You’re Doing Everything Right…
But Still Feel Overwhelmed
Therapy for overwhelmed working moms and high-achieving women in California navigating anxiety, postpartum mental health, burnout, and the invisible mental load of motherhood.
On the outside, it may look like you’re managing.
But inside, your mind doesn’t slow down.
The pressure.
The mental load.
The constant feeling of too much.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Find the support that fits what you’re going through:
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Support for anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the emotional transition into motherhood.
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For women who appear capable on the outside but feel mentally overloaded and unable to slow down.
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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.
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.
Meet Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT
Hi! I am glad you’re here! 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.
Together, we focus on helping you:
feel calmer, steadier, and less overwhelmed
manage anxiety and a mind that rarely slows down
loosen the pressure to do everything perfectly
work through the identity changes that often come with motherhood
reconnect with yourself and feel more like you again
My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both support and structure. I offer practical tools when helpful, while also making space for deeper reflection, emotional processing, and real relief.
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.