Anxiety & Postpartum Therapist in California

Hi, I’m Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT.
I’m glad you’re here.

Meet Susan

If you're used to being the one who holds everything together, it can feel unfamiliar to admit when you're overwhelmed.

Many of the women I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply committed to the people they love. They're balancing careers, motherhood, relationships, and countless responsibilities. From the outside, they often look like they're managing well. Inside, they may feel anxious, mentally exhausted, or unsure how to slow down without feeling like they're falling behind.

Therapy offers a place where you don't have to keep pushing through. It's a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself—not just the many roles you carry.

I provide virtual therapy throughout California and Colorado for working moms and high-achieving women navigating anxiety, postpartum mental health, fertility and IVF, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Whether you're adjusting to new motherhood, coping with pregnancy loss, navigating fertility treatment, or feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of everyday life, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, supported, and like yourself again.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Together, we'll understand the patterns contributing to anxiety and overwhelm while building tools that fit your everyday life. Therapy is a place for both support and meaningful growth—helping you create lasting change, not just temporary relief.

As both a therapist and a mom, I understand how pregnancy, postpartum, and the demands of everyday life can quietly reshape your sense of self. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and am currently pursuing the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I integrate evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and nervous system-informed care, always tailoring therapy to your unique experiences and goals.

As a 1.5-generation Korean immigrant who grew up between cultures, I also understand how family expectations, cultural values, and identity can shape the way we experience stress, relationships, and emotional well-being. Therapy can be a space where those experiences are explored with curiosity, compassion, and cultural understanding.

You don't have to wait until you're completely burned out before asking for support.

If anxiety has become more constant, life feels heavier than it used to, or you've been carrying too much for too long, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. A free 15-minute consultation is simply an opportunity to meet, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.