Postpartum Depression Treatment in California
A Postpartum Therapist Can Help
Motherhood is beautiful, but postpartum depression can cast a shadow over this experience. You might feel exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed by sadness. You may experience guilt for not being able to "snap out of it," even when your baby is thriving. These symptoms might include crying, irritability, loss of interest, or even a sense of hopelessness.
But here’s the truth: Postpartum depression is not your fault, and you're not alone. Your feelings are valid, and they don't mean you are failing as a mother. What you’re going through is real, and healing is absolutely possible. The help of a postpartum depression therapist can aid in that healing.
These emotions, as dark as they may feel, do not have to be permanent. Healing from postpartum depression is not only possible—it’s your right as a mother, as a woman, and as a human being. You deserve to feel joy and connection, and with the right support, you can find that again. The first step is acknowledging what you're going through and reaching out to a postpartum therapist for help.
You are not broken. You are not weak. Postpartum depression is a treatable condition, and you are worthy of healing.
As a therapist for postpartum depression, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where your feelings are honored. You deserve to be cared for, nurtured, and supported—just like the care and love you give to your baby. Motherhood is hard, but you don’t have to do it in isolation. Let’s walk together toward healing, hope, and joy.
You’ve taken the first step by acknowledging that you need support. The journey to wellness is ahead, and together, we can get you there. Reach out to a postpartum therapist today.
As a Postpartum Therapist in California, I offer many services utilizing evidence-based treatments. Some services at Shameless Mama Wellness include treatment for postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, birth trauma therapy, therapy for miscarriage and loss, pregnancy therapy and treatment for NICU PTSD.
Online therapy available to new moms in California.
I provide a safe haven to discuss the thoughts you keep hidden.
Persistent sadness: It can feel like a heavy weight you just can’t shake.
Irritability or anger: You may find yourself more easily frustrated or even resentful toward your partner, baby, or yourself.
Lack of interest in activities: Things you once enjoyed might feel meaningless.
Fatigue: Beyond just being tired, it's an overwhelming sense of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t seem to fix.
Guilt and shame: Feeling like you aren’t a "good enough" mom or that you’re failing in some way.
Intrusive thoughts: Unwanted, often frightening thoughts can be distressing, leaving you feeling like you’re losing control.
Withdrawal: You might isolate yourself from family, friends, or even your baby, which can intensify feelings of guilt and shame.
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
As a Postpartum Therapist, I use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide you on your path to recovery. Two of the most effective treatments for postpartum depression are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR.)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and challenging the negative thought patterns that may be fueling your depression. In a supportive setting, you’ll gain perspective and develop coping strategies to help process your emotions. You’ll realize you're not alone in this struggle, and that understanding can be healing in itself. CBT also allows for practical tools and techniques to be learned, helping you manage intrusive thoughts, guilt, and overwhelming emotions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful tool to help process trauma, whether it’s related to childbirth, past experiences, or the overwhelming feelings of postpartum depression. By stimulating the brain’s natural healing processes, EMDR helps reprocess painful memories or negative beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. You can begin to reclaim your sense of self and regain emotional balance. EMDR is especially effective for addressing the deeper layers of emotional pain or trauma that can accompany postpartum depression.
Both of these therapies offer a path forward—a way to untangle the web of emotions, beliefs, and pressures that can trap you in the cycle of postpartum depression. With the help of a Postpartum Depression Therapist, you can emerge from this experience stronger, more connected to yourself, and better able to navigate motherhood.
How a Postpartum Depression Therapist Can Help
Postpartum Depression Quiz
While many new moms experience feelings of sadness, exhaustion, and overwhelming thoughts, it can be challenging to know if what you’re feeling is typical or something more serious. A postpartum depression quiz can be an empowering first step toward understanding your mental health. It helps you recognize symptoms that may need attention and gives you a clearer picture of how you’re truly feeling beneath the surface.
While a postpartum depression quiz is a valuable tool, it should never replace professional medical advice. If you’re feeling uncertain or concerned about your results, it is essential to reach out to your healthcare provider or therapist. And, if you are ever having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room as soon as possible. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You deserve the care that supports you in thriving as a new mother.
Your wellbeing matters, and you don’t have to face this journey alone. Take the postpartum depression quiz to gain insight, and let’s talk about the support and resources available to help you feel better.
You can find a postpartum depression quiz and other helpful resources at the following site: https://www.postpartumsc.org/self-screening-tests
"Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and scary — it's an act of infinite optimism"
— Gilda Radner