Pregnancy, Postpartum & Infertility Therapy for Women & New Moms in Los Angeles, California
Pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility therapy offers support through every stage of the journey into motherhood. As a perinatal therapist in Los Angeles, I provide a space where you can slow down, process this transition and feel supported through all of the changes that accompany it.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Perinatal therapy may be right for you if …
Whether you're preparing for motherhood, navigating pregnancy, postpartum or trying to conceive, this season of life can bring up a wide range of emotions you never expected.
Pregnancy and birth-related anxiety or constant worry about your baby's wellbeing
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional and physical demands of motherhood
Postpartum depression, anxiety or difficulty adjusting to your new reality
Feeling disconnected from your old self or grieving the person you were before becoming a parent
Struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss or the uncertainty of trying to conceive
Feeling isolated, lonely or like everyone else is coping better than you
Feeling pressure to "do it all" while neglecting your own needs
Changes in your relationship with your partner since becoming parents
SUPPORT FOR EVERY STEP OF THE MOTHERHOOD JOURNEY
Therapy for new moms and women navigating the journey into motherhood
If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed at any stage of the journey into motherhood, you don't have to navigate it alone. Therapy provides a compassionate space to process your experiences, make sense of the changes you're going through, and feel supported every step of the way. Together, we'll work toward helping you reconnect with yourself, navigate feelings of grief, insecurity or self-doubt and build confidence in your own instincts and intuition during this phase of life.
ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Rachel, a therapist in Los Angeles supporting women through trying-to-conceive (TTC), pregnancy and postpartum.
My passion for perinatal therapy comes from my belief that women deserve support not only during the joyful moments of motherhood, but also through the complicated, uncertain and vulnerable parts. I believe becoming a mother is not just about welcoming a baby, it’s also about navigating a major shift in identity, relationship and your connection with yourself.
This belief is deeply inspired by my own experience of becoming a mother. Becoming a mother to my daughter was a transformative season of my life, one that continues to shape me, teach me and deepen my understanding of the many emotions that come with this journey. This experience, along with my own commitment to healing and self-awareness, inspired me to support other women as they navigate this life chapter.
Today, I support women across Los Angeles and California as they navigate the emotional challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Together, we’ll explore the experiences and patterns that shape how you see yourself as a woman and a parent, build tools for managing anxiety and overwhelm and create a stronger sense of self-trust as you move through your own unique journey into motherhood.
MY APPROACH
Holistic therapy for women in Los Angeles navigating all phases of motherhood
Every woman enters motherhood with her own history, beliefs, fears and expectations. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to understand how these factors shape the way you experience this journey. We can explore what you’re carrying, what feels good and what feels overwhelming. I will help you develop practical coping tools while also creating a deeper understanding of yourself and your needs so you can feel more grounded and supported moving forward.
Because no two women are the same, I integrate a variety of holistic, evidence-based modalities to create a therapy plan that is tailored to you as an individual. That usually includes strategies based in Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy as well as Somatic Therapy and Mindfulness strategies to help you reconnect with and feel safe in your body. I also like to use tools based in Narrative Therapy to help you understand yourself and your story through things like journaling and self-reflection.
MY PROCESS
What to expect from perinatal mental health therapy
Every therapy journey looks a little different and there's no "right" way to do therapy. Whether you're coming to therapy for the first time or returning after time away, I'll meet you where you are and guide you through the process with compassion and care.
1. Getting to know each other
I always offer a complimentary 20-min consultation on the phone so you can meet me, talk about what brings you to therapy, ask any questions you may have and decide whether we would be a good fit moving forward.
2. Building a foundation of trust
Our first few sessions together will mainly focus on getting to know you and what life looks like for you. My main goal is to establish a relationship where you feel safe enough to be completely yourself - no fear or judgement.
3. Finding immediate relief
Once our relationship is established, we’ll shift focus to helping you navigate what you’re currently struggling with most. I’ll share practical tools and coping skills that you can use to navigate tricky emotions and regulate your nervous system.
4. Understanding the deeper patterns
As your day-to-day mental health improves, we’ll start exploring some of the deeper experiences, relationships and beliefs that have shaped who you are and how you move through the world so you can achieve meaningful, long-lasting change.
5. Growing through life's seasons
For some women, therapy becomes more than just a place to work through a single challenge. Our therapeutic relationship becomes a consistent space for support and growth throughout all of life’s different chapters - from first entering womanhood to becoming a mother and beyond.
PERINATAL THERAPY FAQS
Still got questions about perinatal therapy?
The process of starting therapy can feel daunting so it’s entirely normal to have questions. Here you’ll find some answers to common motherhood-related questions. For more information on fees, insurance and more, check out my full FAQ page.
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Perinatal therapy is specialized support for women who are trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum. It's a space to talk openly about your experiences without judgment while receiving support that's tailored to this unique stage of life.
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Yes. Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring enormous physical, emotional, hormonal, and lifestyle changes. While everyone's experience is different, it's incredibly common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, or unlike yourself. Normalizing these types of struggles is part of my mission and the reason why I offer perinatal therapy to begin with!
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Yes. Trying to conceive can be an emotionally exhausting and deeply personal experience. As therapists, we can't remove the uncertainty from your journey but we can provide a space to process grief, disappointment, anxiety and the many complex emotions that often accompany infertility, while also helping you care for yourself through the process.
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For some women, difficult emotions ease as they adjust to life after birth. For others, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts or feelings of overwhelm continue long after the early postpartum period. If you're struggling, you don't have to stick it out and hope it gets better. Perinatal therapy is designed to provide support, practical strategies and a safe place to work through what you're experiencing.
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Definitely! It’s very common for new moms to feel pressure to put everyone else's needs before their own. I hope to help you reconnect with yourself, navigate feelings of guilt, set healthy boundaries and create a version of motherhood that feels sustainable and aligned with your own values rather than someone else's expectations.
GETTING STARTED
Take the first step towards getting the mom support you deserve
If you’re interested in getting started, have questions that aren’t answered here or would like to meet me, I invite you to reach out and schedule a free consultation. No pressure to commit, just a chance for us to get to know each other and see if we would be a good fit.