Postpartum Support International

Massachusetts
PSI-MA

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.

Our Mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Massachusetts.

Our Vision is that all pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families, including those from underserved communities, will have access to perinatal support, mental health/healthcare providers, education, and resources to improve overall well-being through advocacy, training, and increased awareness of perinatal mental health.

Amy ColozzoAmy Colozzo, Co-Chair

Amy Colozzo, LICSW, PMH-C (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice.  She specializes in perinatal mood disorders, loss, and traumatic grief. She is trained in Compassionate Bereavement Care through the MISS Foundation.  Amy also volunteers with PSI as a local support coordinator, and volunteers with the MA chapter of NASW. She unwinds by spending time with her family, baking, and staying active outside with her dogs.


Allison Kitson, Co-Chair

Alli Kitson, DSW, LICSW, BCBA, PMH-C is a licensed independent clinical social worker and therapist in private practice. She specializes in working with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and perinatal loss. She is trained in EMDR for the perinatal population. Alli also works with children, adolescents, and families in her clinical practice. She volunteers with PSI as a local support coordinator. Alli is a mother of five children, four on earth and one angel baby. She loves spending time with her family, going on adventures, and reading.


Sarah BaroudSarah Baroud, Treasurer

Sarah Baroud, LICSW (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. Sarah has worked for over 15 years with children, adolescents and their families in the community mental health setting. After her own postpartum mental health challenges and not finding the support she needed, she shifted her clinical focus to the perinatal population and opened her private practice in 2021 with a focus on perinatal mental health.. Sarah is dedicated to being a mental health resource for folks going through the parenthood journey – doing so through individual and couples counseling, groups, workshops and speaking engagements. She is a wife, mom of two and an aspiring gardener.


Brigid Owino, Secretary

Brigid Owino is training to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a focus on perinatal mental health and mindfulness-based practices. Her background in psychology (BA, UMass Amherst) and ongoing graduate studies in counseling psychology inform an evidence-based and deeply compassionate approach to perinatal care. She is also a full-spectrum doula and an active member of Women’s Health Advocates, staying connected to the broader landscape of perinatal mental health. Brigid is a mother of two daughters and is fluent in English and French. In her free time, you can find her volunteering for causes close to her heart.


Allisha Curtis, Chapter Liaison

Allisha Curtis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts and Florida and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I in Massachusetts. She has experience in the substance use field and now works in private practice supporting women through anxiety, life transitions, infertility, and perinatal stages. Inspired by her own fertility challenges, Allisha brings deep empathy and personal insight to her work with women navigating infertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood. She takes a trauma-informed, individualized approach, helping clients process complex emotions and build resilience. When she’s not in session, Allisha enjoys creating, baking, cooking, and practicing meditation. On the Postpartum Support International board, she combines clinical expertise and lived experience to advocate for compassionate, informed care for parents during this transformative stage.


Annika HolmbergAnnika Holmberg,  Scholarships

Annika Holmberg is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. She is passionate about delivering holistic and evidenced-based psychiatric care to individuals across the perinatal period. In joining PSI-MA, Annika is committed to expanding perinatal mental health training opportunities for professionals, with the ultimate goal of enhancing accessibility to this specialized care across Massachusetts. In her free time, you may find her at a dog park, making jewelry in her backyard, or adventuring with her family and friends.


Jessica BuckleyJessica Buckley, Advocacy Manager

Jessica Buckley is a licensed independent clinical social worker in private practice. Jessica worked in community mental health, primarily in a school setting, supporting children and families for over a decade until shifting to private practice. In private practice, Jessica has expertise in perinatal and maternal mental health and is committed to  continued support for clients on their parenthood journey. She is a mom of two who loves skiing, baking, and knitting.


Madelaine Bustamante-Cabrera, Alliance Representative and Social Media Chair

Madelaine Bustamante-Cabrera, MPH, LMHC, PMHC (she/her) Madelaine works in a Community Health Center in Boston, mainly with an immigrant population, in the Department of OB-GYN and in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care. Madelaine has worked for over 10 years with families, children, adolescents, and adults in different settings and agencies. Originally from Ecuador, she came to Boston, MA, in 2017. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis, Society, and Culture. Madelaine lives with her husband in Boston and loves animals, especially cats; she enjoys reading and learning, especially about Spirituality, Religion, Philosophy, Culture, Psychoanalysis, and everything related to Maternal Health.

Want to make a difference in Massachusetts?

Become a member or donate today!

PSI relies on members and contributions from the community to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing.

All memberships are tax-deductible.

Become a PSI-MA Volunteer

There are many ways to help and volunteer with PSI, and we would love to have you join us. All are welcome at PSI! Survivors, mental health professionals, doulas, clinicians, and anyone else interested and passionate about raising awareness about perinatal mental health can volunteer through the chapter in order to give back to their local communities.

PSI Chapters are made up of a variety of local advocates and stakeholders who further the mission of PSI on a grassroots level. Chapters work on a wide range of initiatives that they develop based on their communities needs. While some chapters may focus on passing legislation, others may create a robust network of peer support groups, and all chapters provide scholarships for PSI trainings and events.

Contact the Chapter to find out about volunteer opportunities near you. Explore other volunteer opportunities on the PSI website.

Scholarships

PSI-MA offers scholarships for PSI perinatal mental health trainings and conferences.

Please contact the Chapter for more information.

PSI-MA News & Events

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