The Alliance Center
Therapists
Jessica Vanderberg | she/her/hers
💌: jessica@thealliancecenterct.com
☎️: 646.283.3857
Website: thealliancecenterct.com
Instagram: thealliancecenterct
LinkedIn: Jessica Vanderberg
📍Stamford, Connecticut | Remote ✅ (via Zoom!)
A little about The Alliance Center…
The Alliance Center is a maternal mental health practice dedicated to supporting women, families, and caregivers through the profound and often complex transitions of preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Located in Stamford, Connecticut, we are a trusted resource for evidence-based, compassionate care, offering a comprehensive range of mental health services tailored to the unique challenges faced during the perinatal period.
Our multidisciplinary team of expert clinicians specializes in therapy, psychoeducation, medication management, movement, and coaching ensuring that every client receives individualized support that addresses their emotional, physical, and relational needs. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where clients feel empowered to navigate their journeys with resilience and confidence.
Beyond clinical care, The Alliance Center serves as a hub for community connection and professional growth. We offer innovative programming, including support groups, workshops, and events designed to educate and uplift families. For professionals, we provide training and internship opportunities that advance the field of maternal mental health, with a focus on advocacy and systemic change.
At The Alliance Center, we believe in holistic, integrated care that acknowledges the intersection of physical health, emotional well-being, and societal pressures. Our mission is to destigmatize maternal mental health challenges and champion the right of every parent to thrive, fostering a brighter future for families and communities alike.
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Master of Education (M.Ed)
BA in Comparative Religions
Certified Full-Spectrum Doula
Certified Childbirth Educator
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Policy and Advocacy Fellow from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.
Advocacy and Policy Committee for Postpartum Support International - CT Chapter
Testimonials
Individual therapy has helped me climb out of the really difficult period. About 2.5 months after starting individual therapy, I finally recognized that I am doing very well as a mom. For so long, I could not shake the feeling that I was an absolute failure that was making my baby's life terrible. I know I could not have reached the beautiful realization that I was doing well without the support from individual therapy and other programs at the center. I could not do it alone. The Center helped me recognize that I am resilient and resourceful and I want to be an example of that for my child.
After much debate between my wife and I, we ultimately decided on utilizing the help of a Jessica. As a partner, I felt it would interfere with our birthing experience but after many sleepless nights due to anxiety stemming from this new life change and the unknown, I agreed to simply speak to a provider who knew what's up and...in walks Jessica. From the initial interaction we had with Jessica, we felt immediate relief. My wife gained an outside party to grant her reassurance and provide her insight about the upcoming journey she was about to endure and I finally had someone I could confide all my birthing fears to without making my ready-to-pop wife uneasy. We found Jessica to be extremely relatable, compassionate, knowledgeable and patient. She was always available and had an inestimable ability to gauge our energy and tensions and knew whether we were in need of additional information, a good pep talk, or a healthy dose of her quick-wit and appreciated humor. We would undoubtedly recommend Jessica to any family and friends who are in need of a doula on their birthing journey as, in hindsight, we can't imagine this experience without her.
I cannot imagine what it would have looked like without the center's support. Jessica genuinely has concern for her families and her babies, that is very much still felt. Jessica was really helpful during the first difficult weeks of breastfeeding, constantly checking in and troubleshooting issues as they arose. I had to take a break and supplement with formula for a brief period of time, but I felt supported throughout the process and she helped me try breastfeeding again, when I was ready, and we are now solely breastfeeding. I feel very comfortable asking her questions about the very personal parts of healing that take place after birth, from care of stitches to baby blues and knew that she was listening to not just the surface questions, but paying attention to underlying issues, as well.