Mother balancing parenting and work responsibilities, symbolizing therapy support for working moms and postpartum adjustment

Therapy for Working Moms in California

When you are holding everything together—but feel mentally and emotionally exhausted.

You manage your career, your home, your relationships, and everything in between.

From the outside, you may seem capable, organized, and on top of things.
But internally, your mind rarely slows down. The pressure builds quietly, and it’s exhausting to carry so much all the time.

Start Feeling More Steady and Supported

It might feel like this:

• your mind is constantly running through tasks, decisions, and what’s next
• you feel responsible for everything—and struggle to fully relax
• you feel stretched thin between work and home
• you feel guilty when you try to rest or take time for yourself
• you’re present physically, but mentally somewhere else
• you wonder, “How long can I keep doing this at this pace?”

You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’ve just been carrying too much for too long.

Mother and young child working on laptop together — parenting stress and work-life balance.
Mother helping children at table with laptop open — mental load of caregiving and multitasking.

What begins to change in therapy

• your mind feels quieter and less overwhelming
• you feel more present at work and at home
• you stop second-guessing every decision
• you feel less pressure to hold everything perfectly
• you begin reconnecting with yourself—not just your roles
• you feel more steady, grounded, and emotionally supported

Many clients begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first few sessions.

This isn’t just stress. There’s a pattern underneath it.

Many working mothers I see are thoughtful, capable, and deeply responsible.

Over time, that responsibility turns into constant pressure—and your nervous system stays in a state of “on.”

You may find yourself anticipating what’s next, trying to stay ahead, and feeling like you can’t fully rest—even when nothing is wrong.

In therapy, we don’t just manage symptoms.
We slow things down and understand the patterns driving them so real change can happen.

This may be a good fit if you:

• are high-functioning but internally overwhelmed
• feel anxious even when things seem “fine”
• struggle to slow down or fully relax
• carry the mental load in your home or career
• want deeper, lasting change—not just quick fixes

Clients who benefit most from this work are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create sustainable change.

How therapy can support you

• reduce chronic anxiety and mental overload
• build boundaries that actually feel sustainable
• regulate stress and emotional reactivity
• reconnect with your identity outside of responsibilities
• strengthen communication in your relationships
• feel more confident in both parenting and career decisions
• create a pace of life that feels more manageable

A warm, structured approach

My work is both compassionate and practical.

I support working mothers through:

• structured strategies that fit into real life
• insight into long-standing patterns
• support for high-achieving professionals
• culturally responsive therapy for AAPI women
• integration of CBT, DBT-informed skills, and nervous system regulation

Therapy is not about adding more to your plate.
It’s about helping you feel steadier within the life you already have.

Online therapy across California

Sessions are conducted virtually for flexibility and privacy.

You can access support from your home, without needing to coordinate additional time, travel, or childcare.

You don’t have to keep holding everything on your own

A free 15-minute consultation can help you ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see if this support feels like the right next step.

Private pay with superbill available for potential out-of-network reimbursement.