“It is support that sustains us, on the journey we’ve started.”
–Marci Schimoff
Hi, I’m Tatiana Daughtrey Coffman.
If you’ve found me while seeking support for yourself, I am so glad to welcome you here, and hope I can provide you with the help and healing you need.
I strongly believe that support for women is vital, because of my own experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. I know firsthand what it’s like to feel utterly drained – sleep deprived, lonely, and hopeless. Like you, I sometimes wished my thoughts would just turn off for a minute so I could get a mental break from the non-stop worry, fear, and anxiety.
Depression and anxiety affect our relationships, the ability to think clearly, make choices, and enjoy life. Sometimes to enjoy anything at all feels impossible when you’re in the thick of it. I’ve been where you are! You deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.
I also know what it’s like to go through difficult adjustments, trauma, and painful losses. These kinds of life events are especially hard when you’re trying to parent young children, juggle work/school/kids/life, and can’t even go to the bathroom alone, much less do any kind of “self care.”
My personal and professional experiences have taught me a lot and inspire the work that I do today. I’ve survived postpartum depression and I know you can too – we’ve got this.
My credentials:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Arizona license# LCSW-19413)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C)
- Trained in EMDR, ACT, and DBT
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
- Trained doula and childbirth educator
I Believe…
…that all parents deserve support – regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship status.
My ethics…
…are anchored in social justice, anti-racism, and inclusion – which inform both my practice and my everyday life.
I stand…
…for the physical, emotional, and mental health and wellbeing of women and their families.
North Star Wellness is a therapy practice that specializes in women’s issues and maternal mental health
We are an empowering, compassionate guide, helping you better understand and conquer the anxiety that arises during pregnancy, postpartum, and throughout the complex motherhood journey. We know that healing doesn’t take place during a prescribed period of time and looks different for everyone. No matter what your unique needs and circumstances are, we are here to honor your experience and provide support.
Vision
Our vision is to help as many women as possible to feel connected, seen, and heard and to gain strength to heal and empower their motherhood journey.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide supportive, specialized therapy to women who are suffering from depression and anxiety during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We listen, we care, and we understand the unique struggles mothers experience. Through the use of empathic and compassionate counseling, we help women learn, grow, and thrive, enabling them to feel a renewed sense of inner strength and wellbeing.
A Personal Note:
North Star Wellness is named in honor of my sister Astrid who passed away 6 years ago. Her name means “star” and “divine beauty and strength.”
Astrid will forever be my personal North Star: a never-ending source of light, guidance, beauty, and strength.
meet our support staff
Holly Skinner
Office Administrator
Holly lives in Fort Smith, Arkansas and provides excellent administrative support for North Star Wellness!
She has a Masters of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Arkansas and has worked in both hospital and clinic settings, with roles varying from patient education to clinic management and quality improvement.
She reads nonstop, loves yoga and champagne, and is happiest when she is traveling.
Holly joined North Star Wellness in 2021 and is here to help you with questions related to scheduling, billing, insurance benefits verification, and more! Have a question? Don’t hesitate to reach out and Holly will get back to you quickly!