Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Oakland, CA
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Minerva Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of depression (including
prenatal
and
postpartum
), anxiety, trauma, addictions, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions.
Barbara Moura
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Sometimes the coping strategies that we use no longer work for us. And the usual support systems we turn to, are at times just not enough. Therapy can be an added support to help us figure out new strategies to cope with the challenges and times of transition in our lives. I provide a calm and reflective space, where together we will reach a deeper understanding of what holds you back and what changes you need to make to live your life more fully. Some areas of specialization include women's issues,
perinatal
and postnatal disorders, early parenting and cancer.
Tracy Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include:
pregnancy
/infant loss,
postpartum
, reproductive health and conception, grief/loss, relationship issues, occupational stress, life transitions, self-esteem and core beliefs, cultural identity and adaptation, and racial trauma.
Everyone struggles at some time in their lives with situations that are emotionally overwhelming. Making the decision to seek professional help is a positive first step towards healing. My goal is to create a compassionate space that will welcome your healing, personal growth and development while getting to the heart of the matter, making genuine change possible.
Sarah Spear
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My areas of interest and specialty include life transitions, loss, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity questions, infertility,
pregnancy
,
postpartum
, and parenting.
Psychotherapy offers us an opportunity to better understand ourselves and to create important and meaningful changes in our lives. It also offers an effective way to address questions and feelings that we may find confusing or painful. I approach this work with empathy, warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. I tailor my approach to the particular needs of each client, offering both the opportunity to reflect and explore as well as down to earth, pragmatic tools to address difficult feelings or behaviors.
Kari Kagan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have specialized training in
perinatal
issues, including
prenatal
and
postpartum
anxiety and depression.
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathic, and oriented toward achieving the results my clients desire. I provide skills to increase awareness of problematic patterns that can lead to feeling stuck. Left unaddressed, these patterns can take a toll on relationships, work, health, and self-worth. My goal is to create a non-judgmental and supportive space for exploration and change and to help people get back to living a more meaningful and enjoyable life. In addition, I emphasize a "strength-based" approach, in which I help clients identify and build from strengths and other positive qualities they already have.
Cathy Berman
Marriage & Family Therapist, RNP, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have many years of experience helping women and couples with depression and anxiety during
pregnancy
and
postpartum
, which occurs in one out of five women and one in ten men.
Are you going through a major change such as leaving home, working through relationship struggles, becoming new parents, fertility challenges, balancing home and work life, loss of a loved one or job or dealing with illness? Has your comfort zone been pulled out from under you? These changes can feel like a wave knocked you down. You have come to the right place if you want compassionate, yet straightforward support. Working together, we will focus on your goals, find solutions and help to get you feeling on track, healthy and equipped with new coping tools.
Emily Overstreet
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults with a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to struggles in relationships to
prenatal
and
postpartum
challenges to concerns around self-esteem and identity.
It takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy, and thus I strive to create a space in which individuals feel truly seen, heard, and deeply understood. I believe that people are intrinsically resilient, and I will work with you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself so that you can make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will work toward navigating difficult transitions, improving the quality of your relationships, and developing more effective coping skills. My style is warm and collaborative, and I always tailor treatment to individual needs.
Waitlist for new clients
Mikaela A Wapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CD DONA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with queer and polyamorous individuals and relationships, as well as those navigating fertility,
pregnancy
, birth,
postpartum
, and parenting.
It is in our nature to change and grow. Our relationship to our bodies, sexuality, gender, friendships, environment, community, romantic partnerships, and ways of thinking is constantly evolving and transforming. This is the ebb and flow of our lives. In order to embody and dream the future we desire, we need to be in relationship with where we come from: presencing individual, inherited, and cultural practices that have contributed to the context we are in today. As your therapist, I offer unconditional presence, curiosity, and capacity to support exploration, embodiment, and learning to tune to the body's wisdom and experience.
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Casey Loughran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with issues related to identity development, trauma, attachment insecurity, relationship instability, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and
postpartum
depression and anxiety.
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and enjoyment in life, relief from feeling stuck, strengthened coping skills to manage life stressors, and progress towards one's inherent potential to thrive.
Kristine Karaca
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with young adults and college students, parents, individuals in the
perinatal
period, and those who are experiencing life transitions, or have a history of trauma.
The decision to pursue therapy is often not an easy one. However, in working with a therapist, most people find a sense of relief that comes with learning that change is possible. Whether your concerns are long-standing patterns or new adjustments, through collaborative exploration within a therapeutic relationship, new ways of relating and coping can develop.
Hannah Michele Raiden-Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with adults throughout the lifespan and have specialized knowledge and skills supporting new parents, parents with
perinatal
mood disorders, and adults and parents of children who are experiencing medical crises.
Sometimes, things happen in life that cause us significant pain, whether this stems from early life experiences, life transitions, mental illness, interpersonal difficulties or unexpected crisis. Navigating through these experiences in a therapeutic setting can make the difference between tolerating the pain (or even resorting to methods of easing the pain that create more problems) and coming through it more resilient with the ability to live a life with meaning.
Ellie Ehrenhaft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have a specialty working with pregnant/
postpartum
women, couples struggling with infertility, and mothers of young children, supporting them as they navigate these life transitions.
I offer therapy services to help you understand challenges you are facing, learn ways to actualize your full potential, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life. I work with individual clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, and challenges at work or in relationships. As an interactive, solution focused therapist with over 20 years of experience, I am here for you.
Stacy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in working with people dealing with infertility and alternative family building as well as women experiencing
prenatal
and
postpartum
anxiety and depression.
I strongly believe that all of us are capable of connecting to an experience of profound well being, whatever the circumstances of our lives may be. My goal in therapy is to help you access that state within yourself. I aim to help you recognize and accept the many layers of your experience and to support you in acting skillfully and authentically in the world. My first priority is to create an atmosphere of safety and trust so that you are able to freely explore your challenges, concerns and desires. After we understand your difficulties, we can collaborate to create the desired change and growth.
Alana Morazzini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in working with new or expecting parents during the sometimes difficult transition to parenthood, and women who are experiencing
perinatal
mood challenges, including
Prenatal
and
Postpartum
depression and/or anxiety.
This time we are living through in unprecedented. Lonely, worried, depressed, over-extended, these are the common themes many of us are struggling with on an overwhelming scale. Having a professional who can truly listen deeply and compassionately can help you find your footing again. My interaction style is warm, honest, and responsive. My approach involves collaboration to understand what works best for you in order to help you find a personalized path through the difficulties you are facing.
Valerie Labanca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training in a variety of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, and relational therapy. I have had many years of experience working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic violence, mood disorders, ADHD,
postpartum
depression/anxiety, issues related to infertility, interpersonal relational challenges, panic disorders, immigration challenges, parenting challenges, insomnia, trans-related challenges
Leesha Mony
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT, 122582
The journey into parenthood is unique for every family. The nuances, the surprises, the joys, and everything else that comes with it, bring about change and transformations that touch deep. During this season,
perinatal
counseling can help support you in navigating the changing landscape and any other challenges that may surface. Seeking help during this time can help you find your footing and root down into this transition. Whether you are planning on becoming pregnant, are pregnant, or navigating the
postpartum
period.
Veronna Dizon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a strong supporter of maternal mental health and am passionate about helping couples and individuals navigate the stress that comes with trying to conceive and the full
perinatal
adjustment.
I provide therapy to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply going through a difficult time in their life. Maybe it's related to your work or relationships; sometimes, it can just be plain hard to work through it on your own. And that's where I come in. Therapy with me means taking the time to get to know you and help you find solutions or new ways to manage whatever it is you're going through so you can start feeling better. Some of the type of clients that I enjoy working with are young adults, recent graduates, those trying to start a family or new parents.
Abby Maimon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals suffering from symptoms of anxiety and depression, both circumstantial and life-long,
perinatal
/maternal mental health struggles, challenging life transitions and developmental stages, those seeking relationship building/separating, parenting, first-time, brave therapy seekers and an essential desire to be understood. It can be intimidating to begin the process of self-exploration. It is not a simple endeavor. However, when the fit between psychotherapist and therapy seeker is a match, it can feel immensely relieving. Each individual is unique as is one's process of self discovery.
Jessica Gould Deitch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also have specialized training in
perinatal
mental health and am passionate about supporting parents through this time.
I aim to create a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore whatever pain or experience you need help with. My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I use an individualized approach and tailor my interventions to your unique and specific needs. I combine down to earth, practical support with a depth-oriented approach focused on symptom relief and shifting long-standing patterns that have gotten in the way. I also focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship in which each person I work with feels cared for and understood.
Lindsey G Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, MA
Verified
Verified
Transitions in our lives need to be marked and held to be integrated. The journey through can be dark and confusing, and how we adapt, grow, and who we look to for support, will illuminate our paths. I have had a focus on those contemporary rites of passage within my own experience, coming into adulthood, birth and parenthood, through relationships, my own identity, and facing our last goodbyes to loved ones. My work as a birth doula drew even more emphasis on the importance of our experiences around
pregnancy
and
childbirth
, and how celebrating the changing of our seasons was crucial to our sense of self.
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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.