Nest Intensive Outpatient Program
8–10 week therapy program for adults navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or reproductive mental health challenges
Nest Intensive Outpatient Program
8–10 week therapy program for adults navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or reproductive mental health challenges
Nest Intensive Outpatient Program for Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health
No matter where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum journey, you’re not alone. You deserve care that meets you with expertise, compassion, and respect.
The Nest Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured, short-term mental health care for adults age 18 and older. We support individuals whose mental health is affected by pregnancy, birth, pregnancy loss, parenting, or related trauma.
Our program serves as a step-down level of care for patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, as well as an increased level of care for those who need more support than outpatient care. Participants engage in evidence-based group therapy within a structured, supportive environment aimed at promoting recovery, stabilization, and functional improvement.
Whether you're struggling to navigate a major life transition, need extra support during a difficult time, or are seeking a higher level of care than weekly therapy, our team is here to help.
Schedule
- Group therapy 3 days per week
- Weekly one-on-one treatment reviews
- Medication management appointments as needed
Location
Huntsman Mental Health Institute
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Contact Us
If you’re ready to learn more or want to enroll, our team is here to help.
Why choose Huntsman Mental Health Institute for perinatal and reproductive mental health care?
At Huntsman Mental Health Institute, we provide exceptional, whole-person care in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you need crisis support, intensive treatment, or ongoing outpatient care, we offer a full range of services to meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Our multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, psychiatrists, and support staff, work together to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care tailored to your needs. Everything we do is guided by our commitment to mental health excellence, inspired by hope.
Is the Nest IOP right for you?
Many individuals enter an IOP following a hospital stay to continue their recovery, while others join to strengthen coping skills and prevent hospitalization during vulnerable periods.
The Nest program is an 8–10 week, structured, group-based treatment program designed for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and stressors related to the perinatal period. This includes challenges associated with pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, traumatic birth experiences, caregiving demands, and broader reproductive life transitions.
Our program helps you build skills, stabilize symptoms, and support recovery through evidence-based therapy.
This program may be a good fit if you:
- Need more support than weekly therapy
- Are stepping down from inpatient or hospital-based care
- Want structured, consistent support in a safe environment
Conditions we treat
Our program supports individuals experiencing a range of mental health concerns:
- Depression, anxiety, and OCD during pregnancy, postpartum, or other reproductive life transitions
- Trauma, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, or complicated emotional experiences related to pregnancy
- Stress related to hormonal, physical, and emotional changes across reproductive stages
- Challenges with relationships, childcare, and life transitions related to reproductive health
What to expect during the program
Step 1: Initial evaluation
You’ll meet with a therapist to assess your needs, clarify your goals, and determine whether intensive outpatient care is the right level of care. If the Nest IOP is recommended, most patients begin within one week of their evaluation.
Step 2: Program schedule
Rolling admission allows patients to enter the program as soon as space is available.
- Tuesday–Thursday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- 8–10 weeks total
Step 3: Weekly care
- Attend group therapy sessions three times per week with therapists who help guide discussion, teach skills, and address emotional and behavioral needs in a safe and respectful setting
- Participate in weekly one-on-one treatment review with a licensed clinician
Step 4: Medication management (if needed)
Medication management clinicians are part of our collaborative care team. If medication support is beneficial to your treatment, your therapist will provide a referral to the medication management clinician, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive treatment throughout the course of care.
Aftercare planning and discharge
We begin planning for discharge early in your care and continue to adjust your plan based on your progress and individual needs. Before you leave the program, you’ll receive:
- Personalized treatment recommendations based on your assessments and goals
- Guidance on the next step(s) to take in your care journey
- Coordination with your current providers or other care partners, when applicable
Our goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based recommendations that support your continued recovery beyond the program. While many participants transition back to outpatient care and day-to-day routines, every discharge plan is tailored to your mental health needs, perinatal experience, and recovery goals.
Meet our specialized care team
Our multidisciplinary team specializes in perinatal and reproductive mental health, offering compassionate, evidence-based care across every stage of pregnancy and postpartum. Each provider brings deep expertise and works collaboratively to support your recovery.
Diana Aguilera Sanchez, LCSW | Program Therapist
As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), Diana creates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space for individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges, major life transitions, and the everyday stressors that can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm, Diana partners with you to support meaningful and sustainable change.
She uses evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques to help patients build practical skills and feel more grounded and supported.
Before specializing in women’s mental health, Diana worked with children and adolescents in school-based and outpatient settings. She also brings experience as a crisis therapist, shaping her compassionate, strengths-based approach to care.
Taylor Berhow, LCSW, PMH-C, MPA | Program Supervisor
Taylor specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other anxiety-related conditions. She has more than a decade of experience supporting patients across University of Utah Health and the local community.
In her role, Taylor provides clinical supervision and helps guide care across women’s mental health programs, ensuring every individual receives exceptional patient care grounded in the latest research and best practices. She is committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care that meets patients where they are and supports long-term recovery.
Kelly Caughey, LCSW | Program Therapist
Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with specialized training in perinatal and reproductive mental health. She skillfully supports individuals navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma-related experiences. Drawing from both professional insight and personal experience, she understands how overwhelming this time can feel and creates a space where patients feel supported, understood, and not alone.
Her approach to patient care is compassionate, collaborative, and centered on each patient’s unique needs. She draws on proven approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help patients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward lasting recovery.
Early career experiences working with underserved families and children, shaped her commitment to equitable, family-centered care. She brings more than eight years of experience at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, working in a variety of patient settings, delivering high-quality, coordinated care to individuals with complex mental health needs.
Rana Jawish, MD | Psychiatrist and Program Medical Lead
Dr. Jawish serves as the program's psychiatrist and medical lead. She specializes in perinatal mental health, with a focus on depression, anxiety, and substance use during pregnancy, postpartum, and other reproductive life transitions. She is committed to expanding access to care for patients with complex needs during this critical time.
Board-certified in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, Dr. Jawish uses evidence-based treatments to support recovery and improve long-term outcomes. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams across University of Utah Health, including epidemiology and women's health, to deliver coordinated, high-quality care tailored to each patient.
Dr. Jawish is also actively involved in research to improve access, treatment options, and outcomes for underserved perinatal populations. Her work includes innovative approaches such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), with a focus on improving care for pregnant patients affected by substance use, especially those affected by methamphetamine use.
Jazmin Moss, CSW | Program Therapist
Jazmin is a certified social worker dedicated to supporting women navigate the transitions of motherhood and the challenges that arise. She works with women experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, infertility, relationship stress, and the often‑unspoken pressures of motherhood.
Her approach is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and compassion, creating a space where patients can show up exactly as they are and feel understood. She integrates therapies like trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy, to help patients build practical coping skills, process experiences, and move toward meaningful change at their own pace.
Jazmin began her career at the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) supporting children, adolescents, and individuals affected by trauma. She is committed to providing empathetic, strengths-based care grounded in safety, trust, and connection.
Exceptional care, backed by research
At Huntsman Mental Health Institute, your care is guided by the latest research in women’s mental health. Our clinicians and researchers are actively involved in advancing treatment for perinatal and reproductive mental health conditions so the care you receive reflects the most current evidence and best practices.
Our areas of research
Research on preventable death outcomes and women's health (ROW Lab)
Dr. Emily DiBlasi explores gender-specific risk factors in preventable death outcomes and women's health across the lifespan, aiming to uncover the associated biological underpinnings.
Diagnostic Neuroimaging Lab: Women’s Health
Dr. Erin McGlade uses neuroimaging methodology as a framework for conceptualizing and studying sex-based brain differences and psychiatric symptom manifestation throughout the developmental lifespan.
Bilder Neurodevelopmental Lab
Dr. Deborah Bilder studies prenatal risk factors and co-occurring mental health concerns in individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and single-gene disorders impacting neurodevelopment, including phenylketonuria.
