Therapy for Motherhood and Life Transitions
for women and moms in Pasadena & Sierra Madre & online throughout Califormia
Supporting women through every season of change.
Your Motherhood Therapist
Offering compassionate, holistic therapy for the seasons of life that shape who you are becoming.
Life has a way of inviting us into new seasons—some chosen, some unexpected.
You may be adjusting to motherhood, navigating the changing rhythms of family life, caring for aging parents, entering perimenopause, grieving a significant loss, or simply realizing you no longer feel like yourself.
Transitions have a way of asking more of us than we expect. They can leave us feeling untethered, emotionally exhausted, or wondering where the woman we used to be has gone.
Perhaps you've been so focused on caring for everyone else that you've had little space to notice what you need. Or maybe you've been carrying the weight of change quietly, wondering if anyone else feels this way too.
This season does not define you.
There is hope for feeling grounded again. For reconnecting with yourself. For embracing the woman you are becoming with greater confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Together, we'll create a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and gently tend to the parts of yourself that have been carrying so much for so long.
As you begin to feel more like yourself again, you'll discover that healing isn't about returning to who you once were—it's about moving forward with greater wholeness, resilience, and hope.
We’re here to help you get there.
Support for life's biggest transitions
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Matrescence & Identity Shift
Motherhood changes more than your daily routine—it changes you. Rediscover yourself while embracing the woman you're becoming.
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Parenting Support
Parenting is one of life's greatest joys—and one of its greatest challenges. Find support as you navigate strong emotions, difficult behaviors, parenting stress, and the desire to raise your children with intention.
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Postpartum Anxiety
When constant worry, racing thoughts, or panic steal the joy of motherhood.
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Postpartum Depression
When sadness, guilt, or overwhelm make it difficult to enjoy the motherhood you imagined.
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Postpartum OCD
Support for unwanted intrusive thoughts and overwhelming fear.
My approach to perinatal therapy
No two women heal the same way.
That's why I tailor therapy to your unique story, personality, and nervous system rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Together we'll create a space where you can slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and begin healing with compassion instead of judgment.
Depending on your needs, therapy may integrate:
EMDR for trauma and difficult experiences
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic and nervous system regulation
Attachment-based therapy
Practical tools to help you navigate everyday life
Healing isn't about becoming the person you were before motherhood.
It's about caring for the woman you're becoming.
You deserve support, too.
As mothers, we're often taught to focus on everyone else's needs first.
But your well-being matters.
When you feel supported, you're better able to care for yourself, connect with your relationships, and show up for the people you love.
Seeking therapy isn't a sign that you're failing.
It's a courageous step toward healing.
let’s begin
You don't have to navigate this season alone. Whatever your story, healing is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Perinatal therapy is specialized mental health care for women navigating the emotional challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth, and the postpartum period. It provides support for the many emotional, relational, and psychological changes that can occur throughout this unique season of life.
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When should I seek perinatal therapy?
You don't have to wait until you're in crisis. Therapy can be helpful if you're struggling with infertility, pregnancy anxiety, pregnancy loss, a traumatic birth, postpartum anxiety or depression, intrusive thoughts, grief, or simply finding it difficult to adjust to the many changes that come with becoming a mother.
Perinatal therapy can also provide support during a healthy pregnancy as you prepare emotionally for birth, motherhood, and the postpartum transition. Many women find it helpful to have a dedicated space to process their changing identity, strengthen their support system, and care for their mental well-being before challenges arise.
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I specialize in many of the emotional challenges that can arise during the perinatal period, including:
Pregnancy loss and miscarriage
Birth trauma
Postpartum anxiety
Postpartum depression
Postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts
Adjustment to motherhood
Identity changes after becoming a mom
Relationship challenges during the transition to parenthood
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No. Therapy can be helpful before pregnancy, during pregnancy, after pregnancy loss, throughout the postpartum period, or anytime you're navigating the transition into motherhood. Wherever you are on your journey, you deserve support.
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Every woman and every story is unique, so I tailor therapy to your individual needs. My approach may include EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and nervous system-based interventions, attachment-focused therapy, and practical coping strategies. Together, we'll find an approach that feels supportive and effective for you.
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Yes. EMDR can be especially helpful for processing birth trauma, pregnancy loss, difficult medical experiences, or other distressing memories related to pregnancy and motherhood. When appropriate, I integrate EMDR into therapy as part of a personalized treatment plan.
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Yes. I offer in-person therapy in Sierra Madre, serving women throughout Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, as well as secure online therapy for adults anywhere in California.