Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Encinitas, CA
My clients are women and couples navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, reproductive loss, and the transition into parenthood.
Drawing from specialized training in perinatal mental health, I offer trauma-informed, holistic therapy that honors both emotional and physical experiences. My approach blends depth-oriented insight with practical tools to help you understand yourself, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and create lasting change.
My clients are women and couples navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, reproductive loss, and the transition into parenthood.
Drawing from specialized training in perinatal mental health, I offer trauma-informed, holistic therapy that honors both emotional and physical experiences. My approach blends depth-oriented insight with practical tools to help you understand yourself, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and create lasting change.
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.
Are you the one holding everything together for your medically complex child - while quietly carrying more than most people ever see? Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode after years of caregiving and advocacy. They may struggle with burnout, medical trauma, relationship stress, guilt, or feeling isolated from others who do not understand their experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help clients process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and reconnect with themselves beyond caregiving.
Are you the one holding everything together for your medically complex child - while quietly carrying more than most people ever see? Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode after years of caregiving and advocacy. They may struggle with burnout, medical trauma, relationship stress, guilt, or feeling isolated from others who do not understand their experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help clients process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and reconnect with themselves beyond caregiving.
Seeking out support for yourself or for your child is a courageous act, and one that is full of hope. Childhood and parenting can be tremendously challenging, and you do not need to figure out all of the pieces alone. I would be honored to work alongside you, providing a safe environment to share your story, gently face and move through challenges, and develop solutions that will bring you and your child relief and allow you both to thrive.
Seeking out support for yourself or for your child is a courageous act, and one that is full of hope. Childhood and parenting can be tremendously challenging, and you do not need to figure out all of the pieces alone. I would be honored to work alongside you, providing a safe environment to share your story, gently face and move through challenges, and develop solutions that will bring you and your child relief and allow you both to thrive.
Welcoming a new baby—whether through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption— can stir up excitement, uncertainty, joy, grief, hope, exhaustion, and everything in between.
As a trained doula and certified perinatal mental health specialist, I bring both experience and empathy to treatment and prevention of mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. I work with clients to identify strengths and resources as well as practical steps they can take to overcome challenges and begin to feel more like themselves.
Welcoming a new baby—whether through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption— can stir up excitement, uncertainty, joy, grief, hope, exhaustion, and everything in between.
As a trained doula and certified perinatal mental health specialist, I bring both experience and empathy to treatment and prevention of mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. I work with clients to identify strengths and resources as well as practical steps they can take to overcome challenges and begin to feel more like themselves.
I understand that life is hard. I view mental health from a medical lens, which includes mind, body and spirit. When you catch a cold, you support the immune system and medicate the symptoms. When we encounter challenging life circumstances like a new role as a parent or a caregiver, a loss, or an opportunity- the learning curve is steep. As a therapist, I work to understand the what, with empathy and respect. I work collaboratively, validating and acknowledging the resources available, whether they are within you or in reach. If you are feeling trapped, stuck, helpless/hopeless in your circumstances, I want to help find a way out.
I understand that life is hard. I view mental health from a medical lens, which includes mind, body and spirit. When you catch a cold, you support the immune system and medicate the symptoms. When we encounter challenging life circumstances like a new role as a parent or a caregiver, a loss, or an opportunity- the learning curve is steep. As a therapist, I work to understand the what, with empathy and respect. I work collaboratively, validating and acknowledging the resources available, whether they are within you or in reach. If you are feeling trapped, stuck, helpless/hopeless in your circumstances, I want to help find a way out.
As a Certified Gottman Therapist and Perinatal Therapist, I am can expert at using Gottman research to relieve relationship distress and apply best practices to increase relationship satisfaction, connection and resilience before, during and after the transition to parenthood.
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.
As a Certified Gottman Therapist and Perinatal Therapist, I am can expert at using Gottman research to relieve relationship distress and apply best practices to increase relationship satisfaction, connection and resilience before, during and after the transition to parenthood.
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.
I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and have completed extensive training in working with those experiencing infertility.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and have completed extensive training in working with those experiencing infertility.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
In life, challenges arise—relationship conflict, life transitions, depression, and anger. When these moments come, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or hope that “things will work themselves out on their own,” but often, this leads to suffering in silence. However, you deserve to feel heard and understood. Even the most supportive and loving relationships face difficulties. The ability to turn adversity into strength is an empowering skill that’s available to everyone, with the right tools. I offer both teletherapy and in-person therapy for your convenience, providiI offer teletherapy as well as in-person therapy, for your convenience.
In life, challenges arise—relationship conflict, life transitions, depression, and anger. When these moments come, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or hope that “things will work themselves out on their own,” but often, this leads to suffering in silence. However, you deserve to feel heard and understood. Even the most supportive and loving relationships face difficulties. The ability to turn adversity into strength is an empowering skill that’s available to everyone, with the right tools. I offer both teletherapy and in-person therapy for your convenience, providiI offer teletherapy as well as in-person therapy, for your convenience.
I work with mothers/women on the journey before, during, and in the thick of motherhood and postpartum - supporting gentle guidance and helping you understand the mental, emotional, physical changes that occur once you cross the threshold of motherhood.
Maybe you're the person everyone relies on, but it's just too much. You need a soft place to land and heal. I support clients struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, or the pressure to keep it all together. You might be a right fit if you're an overwhelmed mom, professional, or high-achieving adult who appears to have it all together on the outside but feels burnt out, anxious, or stretched thin. My approach is somatic, evidence based and tailored to help you strengthen self-trust, build practical tools, and create lasting change so you can feel more balanced, connected, and aligned with what matters most.
I work with mothers/women on the journey before, during, and in the thick of motherhood and postpartum - supporting gentle guidance and helping you understand the mental, emotional, physical changes that occur once you cross the threshold of motherhood.
Maybe you're the person everyone relies on, but it's just too much. You need a soft place to land and heal. I support clients struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, or the pressure to keep it all together. You might be a right fit if you're an overwhelmed mom, professional, or high-achieving adult who appears to have it all together on the outside but feels burnt out, anxious, or stretched thin. My approach is somatic, evidence based and tailored to help you strengthen self-trust, build practical tools, and create lasting change so you can feel more balanced, connected, and aligned with what matters most.
A pregnancy or postpartum that feels nothing like you expected.
By understanding and reflecting on your experiences together, we can open the door to new perspectives, healing and growth.
A pregnancy or postpartum that feels nothing like you expected.
By understanding and reflecting on your experiences together, we can open the door to new perspectives, healing and growth.
I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum, and I also support parents of toddlers and older kids who feel anxious, overstimulated, or stuck in reactive cycles.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, postpartum rage, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, and parenting stress. I integrate EMDR, nervous system-based work, and ACT/CBT to help you regulate, reduce overwhelm, and shift the patterns that keep you stuck!
I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum, and I also support parents of toddlers and older kids who feel anxious, overstimulated, or stuck in reactive cycles.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, postpartum rage, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, and parenting stress. I integrate EMDR, nervous system-based work, and ACT/CBT to help you regulate, reduce overwhelm, and shift the patterns that keep you stuck!
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or deep in motherhood, things feel louder, harder, and more constant than they used to.
Whether you are anxious, overwhelmed, or completely burnt out and running on empty, we will work together to quiet the mental noise. We'll ease the pressure to do everything “right,” and work through the guilt and past experiences that keep you stuck in survival mode. You’ll feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself and the people you love.
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or deep in motherhood, things feel louder, harder, and more constant than they used to.
Whether you are anxious, overwhelmed, or completely burnt out and running on empty, we will work together to quiet the mental noise. We'll ease the pressure to do everything “right,” and work through the guilt and past experiences that keep you stuck in survival mode. You’ll feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself and the people you love.
I specialize in working with parents, postpartum individuals, adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress, and those struggling to balance their own needs with those of others.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps process past experiences and shift long-standing emotional patterns. EMDR can be especially helpful for postpartum adjustment, parenting stress, anxiety, and people-pleasing patterns, allowing you to feel more grounded, confident, and present.
I specialize in working with parents, postpartum individuals, adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress, and those struggling to balance their own needs with those of others.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps process past experiences and shift long-standing emotional patterns. EMDR can be especially helpful for postpartum adjustment, parenting stress, anxiety, and people-pleasing patterns, allowing you to feel more grounded, confident, and present.
Whether you’re a parent feeling stretched too thin, a professional facing burnout, or a couple going through a difficult season, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with intention.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples during times of transition—those moments when stress, uncertainty, or disconnection can feel overwhelming. Together, we’ll explore what’s no longer working, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools you can use outside of session.
Whether you’re a parent feeling stretched too thin, a professional facing burnout, or a couple going through a difficult season, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with intention.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples during times of transition—those moments when stress, uncertainty, or disconnection can feel overwhelming. Together, we’ll explore what’s no longer working, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools you can use outside of session.
I enjoy working with new mothers/ postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders.
I believe the individual is the expert, and I'm here to help provide support and tools on your journey. I use multiple modalities and adapt to each individual's needs. I come from a client-centered background and will often use CBT and solution-focused techniques if appropriate.
I enjoy working with new mothers/ postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders.
I believe the individual is the expert, and I'm here to help provide support and tools on your journey. I use multiple modalities and adapt to each individual's needs. I come from a client-centered background and will often use CBT and solution-focused techniques if appropriate.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
I help moms of neurodivergent kids learn to stay steady through the meltdowns, trust they're doing enough and start feeling like themselves again.
Does life feel like you're just surviving each day? Getting out the door takes it out of you. Juggling the emails to school and providers in between your own work meetings. The explaining to family and friends who just don’t quite get it is exhausting. Somewhere in the middle of all of this, your own needs faded into the background and it’s getting harder to recognize yourself. You need support, but you don’t know how to get it when your child needs you so much. I got you.
I help moms of neurodivergent kids learn to stay steady through the meltdowns, trust they're doing enough and start feeling like themselves again.
Does life feel like you're just surviving each day? Getting out the door takes it out of you. Juggling the emails to school and providers in between your own work meetings. The explaining to family and friends who just don’t quite get it is exhausting. Somewhere in the middle of all of this, your own needs faded into the background and it’s getting harder to recognize yourself. You need support, but you don’t know how to get it when your child needs you so much. I got you.
I work adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, life transitions, and perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Your mental health doesn’t have to wait. Onsite childcare available for sessions.
If you've been putting everyone else's needs before your own, you're not alone. As a therapist and a parent myself, I know how easy it is to keep telling yourself you'll focus on your own mental health "when life slows down." For many of us, that time never seems to come.
I work adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, life transitions, and perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Your mental health doesn’t have to wait. Onsite childcare available for sessions.
If you've been putting everyone else's needs before your own, you're not alone. As a therapist and a parent myself, I know how easy it is to keep telling yourself you'll focus on your own mental health "when life slows down." For many of us, that time never seems to come.
Postpartum has left you wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what’s happening beneath those patterns and find long lasting change. My approach is active, emotionally focused, and grounded in EFT and AEDP. We’ll get curious about the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself and help you trust what you’re feeling and needing without losing yourself.
Postpartum has left you wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what’s happening beneath those patterns and find long lasting change. My approach is active, emotionally focused, and grounded in EFT and AEDP. We’ll get curious about the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself and help you trust what you’re feeling and needing without losing yourself.
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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.