Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in San Diego, CA

You imagined the path to parenthood to look a lot different. Pregnancy , trying to conceive, coping with losses and becoming a parent for the first (or umpteenth time) can be quite different than expected. It's important to get help if you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious as you anticipate becoming a parent, are currently pregnant, or just had a baby.

Life seems to come with so many violations of expectations, especially on the journey towards parenthood. Sometimes we are left feeling alone, defeated, and without direction. Sometimes anxious thoughts consume our lives, and we are often unsure of how we will be able (or if we will be able) to handle the next thing life throws at us. No matter what you are faced with, reaching out is a brave and powerful step in a positive direction, and takes a lot of courage. You are the expert in your life and your experiences, and there is so much within you that we can use to create a stable foundation, on which you can begin to stand again.

I acted as a "doula" (supportive birth companion) for friends and family members over the years, and I found this emotional support role to be a rich and rewarding one. This prompted me to transition from my career as an attorney to one as a therapist. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I support individuals and couples encountering relationship challenges, emotional pain, grief and loss, and life transitions including new additions to the family and career changes.

If you find yourself feeling stuck, confused, and unable to make the changes you want in your life, then I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, work stress, and grief/loss. I am passionate about helping people develop healthy relationships in all facets of their lives. My clients will develop the tools to set boundaries in their interpersonal relationships, identify self-limiting patterns, and become more psychologically flexible to achieve significant change and personal growth.

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?

I understand that the road to parenthood does not always go as planned. It may include difficulty trying to conceive, pregnancy and/or birth complications, pregnancy loss, or rough postpartum periods. It can bring up some unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed and depressed, feeling disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, having scary thoughts, lack of support, relational challenges and general difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy , delivery, and postpartum periods.

Chrishawn is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT# 122888) and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC# 8729 ) providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. When working with clients, she looks through a holistic lens that focuses on the client as a whole. She has experience working with individuals and families in addition to providing psychoeducation to parents of children with varying social and emotional challenges. Chrishawn has a special interest in working with individuals in the prenatal stage, postpartum stage, LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families as well as military families.

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.

Our life experiences and social influences inform the ways that we cope, sometimes leading us in directions we do not desire and into ways of being in relationships that can be destructive. My belief is that at the heart of each and every human there are strengths and preferred narratives to be discovered and there is an innate ability to cultivate self-compassion, to heal from the past, to learn to communicate our needs and desires, and ultimately to create healthy relationships. I am passionate about supporting you in achieving lasting connection, joy, and fulfillment in your relationships.

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over twenty-five years of experience, I have worked with trauma, medical diagnosis, grief, and mental health. I am also a former perinatal social worker with years of expertise supporting couples managing the stress and fears associated with infertility and pregnancy loss. I am keenly sensitive to the primal pain stemming from traumatic births, surrogacy, NICU admissions, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and unexpected loss. As a therapist, I foster a strength-based perspective while holding space that allows for safety, transparency, growth, and healing.

A Journey to a Healthier You...therapy is a journey to discovering a healthier self by developing a positive & healthy mind set. Learning how to deal with life issues and coping with them in an effective way. I help guide you through your personal journey of self growth and awareness. Allowing yourself grace and to breathe more easily. The psychotherapy approaches that I utilize in the counseling sessions are Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic therapies. I provide a nurturing and compassionate therapeutic environment with a client-centered approach.

Barbara is a bilingual (Spanish), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT# 121563), providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. She is a survivor of postpartum depression and has a passion for facilitating individuals' healing. Barbara's personal and professional experiences guide her therapeutic lens to meet you where you are and work as a partner to create a balanced life. She believes that you are the expert in your life. She uses her empathetic listening, acknowledgement and sincerity to develop a positive open relationship with you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 10 years of experience working with adults. I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. Therapy can be life changing, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in its success. My goal is to help you discover your strengths to improve your life and current experiences. I believe it is a privilege to do this work and I would be honored to walk with you in your journey. I believe you will find working with me and the staff at RMHW to be warm and inviting.

Psychotherapy is a deeply personal experience that can relieve anxiety and depression, and foster authentic connection and meaning in our lives. In my work for 20 years now as a psychologist and author, I remain committed and passionate about helping clients uncover early dynamics that still seem to interfere with securing the kind of relationships and positive feelings about ourselves that we all strive for. I often find myself in the role of gently reminding clients about the parts of themselves that have temporarily gone underground, and are vital to their creativity and well-being.

"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.

I am fascinated by the affects of attachment and bonding on interpersonal relationships and have a deep commitment to helping people articulate and address the core issues with which they struggle. I am currently working towards my PMH-C ( Perinatal Mental Health Certification), as I am passionate about supporting women and families experiencing fertility, pregnancy , postpartum , pregnancy /infant loss, TFMR, grief, adoption, and parenting. I am a a mom who struggled with postpartum anxiety and OCD with both of my pregnancies, so I know firsthand how shameful and isolating these experiences can be.

No life is free of change or pain, but life is also too short to constantly feel stressed, lost, or unfulfilled. Self-exploration and skill building through our work together can empower you to overcome life's challenges and make lasting positive changes.

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.

Do you want help with finding balance in your life? I am an interactive, empathetic therapist and provide support, understanding, practical feedback and guidance. Sometimes the sense of self is not meeting personal, professional, or social needs. By working together, we can develop awareness and effectively address life challenges to find balance in your life. Treatment is personalized to you or your child and the specific situation. I am not accepting new clients, but my amazing therapists at Hilber Psychological Services are ready to work with you!