Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in La Jolla, CA

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.

"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.

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?

You knew parenthood would have its challenging moments, but the reality of being a parent 24/7 is much harder than you had ever imagined. Adjusting to pregnancy , birth, and postpartum life is difficult and demanding. The flood of emotions (anywhere from deep love, to frustration, anger, guilt, and despair) can be confusing, overwhelming, and distressing. Every parent deserves support in the wonderful and often messy transition to parenthood, and I hope you will allow me to be that support for you.

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.

Your journey is unique and there is no one size fits all when it comes to healing but know that you are NOT alone. Whether you are going through a difficult time, are dealing with depression and/or anxiety, struggling with infertility, grieving a loss, processing a traumatic event, or just trying to navigate life; you will get through this. Yes, this season can be raw and challenging but you don't have to walk through it alone.

Motherhood is exhausting. As a mother, you want to do things differently. You want to raise happy and emotionally healthy children. You do all the research, you listen to the podcasts, yet you often feel like you are “failing,” you feel guilty, inadequate. Maybe you struggle with anxiety and depression. Yet, you love your children more than anything and somewhere along the way, you feel like you’ve lost yourself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Bienvenidos! I am a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving communities in California through online therapy. I am a Santa Cruz and Watsonville native with Mexicana roots. I believe in breaking down barriers and stigmas about mental health care and making it accessible to many via online therapy. I provide culturally sensitive mental health services to women, mothers, teens, young adults, college students, young professionals, parents and older adults. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, grief, trauma (past and present), family and relationship issues and parenting.

Life brings challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and a little stressed. We all can use support and guidance during these rough patches in our life. I get that. In my practice, I offer another way of looking at these obstacles, rediscovering your strengths and welcoming your vulnerabilities. My approach to healing is warm, and compassionate. Using modalities like humanistic and EMDR, I help people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression so they can navigate life’s transitions. As a therapist I offer practical tools to reduce stress and build positive coping skills. I welcome you to take that first step, and call

I work with women who are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or depressed and are ready to start their healing journey. They're noticing repeated patterns that are impacting certain areas of their lives and they're ready for change. Holistic psychotherapy focuses on ALL aspects of health including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. I will support you with an abundance of tools to explore outside our sessions, honest reflections, deep soul dives, and resources that will help lead you back to your inner source. The therapy space is your time to exhale, reset, and renew. You do not have to do this alone; I got you!

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.

Welcome! And congratulations on taking the first step toward feeling better. It is not uncommon for people to feel scared about setting up a counseling appointment. My nonjudgmental and supportive style can create a safe atmosphere. My focus is on a strength-based approach, empowering clients to utilize their unique strengths to overcome challenges. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.

I love being an LCSW and providing support for my clients while they focus on healing and navigating life. My therapeutic approach is to provide short-term, goal oriented, and strengths-based interventions. I help my clients to explore their passions and goals and to discover what provides lasting happiness in their lives. I am a firm believer in alternative and complementary medicine and encourage my clients to explore other healing modalities as part of their therapeutic work.