Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in La Jolla, CA
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Beth Creager Berger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist with an emphasis in anxiety disorders and
perinatal
mood and anxiety disorders. Other areas of focus have been on stress related issues, relationship issues, and life changing events which include completing college, career changes, and coping with loss.

Evelyn Robarts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My experiences working within the realm of Reproductive Medicine has given me the opportunity an advocate for the screening and treatment of
perinatal
and post partum mood and anxiety disorders.
"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow in the broken places" I believe that pursuing and seeking out help through therapy is an act of bravery. It is my privilege as a therapist to help guide individuals through difficult times in order to help them find meaning and resilience. My experience as both a nurse and a therapist gives me a unique open-minded perspective in empathetically addressing issues for clients in both short and long-term therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Emily Remba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
Teletherapy offered throughout California! Are you struggling with the emotional toll caused by
pregnancy
loss/
miscarriage
or infertility? Perhaps you are pregnant or a new parent coping with depression or anxiety. Did you have a difficult or traumatic birth, or were separated from your baby with a NICU stay?

Ashley Halverson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I specialize in therapy for pregnant/
postpartum
depression and anxiety,
pregnancy
loss &
miscarriage
, parenting, women's issues, depression, and anxiety. Women/parents may not feel like themselves in
pregnancy
/
postpartum
with feelings of overwhelm and guilt. Maybe you experienced
pregnancy
loss/
miscarriage
/trauma which leaves you feeling anxious for the future. You worry you are ruining your child. In our work together, you can learn coping strategies, examine beliefs that leave us feeling stuck, process trauma, develop self compassion, and build confidence in your parenting abilities.

Maggie Burgess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 10 years of experience guiding people to move past their traumas, profound losses, challenging conflicts and daily stressors, including post trauma issues,
perinatal
/
postpartum
issues, complicated grief and depression/ anxiety.
There is a way to get past problems that seem insurmountable. There is a way out of the darkness and paralyzing stress. It starts by sharing with a trustworthy therapist who can guide you to think about your situation from a new angle, and approach your problems with new strategies.
Not accepting new clients

Shanekwa Pruitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you’re looking for a refuge from loss and to heal from reproductive,
perinatal
, and family building issues, I can help. Are you having trouble grasping, understanding, or dealing with Trauma or a recent life change, I have specialized in these areas since the beginning of my career. Struggling to find self-love, your true identity, or growth, I offer a safe space to explore these aspects and more. If you are ready, you can feel: seen, heard, understood, like yourself again, more satisfied, hopeful and empowered.

Laurie J Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also have extensive training in parenting issues,
perinatal
mood issues, and grief and loss.
It takes courage to set up your first therapy appointment, and it can be challenging to find a therapist who "gets you". With a trusted therapist, you can identify your struggles and find ways to overcome them, find importance and meaning in your life, experience healing from bad memories, and communicate better with loved ones. I have worked with clients for 28 years helping people find their clarity and truth. I welcome your call to determine if I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.

Roubina Centeno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Perinatal
and post-partum stressors are incredibly difficult for some women, and managing feelings of worry, depression, and anxiety can feel impossible. If you are a mommy to be or a new mommy experiencing the baby blues,
perinatal
/post-partum depression or anxiety, I would be honored to provide you with emotional support you need. I will be a support in addition to discuss ways you can work towards adjusting to the changes you are experiencing.
Elyse James
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified
Verified
I have training in
perinatal
mental health and reproductive loss and am working towards my
Perinatal
Mental Health Certificate.
Are you struggling adjusting to life’s complexities? Do you feel stuck and feel like you cannot catch a break? Maybe your journey towards or in parenthood is not matching what you envisioned. Perhaps you are struggling with grief after loss and you want to find joy again. I am here to support you with the challenges life can bring and help you work towards your goals. You have made the courageous step to reach out. I understand from professional and personal experiences how difficult that can be. I am here to help you heal. You don’t need to go at it alone.

Jaimi S Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am both
Perinatal
and EMDR certified.
Here is what I believe: Everyone needs an objective person to help support and guide them through life’s challenges, transitions and hurdles. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is a trusting, nonjudgmental, and compassionate relationship with your therapist; therapy should feel safe, and provide you relief. I enjoy working with people from different background to help them discover their true self and overcoming the obstacles that may obscure their journey to happiness and self-fulfillment. I utilize humanistic mindful approaches to support wellness.

Azita Hickey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
12 Endorsed
Verified
12 Endorsed
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults in individual therapy. I have extensive training in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, identity conflicts, sexuality concerns, and
perinatal
mental health. I specialize in individuals managing relationship difficulties, chronic stress, perfectionism, parenting, and finding personal balance. I have expertise in treating helping clients improve self-esteem and navigate change of life events, such as graduating school, job/career changes, breakups, and parenthood status changes. I welcome all genders and specialize in working with marginalized populations.
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Kaela Stephens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified
Verified
I'm a Certified
Perinatal
Mental Health Professional who values walking alongside women in their journey to wellness during
pregnancy
and
postpartum
.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with parenting? Have you run into challenges building your family? Are you struggling to cope with daily stressors? Do you feel alone despite being surrounded by others? Have you experienced trauma? You're not alone and with support you can be well again. You've taken the first step by seeking out someone who can help you work through your struggles. We'll work collaboratively to help improve your overall happiness. I strive to provide an environment of safety where you'll receive support and validation. We'll utilize your strengths, explore coping skills, and empower you to overcome your struggles.

Moira Haller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you experienced a traumatic event you cannot seem to get out of your mind? Do anxiety and worry get in the way of living your best life? Does constant stress suck the joy out of life? Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I may be the right therapist for you. I want you to know that recovery is possible, no matter how long you have been struggling. My practice specializes in treating PTSD, trauma-related guilt, anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder), insomnia, stress from infertility/
pregnancy
loss, and addiction/dual-diagnosis.
Waitlist for new clients

Keri Lynne Sebourn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have experience working with those suffering with depression, anxiety, the fall out of a traumatic event/chronic trauma, OCD, relationship difficulties,
postpartum
depression, attachment injuries.
The first step on the path to healing can be the hardest. Often times, we feel fragile, whether it be from past trauma, debilitating depression, anxiety, conflictual relationships, and the overall stresses attributed to life. Sometimes we feel surrounded by people who look but do not see us, hear but do not listen or understand which can lead you to feel isolated, disconnected, and misunderstood. Therapy is a space to navigate this desolate plane, a place to help you achieve a more fruitful and fulfilling connection with yourself and others. I have experience working with couples, individuals and families.

Katrina dela Cruz- Expansive Therapy
Counselor, LCSW
Verified
Verified
This includes work around the end of life,
pregnancy
loss, traumatic birthing processes, and plant spirit medicine integration.
My practice is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, and informed by the interconnectedness of all things. I recognize the relationship between mind, body, and spirit (or soul), and the complexity of being an individual influenced by multiple, dynamic systems. Therapy is a collaboration between client and therapist, as we are all practitioners and students in our own rights. We all have within us an innate wisdom and knowing to share and to affect positive change.
Not accepting new clients

Natalie Rios
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also have specialized training and experience (for those who are interested) in
perinatal
mental health, therapy for therapists, young adults, and Christian counseling.
Life is far from perfect; it can be hard, painful, and disappointing, to say the least. It doesn't have to stay that way though. If you are tired of your thoughts bringing you down, want to break out of negative relationship patterns, and/or want to step into your future without carrying the pain of your past, then you’re in the right place. While I offer safety and support in therapy like most therapists, I will also challenge you, with empathy and kindness, to look deeply at yourself and your situation to see where change can be made. Don't keep suffering when help is available now. After all, nothing changes if nothing changes.

Katie Olson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and teens. Clients come to me when they are looking to improve their overall sense of well-being -- body, mind and spirit. My treatment approach is non-traditional, and I work with people struggling to feel at home in their bodies and their lives. I help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, infertility, Lyme Disease,
pregnancy
/
postpartum
issues, addictive behaviors, issues specific to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), the effects of trauma, and people who just feel 'lost' and want to revamp their lives. If you've been told over and over that you are 'too sensitive' or 'too much', you are welcome here.
Waitlist for new clients

Sara Cloostermans - Mindfulness & Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
With MINDFULNESS I will help you to: *Observe yourself, others and your environment with awareness and without judgment because acknowledging thoughts, feelings and actions, as well as your surroundings, will widen your worldview: ACCEPTANCE BEFORE POSITIVE CHANGE *Create balance between your emotional and rational brain because knowing how to stay emotionally regulated will help you with decision-making from a pro-active place instead of a reactive one: REASONABLE MIND BEFORE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS *Focus on one task at the time and on the present because mono-tasking and being in the "here-and-now" will help you connect to your purpose: SPECIFIC GOALS BEFORE SUCCESS
Not accepting new clients

Elizabeth Torres
Psychologist, Elizabeth Torres, PsyD, ABPP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a good fit if you are looking for a highly-experienced, collaborative, pragmatic, and solution-oriented therapist. I am experienced working with men and women dealing with a wide-range of issues. My early training in psychodynamic psychotherapy gives me a rich perspective to draw on. I am mostly a cognitive behavioral therapist, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with a heavy emphasis on acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion. I recently published "Just This Moment: A Guide for Moms who want to enjoy Parenting, Raise Great Kids, and THRIVE!" available on Amazon.

Angela Bianco Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, disorganized, overwhelmed, burned out, or uninspired? New work stressors? Recent breakup? Family issues? Anxious? Lonely? New life transition of marriage, birth or loss? Holistic psychotherapy focuses on all aspects of health including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. You will be supported with tools, reflections, deep dives, and resources that will lead you back to your inner source. You do not have to do this alone; I got you!
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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.