Margaret G Spinelli Md

About the Author

Dr. Margaret G. Spinelli, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and psychoanalyst renowned for her pioneering work in women's mental health, particularly during the perinatal period. With over three decades of clinical experience at Columbia University and private practice, she has dedicated her career to understanding and alleviating the profound emotional challenges faced by expectant and new mothers. As a faculty member at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Spinelli has trained countless professionals in evidence-based therapies tailored to perinatal mood disorders. Her research and clinical insights have been instrumental in destigmatizing postpartum depression and promoting accessible mental health care for families. A compassionate advocate, she continues to bridge the gap between psychiatry and motherhood through her writing and teaching.