Who are the best perinatal therapists in Los Angeles?
Pregnancy and the transition into motherhood can bring some of life's biggest emotional changes. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating anxiety during pregnancy, adjusting to life with a newborn or struggling to feel like yourself again after having a baby, finding the right therapist can help you make sense of what you're experiencing.
For many women, this season brings feelings they didn't expect. You might feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of becoming a mother, anxious about your baby's well-being, disconnected from your changing identity or guilty that motherhood doesn't feel the way you imagined. It can be difficult to know when to reach out for support, especially when so much attention is focused on the baby rather than your own well-being.
To make your search a little easier, I've put together a list of five therapists and therapy practices in Los Angeles that offer support for pregnancy, postpartum mental health and the emotional challenges of becoming a mother.
Of course, there's no single “best” therapist for every woman. The right fit depends on what you're going through, the kind of support you're looking for, your therapist's experience and whether you feel comfortable being open and honest with them.
With that in mind, here are five pregnancy and postpartum therapists in Los Angeles to explore as you find the support that's right for you:
1) Rachel Neporent Therapy
Summary: Rachel provides a safe space to help women in LA navigate TCC, pregnancy and postpartum. Regardless of what stage you’re in, this season of life can bring up a wide range of emotions you never expected. Rachel’s goal is to help you slow down, process this transition and feel supported through all of the changes that accompany it. She takes a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that balances practical coping strategies alongside deeper healing and self-understanding.
Location: West Hollywood, Los Angeles and online throughout California
Format: In-person and online
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2) Justine Gordon Therapy
Summary: Justine works with driven, ambitious women who appear high-functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed by the anxiety, overthinking and pressure that comes with motherhood. This therapy is designed to help new moms who struggle with that “always on” personality - always thinking ahead, always planning, always in control. Therapy can offer a space where you no longer have to carry all of the pressure silently or feel like you need to figure it all out on your own so you can move through motherhood feeling more supported, more confident and more connected to yourself again.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Format: Online
Source: www.negarsarshartherapy.com
3) Negar Sarshar Therapy
Summary: Becoming a parent often illuminates parts of ourselves we thought we had already figured out. Many new parents are surprised by the anxiety, identity shifts, relationship changes, and old wounds that emerge during this transition. Negar help clients make sense of these experiences while exploring how their own histories and attachment patterns continue to shape the way they relate to themselves, their partners, and their children.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Format: In-person
Image Source: https://www.ourlifeafterbirth.com
4) Life After Birth Therapy
Summary: At Life After Birth, Molly and her team specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, helping individuals and couples find steadiness through the emotional, physical, and relational changes of growing a family. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum identity shifts, or rebuilding connection with your partner, therapy offers space to feel understood and supported.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Format: In-person
Source: www.doctorberlin.com
5) Dr. Alyssa Berlin, PsyD
Summary: Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. She offers private counseling for women individually and with their partners. She is the creator of The AfterBirth Plan™, a program that prepares couples for what to expect after a baby is born. The workshop teaches couples how to prepare for a healthy postpartum transition for the baby, for each partner, and for the evolving relationship.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Format: In-person therapy and counselling
How To Choose A Perinatal Therapist in Los Angeles
When you’re looking to find a new therapist, there are a few criteria that can help you make an informed choice and find a therapist that works for you.
1. Their areas of expertise
First and foremost, you should always look at their experience with the specific concerns you want to address, whether that's pregnancy and postpartum generally or something specific like anxiety, relationships, trauma, self-worth, burnout or something else.
2. Their experience working with people like you
If having a therapist who understands your life and what it’s like to be you is important to you, look for someone whose practice specifically reflects that focus.
3. Practical considerations
Location, online availability, scheduling, fees and insurance can all affect whether a therapist is a realistic fit.
4. Their therapeutic approach
Some therapists focus more on practical tools and changing thought patterns, while others emphasize relationships, attachment, past experiences or deeper emotional patterns.
5. Your personal connection
And last but certainly not least, therapy is personal. Almost all therapists offer free consultations that are designed to give you a sense of whether you feel comfortable talking with that particular therapist and whether their style feels right for you. When considering a therapist, always make sure to make use of that free consultation.
Meet The Author:
Rachel Neporent, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Women's Mental Health Therapist
Los Angeles, California
Areas of focus:
Rachel works with women across different seasons of life, helping clients navigate both immediate challenges and deeper patterns that may be affecting how they feel, relate and move through the world so they can live in alignment with their authentic self.
Therapeutic approaches:
Rachel takes a holistic, integrative approach to therapy, drawing from different therapeutic approaches based on each client's needs, goals, history and circumstances.
Therapy locations:
Los Angeles (in-person)
California (virtually)
Florida (virtually)
Interested in working with Rachel?
Learn more about Rachel's approach or schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation.
