Postpartum Therapy in Irvine, Los Angeles, and online in California

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.

Signs You May Be Struggling with Postpartum Anxiety or Adjustment:

  • Racing thoughts you can’t shut off

  • Feeling like you’re not doing enough, no matter what

  • Guilt for not enjoying motherhood “enough”

  • Isolation from your partner or community

  • Fear something might happen to your baby

  • Trouble sleeping or relaxing, even when the baby sleeps

You are not failing. These are signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed, not that you’re doing anything wrong.

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:

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the birth

  • Avoidance of reminders related to the childbirth experience

  • Heightened reactivity, irritability, or difficulty sleeping

You deserve a safe space to process and heal. Therapy offers validation, tools, and a steady presence to help you reconnect with yourself.

New mom holding baby looking tired. postpartum anxiety support in California

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.

Navigating relationship shifts

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.

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.

Balancing work and motherhood

Returning to work can bring anxiety, guilt, or feelings of inadequacy. Whether you're navigating separation anxiety, career identity, or the mental load, therapy can help you find more balance and ease.

Healing from birth and reproductive trauma

If your path to motherhood has included infertility, loss, or a traumatic birth, you are not alone. Using EMDR and somatic therapy, I help you process unresolved trauma and reconnect with a sense of safety in your body and mind.

My approach to Postpartum therapy

I offer postpartum therapy in Irvine, Los Angeles, and online throughout California. My integrative approach includes:

  • EMDR to process traumatic experiences and limiting beliefs about yourself that may show up in motherhood

  • Mindfulness-based support to help you feel more grounded and present

  • Culturally sensitive care that honors your lived experience and family background

You deserve support in this season, let’s connect!

You don’t have to hold it all together or go through this alone. Whether you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether we’re a good fit. I’d be honored to support you in finding steadiness, clarity, and connection—one step at a time.

FAQ about postpartum therapy

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Absolutely. EMDR helps process distressing birth experiences so they feel less emotionally charged. It can reduce flashbacks, guilt, and body-based anxiety, helping you feel safer and more grounded.

  • Yes. Therapy creates space to explore your emotions, reconnect with who you are beyond motherhood, and move through this transition with more compassion and clarity.