Hi, I’m Dr. Shari.
I am a licensed psychologist, certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and specializing in reproductive and perinatal mental health. I provide consultations and trainings on the subject of reproductive and perinatal mental health within my community and on a national level. I served as a subject matter expert for Postpartum Support International's credentialing program and a trainer for their certification program. I am a podcast host, co-founder of a nonprofit focused on reproductive and perinatal mental health, and have a psychotherapy practice in FL.
Dr. Shari-ann James is a licensed psychologist and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional.
Dr. James's psychotherapy practice focuses on women, with a special emphasis on reproductive and perinatal mental health and the unique challenges related to the transition to motherhood (e.g. perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and issues related to infertility, perinatal loss, trauma, pregnancy and childbirth). Dr. James also works within third party reproduction and provides psychological evaluations for surrogates/ gestational carriers and egg donors. And provides psychological consultations for intended parents utilizing egg, embryo and sperm donors. Dr. James provides consultations and trainings on the subject of perinatal mental health within her community. On a national level, she presents at conferences on the emotional complications during the perinatal period. Dr. James is the co-founder and President of the Central Florida Postpartum Alliance, which strives to raise awareness, provide support, resources and treatment referrals to those impacted by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In addition, she hosts the wellness pod podcast, which focuses on reproductive and maternal mental health and women’s’ wellness.
Dr. James received two Master's Degrees from Columbia University and her Doctorate from the University of Georgia. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida and is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. Dr. James is also a Gottman Trained Educator for the Bringing Baby Home Program.
Dr. James resides in Florida with her husband and two daughters. She promotes wellness and enjoys many creative pursuits; crafting, drawing and an appreciation of the arts.