About Erin Knittel, LMHC, PMH-C
I know what it’s like to be on a journey because I’ve had some of my own.
As a kid I was always fascinated by mythology and stories from ancient cultures, the ways that these archetypes show up in human nature and in all of our psyches. It led me to an undergrad degree in Classical studies, languages, and art history, looking to understand human beings across history and the way we think, create, and communicate. all of which continuously inform my life and my work. From there I went into teaching, first younger children and then high school, gaining momentum and understanding of the developmental stages of our human journey. And that path led me to graduate work in psychology, clinical counseling, and further insight into the personal journeys we all take throughout our lives.
A special interest in the cycles of childbearing years drew me to concentrate more specifically on perinatal mental health, as I began to incorporate my own experiences and develop as a mother. What I’ve noticed:
There is a lot of pressure on parents these days as we navigate childcare, working, household labor divisions.
There is particular pressure on women, who feel they must make choices about their work, identity, motherhood.
There is an overwhelming amount of information out there, taunting us about what products we should buy to increase our fertility or help our babies sleep better.
There are unresolved generational relationships that we’re still working through as we consider having our own families.
Your Specialist in Perinatal Mental Health
My practice is rooted in the belief that these years—spanning fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting—are as psychologically rich and challenging as they are often overlooked or misunderstood.
As a specialist in perinatal mental health, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I’m a mother of three and a native New Yorker—familiar with the intensity, beauty, and contradictions of raising a family in a fast-paced, often demanding environment. I understand firsthand the personal, relational, and societal pressures that can shape how we move through these transitions.
In our work together, you’ll find a warm, attuned space where all parts of your experience are welcome—including the parts that don’t feel easy to say out loud. I am especially sensitive to the ways identity, cultural expectations, gender roles, and generational narratives influence how we experience parenthood, and I approach therapy with a feminist, inclusive, and thoughtful lens.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, grieving, questioning, or simply seeking a space to reflect, I’m here to walk with you—gently, collaboratively, and without judgment.