Postpartum & Perinatal Therapy in California & Colorado
You love your baby — but you don’t feel like yourself.
You may be feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stretched than you expected.
Your mind keeps scanning for what could go wrong.
It’s hard to relax — even when your baby is sleeping fully.
You may feel exhausted but wired at the same time.
Sometimes you wonder:
“Why does this feel so hard when I thought I would feel happier?”
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Many high-functioning, thoughtful mothers experience postpartum anxiety, mood changes, and identity shifts.
Online postpartum therapy can help you feel steadier, supported, and like yourself again.
What Postpartum Mental Health Challenges Can Look Like
Postpartum emotional struggles are often quiet and internal.
You might notice:
• intrusive thoughts or constant worry
• difficulty sleeping even when the baby sleeps
• feeling emotionally overwhelmed or irritable
• fear of something bad happening
• guilt about not “enjoying” motherhood enough
• mental exhaustion from holding everything together
• feeling disconnected from your previous identity
• increased relationship tension or communication stress
These experiences are common and treatable.
They do not mean you are failing as a mother.
They often mean your nervous system has been under prolonged stress and a major life transition.
Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Early Parenthood
I provide online therapy throughout California and Colorado for women navigating:
• postpartum anxiety and depression
• intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance
• fertility challenges and IVF stress
• pregnancy loss and grief
• identity shifts after becoming a mother
• return-to-work emotional transitions
• burnout and high-functioning anxiety
• cultural or family pressure related to motherhood
Sessions are virtual, private, and designed to fit into the realities of new parent life.
How Postpartum Therapy Helps
Therapy is not just about talking — it is about creating real emotional and nervous system change.
Our work may focus on helping you:
• feel calmer in your body
• reduce intrusive or catastrophic thinking
• improve sleep patterns and mental rest
• build confidence in your parenting decisions
• regulate anxiety during uncertainty
• strengthen communication with your partner
• reconnect with your sense of identity
• create realistic expectations for this season of life
Over time, many clients report feeling more grounded, emotionally steady, and better able to enjoy moments with their baby.
A Warm, Structured Approach to Perinatal Therapy
My approach combines emotional depth with practical tools.
Many clients appreciate that therapy is:
• warm and non-judgmental
• structured and goal-oriented
• insight-focused
• culturally responsive for AAPI women
• supportive for high-achieving working mothers
• grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT skills, and nervous system regulation
We move at a thoughtful pace while also helping you develop coping skills you can use immediately in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Postpartum Therapy
Is it normal to feel anxious months after giving birth?
Yes. Hormonal shifts stabilize, but sleep deprivation, identity changes, and increased responsibility can continue affecting mental health.
I feel bored or unstimulated — is that bad?
No. Many high-achieving women struggle with the slower pace of early motherhood. Mixed emotions are normal.
What if I feel guilty all the time?
Therapy helps you understand the difference between protective guilt and anxiety-driven guilt.
Online Postpartum Therapy Across California & Colorado
I work with clients in:
California:
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Orange County, and statewide via telehealth.
Colorado:
Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and surrounding areas.
Virtual therapy allows flexibility, privacy, and consistent support without needing to arrange childcare or commute.
Insurance & Consultation
I am currently in-network with:
• Aetna (Through Headway)
• United Healthcare / Optum (Through Headway)
•Kaiser NorCal (Through Grow Therapy)
- I am currently full with Kaiser Norcal, but continue to accept Kaiser referrals for my waitlist.
Openings may become available in the coming weeks. Please reach out or schedule a consultation.
Private-pay sessions are also available.
A superbill can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step.
A consultation allows us to briefly connect and determine if this is the right fit for your needs.
You may also benefit from Anxiety Therapy or Therapy for Working Moms, depending on what you're navigating.