Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Bonsall, CA
Pregnancy and the related milestones are so celebrated around you that it’s hard for you to talk to anyone about the emotional pain you are in.
I will help you to process the unique emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood, especially those that come after past loss or with past trauma. As you move beyond rage, loss and fear, I will help you to identify your strengths and vision for motherhood and build confidence in caring for yourself and your baby.
Pregnancy and the related milestones are so celebrated around you that it’s hard for you to talk to anyone about the emotional pain you are in.
I will help you to process the unique emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood, especially those that come after past loss or with past trauma. As you move beyond rage, loss and fear, I will help you to identify your strengths and vision for motherhood and build confidence in caring for yourself and your baby.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience. I believe treatment and therapy should be different for each individual depending on their preferences, background, beliefs, and personality. I frequently use compassion-focused techniques to help clients understand that they are worthy of happiness and love. I have been trained in EMDR Therapy, which is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms that stem from trauma or upsetting memories. I strive to help clients find the right balance of healthy behaviors and realistic thoughts through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience. I believe treatment and therapy should be different for each individual depending on their preferences, background, beliefs, and personality. I frequently use compassion-focused techniques to help clients understand that they are worthy of happiness and love. I have been trained in EMDR Therapy, which is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms that stem from trauma or upsetting memories. I strive to help clients find the right balance of healthy behaviors and realistic thoughts through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Anxiety can leave you overthinking conversations, questioning your role in relationships, or feeling unsettled during life transitions. I hold a Master’s in Counseling (MC) from Palo Alto University (2021), and my path into this field began with my own desire to better understand myself and the dynamics of relationships through personal therapy. That experience inspired a genuine commitment to sit with adults (18+) in vulnerable moments, and I remain continually inspired by clients and colleagues as I deepen the care I provide.
Anxiety can leave you overthinking conversations, questioning your role in relationships, or feeling unsettled during life transitions. I hold a Master’s in Counseling (MC) from Palo Alto University (2021), and my path into this field began with my own desire to better understand myself and the dynamics of relationships through personal therapy. That experience inspired a genuine commitment to sit with adults (18+) in vulnerable moments, and I remain continually inspired by clients and colleagues as I deepen the care I provide.
I specialize working with women, navigating work life balance, the perinatal and post partum chapters.
If you feel stuck in a cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, or pressure to hold everything together, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by their own thoughts, and together, we work on creating a clearer path forward. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen and supported while also gaining the skills to create lasting change. Outside of the office, you can usually find me working on a home reno project or cooking up a new recipe.
I specialize working with women, navigating work life balance, the perinatal and post partum chapters.
If you feel stuck in a cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, or pressure to hold everything together, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by their own thoughts, and together, we work on creating a clearer path forward. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen and supported while also gaining the skills to create lasting change. Outside of the office, you can usually find me working on a home reno project or cooking up a new recipe.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping adults better understand themselves and grow through life’s challenges. My background in child welfare allowed me to work closely with children and families, which gave me a deep understanding of trauma, emotional patterns, and how our early experiences can shape us well into adulthood.
Today, I focus on working one-on-one with adults, creating a safe and supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping adults better understand themselves and grow through life’s challenges. My background in child welfare allowed me to work closely with children and families, which gave me a deep understanding of trauma, emotional patterns, and how our early experiences can shape us well into adulthood.
Today, I focus on working one-on-one with adults, creating a safe and supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Trauma can leave you feeling constantly on guard, disconnected from yourself or others, or caught in patterns that are hard to name. You may notice parts of you shutting down, taking over, or feeling far away, especially if you’ve lived through complex or ongoing trauma. I earned my MS from California State University, Northridge in 2011, and my clinical focus has centered on understanding how trauma shapes the nervous system, identity, and sense of safety. I help adults navigating C-PTSD, PTSD, and dissociation begin to make sense of their internal experiences and reconnect with a steadier sense of self.
Trauma can leave you feeling constantly on guard, disconnected from yourself or others, or caught in patterns that are hard to name. You may notice parts of you shutting down, taking over, or feeling far away, especially if you’ve lived through complex or ongoing trauma. I earned my MS from California State University, Northridge in 2011, and my clinical focus has centered on understanding how trauma shapes the nervous system, identity, and sense of safety. I help adults navigating C-PTSD, PTSD, and dissociation begin to make sense of their internal experiences and reconnect with a steadier sense of self.
When life feels overwhelming or relationships begin to feel strained, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. You might find yourself caught in cycles of self-doubt, irritability, or withdrawal—struggling to manage the emotional weight of depression, anxiety, or past trauma. With over three decades of experience and a background in child psychology, I draw from my MA from Western Carolina University and a MYSPY from Oklahoma State to support teens and adults navigating these difficult patterns.
When life feels overwhelming or relationships begin to feel strained, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. You might find yourself caught in cycles of self-doubt, irritability, or withdrawal—struggling to manage the emotional weight of depression, anxiety, or past trauma. With over three decades of experience and a background in child psychology, I draw from my MA from Western Carolina University and a MYSPY from Oklahoma State to support teens and adults navigating these difficult patterns.
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Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact.
Next, we create a tailored plan aligned with your relationship and life stage. This may include clarifying shared values, strengthening communication, addressing conflict or emotional distance, or supporting the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum using discreet, evidence-based approaches.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact.
Next, we create a tailored plan aligned with your relationship and life stage. This may include clarifying shared values, strengthening communication, addressing conflict or emotional distance, or supporting the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum using discreet, evidence-based approaches.
You may be balancing caring for an aging parent and your kids at the same time, navigating major lift transitions or decisions, experiencing grief or loss, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges, and wondering why everything feels so hard.
I specialize in supporting women, mothers, and caregivers navigating anxiety, grief, loss, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. I offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and support.
You may be balancing caring for an aging parent and your kids at the same time, navigating major lift transitions or decisions, experiencing grief or loss, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges, and wondering why everything feels so hard.
I specialize in supporting women, mothers, and caregivers navigating anxiety, grief, loss, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. I offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and support.
Dr. Oye-Trautloff is a Licensed Psychologist at JOT Psychology Inc. She earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her training includes working in residential and outpatient settings with individuals who have culturally diverse backgrounds and various clinical presentations. She furthered her training experience in the administration of neurocognitive and psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification of mood disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive impairment, and personality disorders.
Dr. Oye-Trautloff is a Licensed Psychologist at JOT Psychology Inc. She earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her training includes working in residential and outpatient settings with individuals who have culturally diverse backgrounds and various clinical presentations. She furthered her training experience in the administration of neurocognitive and psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification of mood disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive impairment, and personality disorders.
As a certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), I also provide specialized support during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.
We all experience seasons of stress, uncertainty, and change—but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
I specialize in helping individuals manage stress, navigate parenting challenges, cope with anxiety and depression, build self-esteem, and heal from grief and intergenerational trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I strive to provide culturally responsive care that honors each client’s unique background and lived experiences. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
As a certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), I also provide specialized support during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.
We all experience seasons of stress, uncertainty, and change—but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
I specialize in helping individuals manage stress, navigate parenting challenges, cope with anxiety and depression, build self-esteem, and heal from grief and intergenerational trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I strive to provide culturally responsive care that honors each client’s unique background and lived experiences. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
Couples tell me their relationship started strong but is now full of conflict and distance. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I help you find your way back. They are not sure the relationship can still work, but are willing to give counseling a try and don’t know what else to do.
Couples tell me their relationship started strong but is now full of conflict and distance. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I help you find your way back. They are not sure the relationship can still work, but are willing to give counseling a try and don’t know what else to do.
Hello! I am Alyson Bifano, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with a strong commitment to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy. My approach to therapy is client-centered, emphasizing a safe and supportive environment that allows individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, post-partum mood disorders, infertility/IVF journey, trauma, and Couple/relationship issues, tailoring my treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
Hello! I am Alyson Bifano, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with a strong commitment to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy. My approach to therapy is client-centered, emphasizing a safe and supportive environment that allows individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, post-partum mood disorders, infertility/IVF journey, trauma, and Couple/relationship issues, tailoring my treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact.
Next, we create a tailored plan aligned with your relationship and life stage. This may include clarifying shared values, strengthening communication, addressing conflict or emotional distance, or supporting the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum using discreet, evidence-based approaches.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact.
Next, we create a tailored plan aligned with your relationship and life stage. This may include clarifying shared values, strengthening communication, addressing conflict or emotional distance, or supporting the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum using discreet, evidence-based approaches.
I also specialize in parenting and perinatal mental health, including infertility and pregnancy loss.
Asking for help is one of the most difficult things to do for yourself or your family. You've taken the first step, so let us help you with the next. My goal is to provide a safe space and build strong therapeutic alliances with all of my clients. I promise to make each treatment plan unique to you in order to fully capture your individual needs and facilitate lasting change. My therapy dog, Bowlby, may greet you at the door and is present to provide comfort and cuddles.
I also specialize in parenting and perinatal mental health, including infertility and pregnancy loss.
Asking for help is one of the most difficult things to do for yourself or your family. You've taken the first step, so let us help you with the next. My goal is to provide a safe space and build strong therapeutic alliances with all of my clients. I promise to make each treatment plan unique to you in order to fully capture your individual needs and facilitate lasting change. My therapy dog, Bowlby, may greet you at the door and is present to provide comfort and cuddles.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and affirming of LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, perinatal, and polyamorous experiences.
You’re the one everyone depends on. The helper, the fixer, the person who keeps things moving even when you’re running on empty. From the outside, you seem capable, but underneath the constant doing, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what you need anymore.
Maybe you’ve spent so much time caring for others that you’ve lost touch with yourself. You long for rest without guilt, relationships where you can show up authentically, and space to exist without constantly performing. Therapy can help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been waiting for attention.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and affirming of LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, perinatal, and polyamorous experiences.
You’re the one everyone depends on. The helper, the fixer, the person who keeps things moving even when you’re running on empty. From the outside, you seem capable, but underneath the constant doing, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what you need anymore.
Maybe you’ve spent so much time caring for others that you’ve lost touch with yourself. You long for rest without guilt, relationships where you can show up authentically, and space to exist without constantly performing. Therapy can help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been waiting for attention.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, and women's reproductive mental health. I also provide treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and grief, as well as provide effective skills for coping with stress. In our work together, we will strive to clarify and validate your emotional experiences. You will also learn concrete skills to change unhelpful behaviors and thoughts. I am committed to using treatments that work while flexibly adapting to your unique background and goals for therapy.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, and women's reproductive mental health. I also provide treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and grief, as well as provide effective skills for coping with stress. In our work together, we will strive to clarify and validate your emotional experiences. You will also learn concrete skills to change unhelpful behaviors and thoughts. I am committed to using treatments that work while flexibly adapting to your unique background and goals for therapy.
I specialize in working with moms navigating the emotional challenges of postpartum & motherhood.
I offer virtual therapy for busy moms. (Because you should not have to figure out childcare on top of everything else you are managing!)
Not sure if therapy is the right next step? Ask me about my self-paced motherhood course— packed with tools to help you feel calm, confident, and connected.
I specialize in working with moms navigating the emotional challenges of postpartum & motherhood.
I offer virtual therapy for busy moms. (Because you should not have to figure out childcare on top of everything else you are managing!)
Not sure if therapy is the right next step? Ask me about my self-paced motherhood course— packed with tools to help you feel calm, confident, and connected.
Whether you are wanting help in managing work-related stress, a new life transition, or a deeper-rooted trauma, Brittany will work with you to set goals and learn new skills. She will come alongside you, provide a safe space, and guide you towards a better future. Brittany is passionate about helping women, whether it's processing a sexual abuse or supporting a new or experienced mother in the many complexities of parenthood. She is experienced with a variety of mental health issues, including PTSD, addictions/dual diagnosis, bipolar, psychosis, self-harm behaviors, suicidality, fictitious disorders, and personality disorders.
Whether you are wanting help in managing work-related stress, a new life transition, or a deeper-rooted trauma, Brittany will work with you to set goals and learn new skills. She will come alongside you, provide a safe space, and guide you towards a better future. Brittany is passionate about helping women, whether it's processing a sexual abuse or supporting a new or experienced mother in the many complexities of parenthood. She is experienced with a variety of mental health issues, including PTSD, addictions/dual diagnosis, bipolar, psychosis, self-harm behaviors, suicidality, fictitious disorders, and personality disorders.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.