Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Early Motherhood
Oakland, CA & Online Across
You don’t have to love every moment to be a good mother.
You deserve support — not just for your baby, but for you.
Pregnancy and postpartum can be more emotionally and physically demanding than most people are prepared for.
This might be your first baby or your third — and still, nothing feels easy.
You may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure why this feels so different from what you expected.
Motherhood is often described in highlight reels — baby showers, bonding moments, and joy-filled milestones.
But what if your experience doesn’t match the highlight reel?
Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety during pregnancy.
Maybe postpartum depression or overwhelm has taken hold.
Maybe you feel disconnected from your birth experience or from yourself.
Whatever you’re feeling, you’re not alone—and nothing about this means you’re broken.
You might be…
Struggling to bond with your baby
Crying more than you expected or think you should
Afraid you're not a “natural” mother
Feeling guilt or shame for not loving this stage
Experiencing intrusive or distressing thoughts that feel frightening or out of character
Navigating birth trauma, breastfeeding challenges, or body image issues
Wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again
It’s okay to say it: motherhood is a lot.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Therapy that meets you exactly where you are
I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, with over 30 years of clinical experience and certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I am also a mother of two, and I understand how complex and layered this experience can be.
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and individualized. I don’t judge how you feel—instead, I help you understand what’s happening in your nervous system and emotional experience so you can find a way forward that feels sustainable and real for you.
We’ll work together to explore:
Anxiety, depression, or postpartum OCD
Identity shifts and loss of self
Birth trauma and grief
Relationship changes
Body image, shame, and self-worth
Nervous system regulation and grounding tools for daily functioning
Treatment may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Brainspotting, adapted to your specific needs and pace.
Motherhood doesn’t require perfection — but it does deserve support.
It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed in early motherhood. Therapy can help you move beyond survival mode and begin to feel more grounded, supported, and connected to yourself again.
Therapy for pregnancy and postpartum can help you:
Build confidence in yourself and your parenting
Reconnect with your identity outside of “Mom”
Process trauma or grief related to birth or loss
Strengthen the bond between you and your baby
Accept your body with more kindness
Learn to rest, set boundaries, and ask for help
Reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm
Taking care of yourself is not selfish — it’s essential.
Therapy can help you move beyond survival and reconnect with yourself in this season of life.
If you’re ready, we can talk about what support might look like for you.
Frequently asked questions about pregnancy and postpartum therapy
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or disconnected, therapy can help — even if your symptoms don’t seem “severe.” You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
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That’s more common than most people realize. Therapy creates a space to explore those feelings without judgment and find your way back to connection.
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Yes. I use trauma-informed techniques, including Brainspotting, to help you gently process and heal from birth trauma.
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Yes. Postpartum OCD is more common than most people realize and is very treatable. If you are experiencing unwanted, intrusive thoughts that frighten you, please know this is a recognized condition and not a reflection of who you are or what you want. Therapy can help.