The Reproductive Psychiatry Collaborative
Welcome! At the RPC we offer expert, evidence-based mental health care for women+ through every season of adult life. Women’s mental health has been overlooked for way too long—we’re here to change that with compassionate care that takes you seriously.
Why choose us?
Trained by field leaders: We were trained by founding experts in reproductive mental health, bringing a unique depth of experience to your care.
Truly collaborative (no split care): We coordinate closely across your care team—therapist, psychiatrist, OB/GYN, primary care, and other providers—so you’re not stuck connecting the dots alone.
Specialized reproductive mental health: Support for PCOS, infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, perinatal loss, and perimenopause/menopause.
Intensive support for pregnancy + postpartum: Extra structure and closer follow-up during a time when things can change quickly.
Targeted treatment for anxiety + OCD: Expertise in perinatal anxiety, panic, and OCD with evidence-based therapy and medication support when appropriate.
We’re glad you’re here. We know this isn’t easy.
Here’s how we can help:
Consultations, Medication Management, Therapy
Interested in becoming a patient? Start here.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation call so you can learn about our practice and see if we're a good fit. Here's how it works:
1. Choose the provider below and fill out a short form.
2. We review your information to make sure we can meet your needs.
3. If it looks like a good fit, we'll reach out to schedule your 15-minute call.
We review all requests weekly, so please be patient. If we can get back to you sooner, we will!
Not sure what you need? Read the short explanations below. Dr. Standeven and Sam work closely together, so whichever provider you start with, they'll help you get the care that's right for you.
You MUST be located in the state of Maryland or Virginia to see Dr. Standeven and Maryland or Indiana to see Samantha.
Psychiatry is medical care for mental health. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD) who begins with a thorough evaluation. This includes reviewing your current symptoms, personal and family mental health history, physical health, and any medications or supplements you take. This full picture helps the psychiatrist make a diagnosis and build a treatment plan, which may include prescribing and managing medication, recommending therapy, or both.
Therapy is talking with a trained professional, like a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), to understand and work through what you're facing, whether that's anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, or a major life change. Therapists can assess and diagnose mental health conditions, and sessions focus on building coping skills, gaining insight, and making changes that support your well-being. If medication might help, your therapist can refer you to a psychiatrist and coordinate care with them.