Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Freeman-Scott.
Hi Tiffany, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I started my nursing career in 2006, long before I ever imagined I’d be running my own psychiatry practice. I was born in Wisconsin and eventually made my way to Texas, where both my career and my family really began to take shape. Over the years I worked in a variety of settings, often with people in their most vulnerable moments—crisis, trauma, psychosis, substance use, pregnancy, and postpartum.
I loved the science, but what drew me in most was the *why* behind people’s stories and the realization that our system often treated symptoms in isolation. We weren’t always seeing the whole person—their hormones, nervous system, identity, history, and family context. Becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner gave me a bigger toolkit, but becoming an AuDHD mom of two completely reshaped my lens. I’ve lived through pregnancy, postpartum, sensory overload, burnout, and the invisible mental load while still being “the strong one” for everyone else.
I saw how many parents were suffering quietly, how partners were overlooked, and how rare it was to find care that felt validating, trauma-informed, and actually holistic. That’s what inspired me to create Bridged Connections Psychiatry—a practice built on a peripartum, family-centered, integrative model. I support people across the reproductive and parenting journey: trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, perimenopause, and beyond, including partners who are often left out of the conversation.
From there, my work has grown into more than a traditional clinic. With my partner, **Jaclyn Satchel, LCSW**, we co-developed **Nurtured Hope Wellness**, a perinatal intensive outpatient program (IOP) that offers higher-touch support for birthing people and families who need more than a standard once-a-month visit. I’ve also expanded into mentorship and education for other nurse practitioners who want to practice in a more relational, aligned way. I stay active in the perinatal community through collaborations and professional organizations because I believe real change happens both one-on-one with patients and in how we train and support providers.
At the heart of all is a belief that perinatal mental health is generational work. When we support parents during pregnancy and postpartum, we’re not just treating symptoms in one person—we’re reducing the burden of trauma, strengthening attachment, and changing the trajectory for the children and families who come after them. It’s upstream care that ripples forward into future generations.
Today, my story is really about bridging: between science and lived experience, between the individual and their family system, and between traditional psychiatry and integrative care. I help people reclaim balance, reconnect with who they are outside of their roles and symptoms, and feel safe enough to say, “I need help”—and then actually receive care that fits their real life.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Has it been a smooth road?
Short answer: no, not at all.
There have been seasons of very real grief and disruption. I began pursuing my DNP and fully intended to continue along that academic path, but tragedy in my personal life brought everything to a halt. Walking away from that goal was painful and, at the time, felt like a huge loss—but it also forced me to reassess my priorities and create a career that actually honored my capacity, my family, and my mental health.
At the same time, I’ve been raising neurodivergent children while building and running a practice with the support of my husband. That meant juggling therapies, school meetings, advocacy, and the emotional and logistical work that comes with parenting—often before and after long clinic days. There have been moments of burnout, financial and time pressures, and the constant tug-of-war between being present for my family and showing up fully for my patients.
Those challenges shape the way I practice today. I understand what it feels like to carry a lot, to have your plans derailed, and to still be doing your best for the people who depend on you. That lived experience is why I’m so committed to creating flexible, compassionate, family-centered mental health care for others who are also navigating “a lot” behind the scenes.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Bridged Connections Psychiatry is a boutique mental health practice that focuses on one of the most tender seasons of life: the reproductive and parenting journey. I specialize in perinatal mental health—supporting individuals and families through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, and the early parenting years, as well as perimenopause and other hormone-influenced mood changes.
What I’m most known for is a perinatal, family-centered, integrative approach to psychiatry that is deeply relational. I truly listen and hear my patients. I inquire about their stories and genuinely care about how those experiences have shaped who they are today. I don’t just look at a symptom checklist or a diagnosis code—I want to understand the person in front of me. We explore hormones, sleep, nervous system patterns, trauma history, identity shifts, relationships, and the realities of parenting. Medication can absolutely be part of care, but so are education, lifestyle changes, boundaries, nervous system tools, and collaboration with therapists, OB-GYNs, midwives, and primary care.
I’m especially passionate about supporting parents who are carrying a lot in silence—those navigating birth trauma, NICU stays, pregnancy after loss, mood changes in pregnancy or postpartum, or raising neurodivergent children while trying to hold everything together. Many of my clients come to me saying, “I don’t know if what I’m feeling is bad enough to need help.” My answer is simple: if it’s impacting your ability to feel like yourself, it’s valid, and you deserve support. To help make that support more accessible and holistic, we also partner with like-minded community providers—such as Velvet Palms Tranquility Spa, Ajoké Nursing Concierge, Mother’s Magical Milk, and others—to offer wraparound care that aligns with this mission.
Alongside my private practice work, I co-developed Nurtured Hope Wellness, a perinatal intensive outpatient program (IOP), with my partner Jaclyn Satchel, LCSW. Nurtured Hope exists for families who need more than a once-a-month visit but don’t necessarily need hospitalization. It’s a higher-touch level of care that combines group support, therapy, and psychiatric oversight to hold people through their hardest seasons and help them stay safely connected to their lives, babies, and communities.
What sets my brand apart is the belief that perinatal mental health is generational work. When we support parents during pregnancy and postpartum, we’re not just treating symptoms in one person—we’re reducing the burden of trauma, strengthening attachment, and changing the trajectory for the children and families who come after them. My goal is for Bridged Connections Psychiatry and Nurtured Hope Wellness to feel like exactly what the names suggest: a bridge between where you are and where you want to be, and a place where your story is held with both science and deep compassion.
For readers, I’d want you to know this:
You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to ask for help. If you’re in a difficult season, struggling in silence, or you’re a partner who feels overlooked, there is space for you here. This work is about reclaiming your sense of self, breaking cycles of trauma, and creating a different emotional inheritance for the next generation.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Something surprising about me is how much I lean on creativity and play as coping skills. I love music, and at home I’m constantly freestyling and making silly “cover songs” that keep my kids laughing—they’re my favorite audience and toughest critics. It’s a way for us to move some of the heaviness out of the day and keep things light.
When I’m not in provider mode, you’re just as likely to find me curled up with a good rom-com or listening to audiobooks—authors like Kennedy Ryan, Danielle Allen, and Alexandria House are my go-tos. Oh, and I have a soft spot for press-on nails; it’s a small ritual that makes me feel put together even on the most chaotic days. People often see the serious, clinical side of my work, but underneath that I’m someone who really believes in joy, humor, and tiny pleasures as part of mental health.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bridged-connect.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/periexplained
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgedconnectionspllc
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@periexplained
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