Exceptional Psychiatric Care
for Women
Vita Psychiatry for Women provides integrative psychiatric care specifically for women. Every woman deserves an individualized treatment plan to achieve holistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.
Specialized
Women's Mental Health
Board Certified
10+ Years Experience
Distinguished Woman of the Year 2023
My mission is to provide exceptional psychiatric care that honors the dignity of every woman and empowers her to flourish.
Meet Dr. Danielle Craig, M.D.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Women’s Mental Health & Reproductive Psychiatry
Dr. Danielle Craig is a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to caring for women through the deeply personal seasons of life that shape mental health—pregnancy, motherhood, hormonal transitions, loss, and the many responsibilities women carry for their families and communities.
Her passion for women’s mental health is not only professional, but personal.
As a mother of three, Dr. Craig understands firsthand the profound transformation that pregnancy and motherhood bring to a woman’s life. Alongside the joy of welcoming children, she has also experienced pregnancy loss, an experience that deepened her understanding of the quiet grief and emotional complexity many women carry. These experiences strengthened her conviction that women deserve psychiatric care that is both clinically excellent and deeply compassionate—care that sees the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Creighton University
School of Medicine
Board Certified
ABPN
10+ Years
Clinical Experience
Life Transitions We Help Women Navigate
Specialized psychiatric care for reproductive seasons, hormonal transitions, grief, and the demands of family life.
Pre-Conception Planning
Thoughtful psychiatric support before pregnancy, including medication review, risk-benefit planning, and care coordination so you can enter this season with more clarity and confidence.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
The perinatal period brings profound hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, physical changes, and major life transitions. I provide specialized treatment for mood, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. My approach integrates psychopharmacology, lifestyle optimization, psychotherapy collaboration, and coordination with your OB/GYN — minimizing medication burden without compromising psychiatric stability.
Medication Management while Breastfeeding
I believe every mother should feel empowered to breastfeed if it is her desire. I will help you weigh the risks and benefits of medications and exposures to your baby and do all that I can to help you make informed decisions and navigate the breastfeeding journey that you desire for your baby.
Navigating Motherhood & Life Transitions
Motherhood introduces ongoing emotional, relational, and identity shifts. I work with women to restore balance in their mental and physical health while navigating the demands of family life. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, burnout, or chronic stress, your care is designed to help you function with clarity, resilience, and stability.
Infertility & Pregnancy Loss
Infertility and pregnancy loss can carry profound emotional and psychological weight. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support during seasons of grief, incorporating holistic strategies and medication management when appropriate.
Perimenopause
For many women the first signs of menopause approaching are psychiatric symptoms like irritability, insomnia, mood swings and these can occur 5-8 years prior to menopause, defined as 1 full year of no menses. I work with you to identify early perimenopause and utilize integrative approaches of nutrition, exercise, supplements and psychopharmacology as well as refer you for hormone replacement therapy when appropriate for management of this period of hormonal transition.
Not sure where to start? Reach out — I'm happy to guide you
Patient Experiences
Hear from patients about their journey with compassionate psychiatric care.
"Dr. Craig truly listens. After years of feeling dismissed, she took the time to understand my full history and created a treatment plan that actually works. I finally feel like myself again."
Reproductive Mental Health Patient
"Finding a psychiatrist who specializes in women's mental health was life-changing. Dr. Craig helped me navigate postpartum depression with compassion and expertise."
Perinatal Care Patient
"Dr. Craig is incredibly knowledgeable about reproductive psychiatry. She explained everything clearly and made me feel safe discussing sensitive topics."
New Patient
"As a veteran, I was hesitant about seeking mental health care. Dr. Craig created such a comfortable environment that I felt at ease from the very first session."
Veteran Patient
Education & Credentials
Extensive training in psychiatry and women's mental health.
Education
Adult Psychiatry Residency
University of Kansas Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine
Creighton University School of Medicine
B.S. Exercise Science, Summa Cum Laude
Truman State University
Experience
Reproductive Mental Health Psychiatrist
2023–PresentKansas City VA Medical Center
Volunteer Faculty, Psychiatry Residency
2020–PresentUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist
2020–2023Kansas City VA Medical Center
Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- VHA Reproductive Mental Health Certification (2023)
Honors & Awards
Insights & Resources
Articles on mental health, wellness strategies, and practice updates.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Taking the first step toward better mental health is an act of courage. I'm here to walk alongside you.
Get in Touch
Contact information for scheduling and inquiries.
Location
517 SE 2nd St. Suite B
Lee's Summit, MO 64063