Postpartum Therapy
in Irvine, Los Angeles, and online in California
Becoming a mom changes everything. As a mom myself, I know how much this new chapter can stir up unexpected emotions — anxiety, irritability, sadness, or feeling like you’ve lost parts of who you are. Even though society often says you should “enjoy every moment,” motherhood can also feel isolating and overwhelming.
Postpartum support and therapy for new moms
Becoming a mom changes everything. As a mom myself, I know how much this new chapter can stir up unexpected emotions — anxiety, irritability, sadness, or feeling like you’ve lost parts of who you are. Even though society often says you should “enjoy every moment,” motherhood can also feel isolating and overwhelming.
I’ve been there, and I see you. I’m here to support you with compassion and understanding grounded in both my personal and professional experience.
Whether you’re in Irvine, Los Angeles, or anywhere in the state, therapy can offer you support through this season of adjustment.
Healing Birth Trauma and Postpartum PTSD
If your birth experience was traumatic for any reason, you may be carrying emotional wounds that are hard to name. Experiencing trauma during childbirth can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), symptoms of which can include:
You deserve a safe space to process and heal. Therapy offers validation, tools, and a steady presence to help you reconnect with yourself.
You are not failing. These are signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed, not that you’re doing anything wrong.
How therapy helps new moms feel more grounded
Becoming a mom is a seismic shift. It can stir up joy, vulnerability, grief, and uncertainty—all at once. Postpartum therapy offers a compassionate space to make sense of your emotions as you navigate this shift, while feeling more grounded, seen, and empowered.
Reclaiming Identity
The shift into motherhood often means redefining who you are. You may feel like parts of your old self have faded. Therapy can help you explore this new identity while staying connected to other parts of you.
The arrival of a baby changes everything—especially your relationships. You may feel distant from your partner, disconnected from friends, or overwhelmed by family dynamics. Therapy can support healthier communication and more understanding in your relationships.
Navigating relationship shifts
Setting boundaries and honoring your needs
Everyone seems to have advice—and expectations. Therapy helps you build confidence in your own voice, set boundaries, and tend to your emotional and physical needs without guilt.
FAQs for postpartum therapy
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If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, numb, or unlike yourself after giving birth—and these feelings are interfering with your daily life—therapy can help. You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out for support.
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Yes. Postpartum anxiety often includes racing thoughts, intense worry about your baby’s safety, and trouble relaxing—even when the baby is sleeping. It’s very common and treatable with the right support.
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Yes. Therapy creates space to explore your emotions, discover this new version of you, and move through this transition with more compassion and clarity.