Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in women's mental health. I have extensive training in reproductive & maternal metal health. Nurturing new moms, moms to be, and women trying to conceive is the heart of my psychotherapy practice. As a mom of 2, I understand firsthand how crucial it is to have emotional support during pregnancy , postpartum and motherhood. It is my priority and passion to help you receive the support you need. I will work with you to create a plan that targets your specific symptoms, reduces stress, builds coping skills, restores self-esteem and hope, and improves overall well-being.

Are you struggling in the areas of body image, maternal issues, or trauma? I work with "all things maternal", meaning I work with women at all life-stages; maybe contemplating motherhood or feeling ambivalent, struggling with fertility, experiencing pregnancy loss/ miscarriage , expecting or new mothers with depression, anxiety, or birth trauma, women who decided not to have children, women with or without children who want to process body image issues or anxieties, women who want to process their relationship to their own mother, any parent struggling with postpartum mental health issues, anyone wanting to heal from trauma.

I am passionate about helping my clients to transform traumatic experiences and negative embodied beliefs that have kept them feeling stuck. I find that integrating clinical hypnosis into my practice is the fastest and most lasting way for my clients to achieve their goals. Whether your intention is to achieve greater self awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or simply feel better, together we can collaborate to achieve your goals in therapy.

My practice is grounded in my firm belief of the transformative power of therapy. I feel that the role of a therapist is to help empower you to change. I work with clients towards self-understanding, growth, and finding their path to their authentic self.

I believe in the resilience and tenacity of the human spirit, even in situations that seem overwhelming. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, strength-based, and tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I specialize in women's mental health and reproductive mental health (depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period, traumatic birth, perinatal loss and infertility). In addition, I have a special interest and experience in helping adults with anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias), depression, past trauma, loss and grief, and insomnia.

There is significant strength in seeking support and guidance when you need it. My clients are often those who reach a point of feeling lost or overwhelmed and understandably cannot move forward on their own. They might feel disconnected from themselves, feel stuck due to past experiences, or recognize that the way they are living their life does not align with what truly makes them happy.

Serving couples and individuals (including moms navigating prenatal , postpartum , parenting, and career and personal growth). In your relationship, do you and your partner seem to be stuck in the same exhausting patterns? Maybe you're feeling stuck individually, too, caught in patterns of anxiety, trauma, and feeling like you're just not good enough. Do the painful memories of your past keep creeping up even though you’re desperately trying to move forward? I offer online individual and couples/marriage therapy for clients in Los Angeles, San Francisco and anywhere you are in CA and FL to help you heal, strengthen and grow.

My practice welcomes individuals and couples of all backgrounds, who are seeking to break intergenerational cycles of trauma, heal emotional and mental wounds, or navigate challenging life transitions. If you are struggling with feelings of shame and finding it hard to express yourself in meaningful ways, I might be a great fit for you. My practice is a safe space for queer and trans folks who are processing today's social climate, making family planning decisions, or simply reaching out for support and guidance.

Are you finding the transition into motherhood challenging or overwhelming? Whether it be infertility, miscarriage , peri-natal/ postpartum depression and anxiety, or simply the challenges of maintaining a sense of self as you care for your family, the most important thing you can do is seek support through this transitional time of your life. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients through each stage of transition. Whether it be a new job, a child, a relationship, or the loss associated with life transitions, I provide a safe space to explore one's feelings and get unstuck.

I believe that we are holistic, interdependent, relational beings, more than the sum of our parts with deep complexity. I value the here and now and I am deeply committed to helping folks be fully alive in their bodies, relationships, and work. It is an honor to witness clients uncovering their own truth and live it. I incorporate the deeper aspects of clients’ history, personality, aspirations and context to assist unlocking their potential for living a fully expressed life. The body and nervous system, along with the mind, are used to facilitate healing and growth which is not always available in traditional talk therapy.

If you are feeling overwhelmed due to life transitions, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, therapy can be a helpful place to feel understood and supported. I create a nonjudgemental space where together we can explore your needs, hopes, and fears while tapping into your unique strengths. I specialize in working with queer adults and families and am passionate about providing support to folks during the prenatal and postpartum period.

Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can certainly work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a small, boutique group Telehealth practice).

My approach in treatment is collaborative and supportive. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy. I frequently utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Therapy and more. Throughout the course of therapy, I will focus on your individual needs, the therapeutic relationship, and identifying various techniques to support you. As a person of color, I will bring in a bicultural perspective to therapy. I strive to remain curious, compassionate, and culturally attuned to address the challenges you are facing.

Hi, I’m Michelle! I am a second-generation Asian American mental health therapist and most importantly Human. As an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe providing a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and social justice-oriented environment is critically important to doing this brave work. My goal is to support you on your journey to understanding yourself, healing from the past, and creating the life you want to live. My specialties include: First and Second Generation Asian American Mental Health, Relationships, Perinatal Mental Health, Racial Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Love, and Intergenerational Trauma/Conflict

You're completely overwhelmed managing parenting, working, and endless other obligations. You've always been someone who takes pride in how well you're able to excel despite challenging circumstances. However, it has reached a point where it feels like it is all too much. Perhaps you just had a recent shift or are having difficulties in your relationship that reached a breaking point and led you to finally reach out for help. It may feel especially uncomfortable since you have always been the "responsible one" who looks after others but doesn't normally accept help or talk about your feelings and needs.

Motherhood breaks us & remake us. From the beginning stages of trying to conceive to caring for your baby to the postpartum period following birth, it can be a complicated time. Exploring your fertility, getting pregnant, & welcoming a newborn into the world can simultaneously be the most joyous & the most difficult time of our lives. As a survivor of postpartum depression & anxiety, I know how critical those early months of parenthood & beyond can be. Whether it’s building your support network, growing into your new identity, or finding time to cope and care for yourself, there is so much to navigate. That's why I'm here to help.

When past events are keeping you from living your life fully, it's time to take steps toward healing. If you're feeling tired of just surviving I can help you build skills to effectively move forward in your life. Often times my clients will come in not knowing where to start but acknowledging that they feel "stuck". Coming in for your first session is a big step forward and a great start to healing.

I specialize in providing support for parents of young children as they tackle both common and complex parenting challenges. Some of the issues I help parents and children navigate include; sleeping difficulties, perinatal ( postpartum ) depression/anxiety, postpartum OCD, birth trauma, Issues related to twins and multiples, trauma related to infant medical interventions or NICU stays, childhood aggression, childhood fears and anxieties, conflict with siblings and difficulties in attachment.