Perinatal Mental Health

Online Therapy in California

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Supporting Women Struggling with Anxiety, Depression Through their Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey.

The perinatal period—from pregnancy through the first year after childbirth—can bring deep joy, but also complex emotional and psychological challenges. Perinatal mental health counseling provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of this transformative time.

Whether you’re facing prenatal anxiety, postpartum depression, or struggling with the adjustment to parenthood, my approach is rooted in fostering self-compassion and self-acceptance. We’ll work together to help you develop tools to nurture your emotional well-being, build resilience, and find peace within yourself.

You deserve a safe, supportive space to process the complex emotions that come with this time. Therapy can help you embrace your journey with self-compassion, reclaim your emotional balance, and support your mental well-being as you transition into or through parenthood.

You Deserve Deeper Support.

Let’s schedule a consultation to discuss what’s been weighing on you, what you’re hoping for, and what feels like the next step.

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FAQ Perinatal Mental Health

  • Perinatal mental health therapy supports emotional well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, loss, and early parenthood. This includes postpartum depression, prenatal anxiety, birth trauma, and identity changes that often feel isolating.

  • Signs of prenatal/postpartum anxiety or depression may include intrusive thoughts, constant worry, irritability, emotional numbness, difficulty sleeping, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your baby. Perinatal Therapy offers support and relief during this vulnerable time.

  • Yes. EMDR and trauma-informed therapy are effective for processing birth trauma, infertility, miscarriage, and medical trauma. Therapy allows healing without reliving or retelling painful experiences in detail.