You’re Holding It All Together…
But Inside, It Feels Like Too Much
For high-achieving moms in the postpartum season who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and not quite like themselves, even though they’re doing everything they can to hold it together.
Becoming a mom or balancing work and motherhood can look “fine” on the outside,
while internally, it feels like a constant mental load.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Find the support that fits what you’re going through:
Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Support for anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the emotional transition into motherhood.
Therapy for Working Moms & High-Achieving Professionals
For women who appear capable on the outside but feel mentally overloaded and unable to slow down.
AAPI Therapy & Cultural Identity Work
Space to explore family expectations, guilt, boundaries, and balancing personal needs with cultural values.
YOU MIGHT BE FEELING…
This is something I hear often from the women I work with:
Your mind doesn’t fully turn off—even when you’re exhausted
You’re constantly thinking ahead, planning, or worrying
You feel more irritable, overwhelmed, or stretched thin
You love your child, but don’t always feel like yourself
You feel pressure to “handle it” without needing help
You might look like you’re managing everything…
But internally, it feels heavy.
Meet Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT
I specialize in working with postpartum and working moms navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and identity shifts.
I’ve worked extensively with postpartum and high-functioning women navigating anxiety, burnout, and identity transitions.
My approach is warm, structured, and insight-oriented—helping you feel deeply understood while also giving you practical tools to feel better in your daily life.
I work in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed way, supporting women as they balance family expectations, career demands, and evolving identity.
I’m also a mom. I understand firsthand the invisible mental load and emotional transitions that come with this season of life.
Our work is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel like yourself again—not just in your roles, but as a whole person.
WHAT’S GOING ON
Part of this isn’t just emotional—it’s how your brain and nervous system are responding.
After major life transitions like becoming a mom or carrying a full mental load, your system can stay more activated.
That can show up as:
anxiety that’s hard to turn off
feeling constantly “on”
difficulty fully relaxing
This isn’t a personal failure.
It’s your system trying to keep up with a lot, without enough space to reset.
HOW I HELP
I work with postpartum and working moms who are used to holding things together—
but are starting to feel the weight of everything they’re carrying.
Our work focuses on helping you:
Feel more emotionally steady and less overwhelmed
Reduce anxiety and constant mental overactivity
Let go of the pressure to do everything perfectly
Navigate identity changes in motherhood
Feel more like yourself again
My approach is both structured and supportive
—offering tools when helpful, while also creating space to process.
This may be a good fit if you:
• are high-functioning but internally overwhelmed
• feel anxious even when nothing is “wrong”
• struggle to slow down or fully relax
• carry the mental load in your family or work
• want deeper understanding—not just quick fixes
Clients who tend to benefit most from this work are ready for deeper, lasting change—not just quick fixes.
You don’t have to keep holding everything on your own
A free 15-minute consultation can help you get a feel for how I work, ask any questions, and see if this feels like the right next step for you.
Private pay with superbill available for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Limited spots available — most clients begin with weekly sessions