Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapist in California

Are you a new mom struggling with postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety or are you not even sure what that looks like? Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsupported and disconnected from others? Are you experiencing the impact of birth trauma? Are you questioning your decision to become a mother or missing the freedom you had before your baby arrived? Do you sometimes feel you’d like to run away and leave everything behind? Do you struggle with thoughts that scare you - thoughts that you try to keep hidden from others? The truth is: this is a transition and a journey that you can navigate successfully with a little guidance.  You are not alone.

I am a perinatal therapist who specializes in helping new moms like you, who may be struggling with postpartum mental health challenges such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the lasting effects of a traumatic childbirth. Many moms find my practice after Googling things like "baby blues vs postpartum depression," wondering if what they’re experiencing is part of the normal adjustment to motherhood or something that may require the help of a perinatal mental health therapist. As a postpartum therapist, I can tell you that struggling with postpartum mental health is very common and healing is possible.

Your arriving here tells me that you want the best for your baby, yourself, and your family. With the help of a perinatal mental health therapist, you can feel more connected and more supported. By taking care of yourself and investing in wellness, you will ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this important time with your baby. With a little help, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition to motherhood. A postpartum therapist can help you manage your intrusive thoughts and learn what to do to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your baby when you’re experiencing postpartum anxiety. 

I know how it feels to lose yourself after giving birth. I know what it’s like to wonder how you will find your way back to who you were or perhaps how to forge a new identity. I know that admitting to the scary intrusive thoughts in your head can feel daunting.

With over 15 years’ experience as a maternal mental health therapist and with similar lived experience, I provide a safe haven to discuss the thoughts you keep hidden without judgement or shame. I can help you strengthen your bond with your new baby and help you feel connected to those around you. I can help you feel like yourself again. Take the first step toward wellness today and let me help guide you on your journey. Reach out to Shameless Mama Wellness for postpartum therapy, and let’s start this healing journey together.