she also possesses specialized perinatal training. Emily has worked with individuals and families of diverse ages, backgrounds, and presenting problems in hospital, school, and community settings. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rice University and her master’s degree in counseling from University of Houston.
Location
Menninger Clinic
12301 S Main St, Houston, TX 77035, United States
12301 S Main St, Houston, TX 77035, United States
Date & Time
March 5, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
What to Expect
- Introduction from sponsors
- 45-minute featured presentation on clinical or systems-level topics
- Networking for collaboration
What We Do Together
Each month, we gather to strengthen the web of care surrounding birthing people and families. We connect across disciplines, create stronger referral pathways, learn from local experts, and build a more collaborative and inclusive care network.
Who Should Attend
This gathering is for any professional committed to accessible, trauma-informed, family-centered perinatal care. If you're ready to be part of a regional movement that's changing how we support families, we'd love to have you.
Our Mission
We're building a stronger safety net for families across Greater Houston—from Conroe to Pearland, The Woodlands to Baytown, and everywhere in between. Our mission is to connect, equip, and strengthen the network of professionals supporting perinatal and maternal mental health, so that no provider works in isolation and no family falls through the cracks.
What We Stand For
Collaborative care over silos.
Perinatal mental health isn't a solo endeavor. We believe families deserve a connected system of care where providers work together seamlessly across disciplines.
Inclusive, trauma-informed support.
Every family's journey is unique. We're committed to care that honors diverse experiences, centers dignity, and recognizes the impact of trauma.
Thriving providers, thriving families.
When providers feel supported, resourced, and connected, they can show up more fully for the families who need them. Strong professional networks create ripple effects that reach parents, babies, and entire communities.
Better together.
We believe that collaboration isn't just nice to have—it's essential. Strong networks build better outcomes, period.
Perinatal mental health isn't a solo endeavor. We believe families deserve a connected system of care where providers work together seamlessly across disciplines.
Inclusive, trauma-informed support.
Every family's journey is unique. We're committed to care that honors diverse experiences, centers dignity, and recognizes the impact of trauma.
Thriving providers, thriving families.
When providers feel supported, resourced, and connected, they can show up more fully for the families who need them. Strong professional networks create ripple effects that reach parents, babies, and entire communities.
Better together.
We believe that collaboration isn't just nice to have—it's essential. Strong networks build better outcomes, period.
Organizers
Center for Postpartum
Family Health
Family Health
Menninger 360 Perinatal Services
Charlie Health
Virtual IOP for Women
Virtual IOP for Women
Location
12301 S Main St
Houston, TX 77035
Houston, TX 77035