Therapy for Motherhood and Life Transitions
for women and moms in Pasadena & Sierra Madre & online throughout Califormia
Supporting women through every season of change.
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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Motherhood Burnout & Mental Load
When the constant demands of caring for everyone else leave you emotionally exhausted, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and find sustainable ways to move forward.
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Caring for Aging Parents
Navigate the emotional complexity of supporting aging parents while balancing your own family, career, and well-being.
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Perimenopause
Hormonal changes can affect far more than your body. Find support as you navigate the emotional, relational, and identity shifts of this season.
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Grief & Loss
Whether you're grieving the death of a loved one or another significant loss, therapy provides a compassionate space to process your grief and move forward at your own pace.
My approach
No two women experience life's transitions in the same way.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your unique story, relationships, personality, and nervous system.
Together, we'll make sense of what's happening beneath the surface while building the tools and insight needed to move toward lasting healing.
Depending on your needs, therapy may incorporate:
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic & nervous system regulation
Attachment-based therapy
Practical coping strategies
Healing isn't about becoming who you used to be.
It's about embracing who you're becoming
You deserve support, too.
As women and 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 life's transitions alone. Whatever season you're in, you deserve compassionate support as you move toward healing, growth, and hope.
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.