About Dr. Garrett

Dr. Julia “Jill” Garrett, Psy.D, PMH-C

Dr. Garrett is the founder of Motherhood Feels, delivering resources, consulting, and programs that support parents and families nationwide. She is also the founding psychologist and Program Director of The Motherhood Space at Baptist Health, the nation’s first wellness-inspired mental health day program for mothers.

As a nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Garrett presents on maternal mental health, parenting, and family wellness at hospitals, conferences, and professional organizations across the country. Her talks blend expertise, storytelling, and practical strategies for audiences of all sizes.

Dr. Garrett’s
Credentials

  • BA, Sociology – University of Virginia
  • Doctorate in School-Clinical Psychology – Pace University
  • Master’s in Counseling & MSEd in School Psychology – Pace University
  • Postdoctoral training in trauma psychology – University of Florida
  • Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
  • Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Dr. Garrett has served as a contributor on articles on maternal mental health, has appeared in multiple media modalities to educate and empower birthing people on PMADs, and has been a featured speaker and panelist in presentations on PMADs and maternal mental health issues. 

Podcast Appearances & Interviews 

USA Today Opinion Piece by Dr. Barbara Decker

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Appearance on the Informed Pregnancy Project

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Appearance on the kozēkozē Podcast

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Interview on WJCT News with Dr. Barbara Decker

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Apperance on What’s Health Got to Do With It?

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Apperance on the Delivered Podcast

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Baptist Health Articles Featuring Dr. Garrett

Strength of a Knight

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Parent guilt is real

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Seeing red from pink or blue?

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Before the ‘baby blues’

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Becoming a big sibling

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Romper Articles Featuring Dr. Garrett

How To Stop Blaming Yourself When Trying To Conceive Isn’t Working

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How To Deal With In-laws During Pregnancy Without Starting Drama 

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The Difference Between Postpartum Depression & Postpartum Psychosis

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Connect with
Motherhood Feels

YouTube

@motherhoodfeels

Instagram

@motherhoodfeels

Email

motherhoodfeels@gmail.com