MJ is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and the founder of MJ Harford Counseling, a private practice dedicated to supporting women navigating the challenges of motherhood and chronic illness. MJ specializes in working with perinatal clients experiencing infertility, pregnancy after loss, postpartum OCD, and the "fifth trimester" (return to work after parental leave) chapter. Her trauma-informed approach integrates traditional talk therapy with mindbody approaches to bring up-to-date and evidence-based tools to the therapy process.

Recognizing the gaps in mental health resources for mothers in the return-to-work phase, MJ developed the "Resilient Returns" program, an innovative program combining interactive workshops with a workbook to equip mothers, and all parents, with education and essential mental health skills. MJ enjoys sharing this program with clients and with the broader DMV community through workshops, events, and partnerships.

MJ sees clients virtually, via telehealth, at this time.

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Advanced Training

&bull Postpartum Stress Center trainings: Perinatal OCD (2023) Self Disclosure in the Perinatal Period (2023) Maternal Rage (2024) &bull PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Certificate Course (2023) &bull Children’s National Hospital, perinatal mood and attachment training (2022) &bull Postpartum Support Virginia perinatal mood and anxiety disorder training (2019)