Welcome to Candlelit Care

Our Story

As a team born and raised within underserved communities across the world, we have been touched by and cared for loved ones dealing with undetected and undiagnosed perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

We have been them, the mothers and survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like our founder and CEO, Lauren Elliott, and our COO, Clarke' Lunara. We have been raised by, in relationship with, and inspired by women and parents experiencing the struggles of pregnancy depression, postpartum rage, or pre-conception anxiety. "Everyone is thriving...except for me" one of our clients said on the first session. We're here to change that.

Our Mission

Our mission is to simplify access to equitable perinatal mental health treatment by offering affordable coaching and guided support to parents who often typically are under screened, under referred, and under supported. In addition to a perinatal mental health coach to walk the journey of navigating the highs and lows of your conception, pregnancy, or postpartum journey, you also gain access to PMAD screenings, psychoeducation, and group support.

We partner with your maternity care team whether you choose to give birth with the support of an Obstetrician-Gynecologist doctor, midwife or doula to bring culturally-affirming care to you.

Join the Movement

Becoming a Candlelit Care parent is an easy as registering for your first session on our website, downloading our web or mobile app (heyyy App Store & Google Play), and being willing to break the historic stigma against mental health for Black and Indigenous families.

There are no costs to you, the parent. No strings attached, no gimmicky schemes or requirements. You are in the drivers seat. Period.

So, what are you waiting for?