Perinatal Therapy
in Pasadena & Sierra Madre & online throughout Califormia
Supporting you through every stage of your journey into motherhood.
Your Motherhood Therapist
Offering compassionate, holistic perinatal therapy for every stage of the journey into motherhood. Whether you're carrying new life, grieving a loss, healing from birth, or adjusting to life with a new baby, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Pregnancy, birth, and new motherhood have the power to transform every part of your life.
You may have imagined this season would feel joyful, exciting, and natural.
Instead, you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, heartbroken, or unlike yourself.
Maybe you're carrying the weight of a pregnancy loss.
Replaying a difficult birth.
Wondering why your mind won't slow down.
Or questioning why motherhood feels so much harder than you expected.
Whatever your story looks like, you don't have to navigate it alone.
The emotional changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum are real. They can affect your mind, your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.
But healing is possible.
Imagine feeling calmer, more connected, and more like yourself again.
Imagine moving through this season with greater confidence, self-compassion, and hope.
Together, we'll create a space where you can process your experiences, find your footing again, and move toward the life, and motherhood you've been longing for.
We’re here to help you get there.
Support through every stage of your perinatal journey.
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Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage
A compassionate space to grieve, heal, and honor your loss.
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Birth Trauma
Process a difficult birth experience and begin to feel safe again.
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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.