Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Elyse Springer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA-CLPT, MFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I often see artists and entertainment industry professionals, new parents, infertility concerns, birth trauma, pregnancy and birth loss, prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders as well as those more established professionals making career and life transitions and decisions.
I'm a seasoned trauma therapist working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy and postpartum). You have symptoms getting in the way of your success - we'll focus on reducing symptoms, clearing the emotional clutter that impacts your mood, relationships with partners, with friends, and work. I'm certified in EMDR, a certified EMDR Consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy, certified in Perinatal Mental Health and often train other clinicians around trauma, birth loss, pre and postpartum mental health, HIV/AIDS and 2SLGBTQI+.
I often see artists and entertainment industry professionals, new parents, infertility concerns, birth trauma, pregnancy and birth loss, prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders as well as those more established professionals making career and life transitions and decisions.
I'm a seasoned trauma therapist working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy and postpartum). You have symptoms getting in the way of your success - we'll focus on reducing symptoms, clearing the emotional clutter that impacts your mood, relationships with partners, with friends, and work. I'm certified in EMDR, a certified EMDR Consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy, certified in Perinatal Mental Health and often train other clinicians around trauma, birth loss, pre and postpartum mental health, HIV/AIDS and 2SLGBTQI+.
Diamond Lee
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90016 (Online Only)
My name is Diamond and I am an associate therapist who specializes in helping Black women navigate issues related to relationships, perinatal mental health, self-esteem, career, race-based stress, depression, and anxiety. I am on a mission to guide my clients from repression to liberation and authenticity. Drawing inspiration from my own transformative journey, my goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, empathetic environment where I collaborate with my clients to create the space for change through problem-solving, growth, and introspection.
My name is Diamond and I am an associate therapist who specializes in helping Black women navigate issues related to relationships, perinatal mental health, self-esteem, career, race-based stress, depression, and anxiety. I am on a mission to guide my clients from repression to liberation and authenticity. Drawing inspiration from my own transformative journey, my goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, empathetic environment where I collaborate with my clients to create the space for change through problem-solving, growth, and introspection.
Sasha Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
Being a parent is hard work. There are so many unexpected challenges and emotions that arise that can feel overwhelming and isolating. I work with families who are struggling with parenting challenges, child sleep issues, pregnancy and/or birth trauma and postpartum mothers and fathers and couples who are adjusting to life as a family. I believe in a holistic approach where we focus on the past and present and how it connects to our current life as well as our mind, body and spirit.
Being a parent is hard work. There are so many unexpected challenges and emotions that arise that can feel overwhelming and isolating. I work with families who are struggling with parenting challenges, child sleep issues, pregnancy and/or birth trauma and postpartum mothers and fathers and couples who are adjusting to life as a family. I believe in a holistic approach where we focus on the past and present and how it connects to our current life as well as our mind, body and spirit.
Shelly Stover
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I'm also trained in postpartum well-being.
Do you take care of other people's needs so no one else gets upset, but also feel burned out? Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do your partner and you have the same fight? Do you want to feel more connected and less overwhelmed? Are you struggling as a parent? Maybe you're worrying about what others think of you, wanting a career change or experiencing a loss. Life keeps moving and you're unsure of which decision to make. Let's connect. I work with couples, new parents, women's health, creative professionals, career transitioners, and people interested in exploring their body image and sexual intimacy in a non-judgemental space.
I'm also trained in postpartum well-being.
Do you take care of other people's needs so no one else gets upset, but also feel burned out? Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do your partner and you have the same fight? Do you want to feel more connected and less overwhelmed? Are you struggling as a parent? Maybe you're worrying about what others think of you, wanting a career change or experiencing a loss. Life keeps moving and you're unsure of which decision to make. Let's connect. I work with couples, new parents, women's health, creative professionals, career transitioners, and people interested in exploring their body image and sexual intimacy in a non-judgemental space.
Jamie Elizabeth Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I specialize in relationship dynamics & all things related to the journey of motherhood; fertility, IVF, miscarriage, adoption, postpartum, & traumatic birth.
Meaningful change happens when we feel supported, confident, & ready. My process helps people clearly define what they really want in their lives & then supports them on that journey. Old limiting beliefs, often born out of trauma, can keep us stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. Together we will build a safe relationship so you can explore what no longer serves you. Doing this in a safe relationship allows your brain to create new neuropathways & your body to release trauma. Through mindfulness, body awareness, & compassionate analysis we will deepen the mind-body connection so you can find the inner space you need to make real change.
I specialize in relationship dynamics & all things related to the journey of motherhood; fertility, IVF, miscarriage, adoption, postpartum, & traumatic birth.
Meaningful change happens when we feel supported, confident, & ready. My process helps people clearly define what they really want in their lives & then supports them on that journey. Old limiting beliefs, often born out of trauma, can keep us stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. Together we will build a safe relationship so you can explore what no longer serves you. Doing this in a safe relationship allows your brain to create new neuropathways & your body to release trauma. Through mindfulness, body awareness, & compassionate analysis we will deepen the mind-body connection so you can find the inner space you need to make real change.
Sometimes all it takes is an outside perspective to be the catalyst for change. But let’s be real, change can be hard, especially when we feel we “should” be able to do it on our own. If there’s one take away message here, it’s that you do not have to do the hard work alone. I hope to be the one by your side on this journey. I aim to treat adult individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health struggles, identity development, LGBTQIA+ and other minority group stressors, and life transitions.
Sometimes all it takes is an outside perspective to be the catalyst for change. But let’s be real, change can be hard, especially when we feel we “should” be able to do it on our own. If there’s one take away message here, it’s that you do not have to do the hard work alone. I hope to be the one by your side on this journey. I aim to treat adult individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health struggles, identity development, LGBTQIA+ and other minority group stressors, and life transitions.
Kelly Aguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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.
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.
Danielle Bailey LICSW, PMH-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I am currently licensed in the states of California, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I am passionate about building meaningful relationships with my clients as they heal and find freedom from past wounds, build deep connections and intimacy with others and discover their true gifts and talents. I work with adults and college students experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress. I have been trained in brainspotting and am a certified perinatal mental health professional
I am currently licensed in the states of California, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I am passionate about building meaningful relationships with my clients as they heal and find freedom from past wounds, build deep connections and intimacy with others and discover their true gifts and talents. I work with adults and college students experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress. I have been trained in brainspotting and am a certified perinatal mental health professional
I specialize in working with attachment, parenting, the perinatal journey, intimate partnerships, life transitions, separation + divorce, trauma and identity.
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.
I specialize in working with attachment, parenting, the perinatal journey, intimate partnerships, life transitions, separation + divorce, trauma and identity.
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.
Angelica Quezada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, with 9 years of experience. I specialize in supporting women through various life stages, including pre-conception, perinatal, postpartum, parenting, first generation, and other major life transitions. My expertise lies in mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and PMADs, as well as reproductive grief (infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss). I also assist with parenting children facing behavioral challenges and offer guidance on relationship issues and communication. I provide telehealth visits and nature therapy sessions.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, with 9 years of experience. I specialize in supporting women through various life stages, including pre-conception, perinatal, postpartum, parenting, first generation, and other major life transitions. My expertise lies in mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and PMADs, as well as reproductive grief (infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss). I also assist with parenting children facing behavioral challenges and offer guidance on relationship issues and communication. I provide telehealth visits and nature therapy sessions.
Heather Kagan Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Online Only)
In addition, I am a certified in perinatal mental health and offer parenting tips and consults.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I hope that that we have a chance to connect. I love helping people realize their strengths and reflect on their feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment. I am happy to chat to see if I am a good fit for what you currently need.
In addition, I am a certified in perinatal mental health and offer parenting tips and consults.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I hope that that we have a chance to connect. I love helping people realize their strengths and reflect on their feelings and experiences in a non judgmental environment. I am happy to chat to see if I am a good fit for what you currently need.
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She also completed her perinatal mental health advanced training.
Amancay Ledezma is an LCSW who provides therapy for adolescents, adults and couples. Amancay believes in life-long learning and recognizes that in absence of learning, growth cannot happen. She values this dynamic in a therapeutic relationship, as it creates accountability and a willingness to seek out that personal growth. Amancay embraces an individualized approach, focused on the needs and desired outcomes of each client.
She also completed her perinatal mental health advanced training.
Amancay Ledezma is an LCSW who provides therapy for adolescents, adults and couples. Amancay believes in life-long learning and recognizes that in absence of learning, growth cannot happen. She values this dynamic in a therapeutic relationship, as it creates accountability and a willingness to seek out that personal growth. Amancay embraces an individualized approach, focused on the needs and desired outcomes of each client.
Mavida Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for the path to parenthood - including those trying to conceive, pregnant - including adoption and surrogacy, experiencing pregnancy loss, or in the postpartum.
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, we believe that it takes a village to raise a mama. Let Mavida be your village.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for the path to parenthood - including those trying to conceive, pregnant - including adoption and surrogacy, experiencing pregnancy loss, or in the postpartum.
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, we believe that it takes a village to raise a mama. Let Mavida be your village.
I serve as a West Los Angeles/Santa Monica Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.
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.
I serve as a West Los Angeles/Santa Monica Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.
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.
My other area of focus and a passion of mine, is working with intended parents who are struggling with fertility as well as those who are experiencing difficulties as it relates to pregnancy issues.
I have worked as a therapist in Los Angeles for over 26 years with various populations. For the past 15 years I have worked in the educational school system. Through my professional experience and training, I have a lot of expertise working with older adolescents and adults. My current focus is young adults, as this is a period in one's life that can be especially challenging given all the social, emotional and physical changes that transpire. I work to help my clients navigate these transitions to better be able to cope.
My other area of focus and a passion of mine, is working with intended parents who are struggling with fertility as well as those who are experiencing difficulties as it relates to pregnancy issues.
I have worked as a therapist in Los Angeles for over 26 years with various populations. For the past 15 years I have worked in the educational school system. Through my professional experience and training, I have a lot of expertise working with older adolescents and adults. My current focus is young adults, as this is a period in one's life that can be especially challenging given all the social, emotional and physical changes that transpire. I work to help my clients navigate these transitions to better be able to cope.
Saguaro Family Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Specialities include: pregnancy loss, infertility, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, depression, family conflict, relational issues, adjustment, cultural issues.
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 work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (We are a boutique group Telehealth practice- warm & fuzzy).
Specialities include: pregnancy loss, infertility, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, depression, family conflict, relational issues, adjustment, cultural issues.
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 work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (We are a boutique group Telehealth practice- warm & fuzzy).
My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and trust. I have specialized training in classic and complex trauma, PTSD, and mind-body somatic practices. Using an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic techniques with intentionality, I support individuals in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, perinatal/ postpartum depression, self-esteem, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other challenges.
My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and trust. I have specialized training in classic and complex trauma, PTSD, and mind-body somatic practices. Using an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic techniques with intentionality, I support individuals in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, perinatal/ postpartum depression, self-esteem, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other challenges.
Larissa House
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Serving couples and individuals (including moms navigating prenatal, postpartum, parenting, 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, PA, and FL to help you heal, strengthen and grow.
Serving couples and individuals (including moms navigating prenatal, postpartum, parenting, 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, PA, and FL to help you heal, strengthen and grow.
My advanced training in EMDR addresses the spectrum of maternal mental health from trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and birth trauma.
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.
My advanced training in EMDR addresses the spectrum of maternal mental health from trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and birth trauma.
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 have a post-graduate specialty with women facing transitions, parenting, infertility, miscarriage, and postpartum anxiety and depression.
My practice is grounded in my belief in the transformative power of therapy. So often in life, we hide parts of ourselves that feel unacceptable or shameful. In this space, we can be curious and open, working together towards self-understanding, growth, and finding a path to one's authentic self. My style is empathetic, warm, intuitive, direct and non-judgmental. influenced by intensive post-graduate trainings in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
I have a post-graduate specialty with women facing transitions, parenting, infertility, miscarriage, and postpartum anxiety and depression.
My practice is grounded in my belief in the transformative power of therapy. So often in life, we hide parts of ourselves that feel unacceptable or shameful. In this space, we can be curious and open, working together towards self-understanding, growth, and finding a path to one's authentic self. My style is empathetic, warm, intuitive, direct and non-judgmental. influenced by intensive post-graduate trainings in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
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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.