Postpartum & Perinatal Therapy in California
You love your baby — but you don’t feel like yourself.
From the outside, it might look like you’re holding everything together.
But internally… it feels different.
You’re more anxious than you expected.
More overwhelmed.
More mentally “on” all the time.
Your mind keeps scanning for what could go wrong.
It’s hard to fully relax—even when your baby is finally asleep.
You feel exhausted… but your body won’t settle.
And sometimes, a quiet but heavy thought shows up:
“Why does this feel so hard… when I thought I would feel happier?”
You might find yourself:
going through the motions, but feeling disconnected
feeling guilty for not enjoying this more
snapping more easily, then feeling bad about it
questioning whether you’re doing things “right”
wondering if something is wrong with you
Let’s be clear:
Nothing is wrong with you.
You are navigating a massive physical, emotional, and identity shift—often with very little support.
And your nervous system is trying to keep up.
If you’re feeling unsure…
You might be wondering:
“Is this serious enough?”
“Should I be able to handle this on my own?”
“Will this actually help?”
These thoughts are incredibly common.
You don’t need to be certain to reach out.
You can start exactly where you are.
SHIFT INTO HOPE
You don’t have to keep feeling this way.
Therapy can help you:
feel calmer in your body instead of constantly on edge
quiet the spiral of “what if something goes wrong”
trust yourself in your parenting decisions
feel more emotionally steady throughout the day
reconnect with who you are—not just as a mom, but as you
be more present with your baby instead of overwhelmed or checked out
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with women throughout California, navigating:
• postpartum anxiety and depression
• intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance
• pregnancy, fertility, and IVF stress
• pregnancy loss and grief
• identity shifts after becoming a mother
• return-to-work transitions
• burnout and high-functioning anxiety
• cultural and family pressures, including AAPI experiences
MY APPROACH
My approach is both emotionally attuned and structured.
Clients often describe therapy as:
• warm and non-judgmental
• grounding and calming
• insight-oriented
• practical and applicable to daily life
• culturally responsive
• supportive for high-achieving, thoughtful women
I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT skills, and nervous system regulation—while tailoring the work to you.
WHAT POSTPARTUM STRUGGLES CAN LOOK LIKE
Postpartum mental health challenges are often quiet and internal.
You might be experiencing:
• intrusive thoughts or constant worry
• difficulty sleeping—even when your baby sleeps
• racing thoughts or a sense of constant alertness
• irritability, emotional overwhelm, or numbness
• guilt about not enjoying motherhood the way you expected
• mental exhaustion from holding everything together
• disconnection from your previous identity
• increased tension in your relationship
These experiences are common—and treatable.
They don’t mean you are failing.
They often mean your system has been under prolonged stress during a major life transition.
HOW THERAPY ACTUALLY HELPS
This isn’t just a space to talk.
Our work focuses on helping your mind and body feel safer again.
Together, we work to:
reduce anxiety at the nervous system level—not just manage it
understand and shift patterns that keep you stuck in overthinking
create space between you and intrusive thoughts
build emotional regulation that actually works in daily life
process identity changes—not just “adjust” to them
support you in showing up the way you want to—as a mother and as yourself
Over time, many clients notice:
less mental noise
more emotional stability
increased confidence in themselves
and a greater ability to be present in their life—not just get through it
Online Postpartum Therapy Across California
I work with clients in:
California:
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Orange County, and statewide via telehealth.
Why many clients choose private pay
Many of the women I work with choose private pay because they are looking for more than short-term symptom relief.
They want:
deeper, more meaningful change—not just surface-level coping
consistent care without session limits or restrictions
a space that is fully focused on them—not shaped by insurance requirements
This allows us to do work that is more personalized, more flexible, and often more impactful.
If you’re unsure, we can talk through options during your consultation.
I am in-network with:
• Aetna (through Headway)
• United Healthcare / Optum (through Headway)
Anthem (currently waitlisted — you’re still welcome to submit a 15-minute consultation request, and we can talk through options during our call)
Starting therapy can feel like a big step.
You don’t have to keep pushing through this on your own.
A consultation is simply a place to start.