Online Perinatal therapy in California and Georgia

Pregnancy & PostpartumTherapy For All Your Maternal Mental Health Needs

Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with who you were before becoming a parent?

Parenthood can bring love and meaning—but it can also shake your sense of self. If you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or not quite like “you,” you're not alone. Many new parents find that the experience doesn’t match what they expected, and that gap can feel disorienting.

You might notice feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, or even numbness. You might ask yourself, “Why doesn’t this feel like I thought it would?” or “What’s wrong with me?”

These feelings are valid—and they’re part of why postpartum wellness is about more than physical recovery. Emotional and mental wellness matter, too.

The truth is, nothing is wrong with you. These experiences are more common than they seem—just not talked about enough. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

During the prenatal period, it can feel confusing to navigate all of the changes to your body, hormones, sleep, mind and relationships. "One of the worst parts about the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety is that they don't feel like symptoms. They feel like who you are." - Karen Kleiman, lcsw (Author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts)
You may be wondering postpartum therapy for depression and/or anxiety can actually help, or if this is what it is supposed to feel like. You may be feeling unsure if it will feel better on its own. You may be fearful that if you let anyone know how you are feeling, they may judge you, or think you are not a good enough mother, or that what you are feeling is a reflection of you as a mom or your view towards your baby. You feel like you “should” be feeling happier, and it seems like others are able to handle it.
Anxiety symptoms during pregnancy have a way of worsening at night, especially as sleep becomes more interrupted as the pregnancy progresses. You may be feeling out of control of your body, worried about labor and delivery, or fearful about a high-risk pregnancy. You may be experiencing postpartum rage or unexpected postpartum anger towards your mother-in-law. Pressures of parenthood can start before your child even arrives. You may feel stuck between unsolicited advice, societal expectations, and what you think you “should” be able to do right now. It’s easy to feel like you’re failing, if what your actions don’t align with your expectations. So many women feel like they’re failing because they can’t manage everything perfectly—but the truth is, our systems aren’t designed to support women the way they should. The unrealistic expectations society places on you are not a reflection of your worth, strength, or capabilities.
If you're experiencing postpartum depression, healing after childbirth, or struggling with the emotional challenges of new motherhood, therapy with a perinatal psychologist can help. It’s common to feel isolated or disconnected during this time, even with support from family and friends. Solution-focused counseling can help you expand your support network, practice self-compassion, and navigate the emotional layers of postpartum grief. Through therapy, you’ll gain confidence in asking for help and adjusting expectations, while healing from the natural transitions of motherhood.

You don’t have to navigate the overwhelm, guilt or shame alone. How I can support you:

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Build Your Support Network: Build your "village" in a way that works within the realities of modern life.

Foster Self-Compassion: Replace self-blame with self-compassion, fostering a sense of resilience and courage.

Expand Your Coping Toolbox: Expand your toolbox so you have a wide range of resources to help you navigate the challenges in an imperfect world.

Overcome Perfectionism: Challenge the perfectionism that keeps you stuck, helping you see that "good enough" truly is good enough.

Avoid Comparison Traps: Help you step away from comparison traps and the overwhelm of "too much information."

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Reclaiming your sense of self in the postpartum season.

Asking for help is a sign of strength—especially in the postpartum season.

Therapy can be a space to nurture your emotional wellness, quiet self-doubt, and reconnect with what matters most to you, beyond the noise of outside expectations.

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