Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Kate Sutton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and welcoming space to discuss anything from sexual/relationship issues
postpartum
, to gender dysphoria, making good sex great, erectile problems, pain during sex, kink, or disturbing sexual interests.
Let’s talk about sex and relationships! I am here to help you feel comfortable working through the hard stuff, and sex and relationship issues can be some of the hardest stuff for people to talk about. Together, we’ll create a comfortable, judgment-free space to explore your wants and needs, improve communication with others in your life, and promote intimate, meaningful, and healthy (sexual) relationships. My aim is to help you, and any potentially involved partner(s), to reach your full personal, relationship, and sexual potential in order to lead your happiest and most fulfilling life.
Eriko Timbers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working and addressing issues including depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, relationships,
pregnancy
, parenting challenges and trauma.
Accepting Clients( In-person or via Telehealth) My ideal client is someone who is seeking a calm and comfortable atmosphere where they can fully express themselves. Part of the process is working together to identify their individual issues and expand upon them as needed. Clients can expect a confidential and safe space where they can be heard, treated with respect, and a receive a professional therapeutic approach to address their individual need
Liz Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders for adolescents and adults, as well as during the
perinatal
period (i.
Welcome! I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals to help navigate strong emotions, challenges and transitions as they arise. I strive to provide tools to aid with suffering in the present, while also working to improve overall relationships and functioning.
Rebecca Lehman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression and specialize in working with parents. This includes
pregnancy
,
postpartum
, and managing the demands of on-going parenting. I am a Certified
Perinatal
Mental Health Provider through
Postpartum
Support International and feel honored to support parents through such significant life changes.
Marianne T Vernacchia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
My other areas of specialty include addiction, substance abuse, codependency, parenting children with special needs, divorce related issues, obesity and weight related issues in children and adults, co-parenting,
postpartum
mood disorders, children and adolescent issues, depression and bipolar disorder in adults and children.
My goal is to provide clients with a safe place to talk, sort through feelings and explore issues that may be affecting their mood, behavior, motivation or relationships. Using a combination of supportive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, my work is about supporting clients while looking at the sources of distress and helping them to improve their reactions, make changes, and cope with life and others in a healthier way. I work with individuals, couples, and children for any issue they are struggling with either individually or as a family.
Amy R Swenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a special interest in helping navigate the overwhelm and distress of infertility and IVF,
pregnancy
,
postpartum
, and parenting.
Together we will build a safe, collaborative relationship to help you learn new coping skills and make well-informed decisions regarding your life path. Over time, you will become more confident in who you are, how you feel, and where you're headed.
Kelley Lockwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Additionally, I specialize in assisting parents-to-be and new parents struggling with infertility and
perinatal
mood disorders (depression, anxiety), which often originates on our path to parenthood.
Are you struggling, knowing it's time for a change but unsure where or how to start? Therapy doesn’t have to be a daunting process. While change and vulnerability can be difficult, I make every effort to help you move toward your goals at a pace defined by you. Whether it's related to our relationships, career, self perceptions and/or how we fit into our world, life's challenges can propel us toward seeking help. Finding our path and achieving our goals are vital in obtaining happiness and satisfaction in life. I want to help you get there.
Jennifer Bymun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in
perinatal
mental health and supporting families through,
pregnancy
,
postpartum
, and parenting, I help you learn ways to improve your mood and your bond with your child and create strategies for revival that are actually do-able.
Are you a parent who’s going through the motions each day but feel like you’re not really living? You want to thrive in this time of your life, but instead you’re surviving. Do you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, or unseen? You get stuck in thought cycles that seem never ending, and you feel out of touch with yourself and out of control of your emotions. You have to be strong for everyone else while on the inside you’re falling apart. It’s exhausting. It’s not easy to admit you’re not enjoying every moment of this, and other people in your life don’t understand.You long to find relief and wish you could experience more joy.
Krista Andreana Yapp-Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Currenly seeing telehealth clients only. I am passionate about individuals and couples who are searching to find their true and whole, authentic self. Through Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Experiential Practices, Yoga Therapy and other Holistic modalities; I empower individuals and couples to live their true authentic self from the inside out and outside in. Various Specialties Include: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Changes/Challenges, Identity Issues, Life Transitions, Low Self-Esteem, Loss of Self, Shame, Vulnerability, Communication and Connection Issues, Trust Issues, Deepening Relationships,and
Perinatal
Mental Health.
Dolat Bolandi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in helping new and expectant parents adjust to "the new normal," cope with
postpartum
depression, and more.
Life can be challenging sometimes ... especially for those of us in the Bay Area. On the surface, everything seems great. Yet, many of us are stressed, overwhelmed, and irritable. This often comes from a deep sense of feeling unfulfilled, empty, helpless, and unsatisfied. As a result, our relationships may suffer and our jobs as parents can become especially difficult. That's where I come in. -- My passion is helping you understand what's holding you back ... and developing ways to help you live a more fulfilled, balanced, and harmonious life.
Jamie Van Zanen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in maternal mental health with extensive training in working with individuals and couples coping with fertility challenges, grief & loss, cancer & fertility,
pregnancy
&
postpartum
mood disorders, and adjustment to motherhood and an evolving identity.
Are attempts to control your fertility completely stressing you out? Do you experience anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sadness, or hopelessness related to fertility? Does your desire to build a family overwhelm your thoughts? Do you have difficulty engaging in meaningful relationships and enjoyable activities? Or perhaps you are feeling isolated or living in quiet shame? If any of these sound familiar, please know that you are not alone, and I can help!
Jennifer Yager
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PPS
Verified
Verified
I also enjoy working with mothers who need support around parenting, marriage, relationships,
pregnancy
and
postpartum
.
The best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you will experience unconditional acceptance and a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings. Over the course of therapy, you will feel more confident in yourself, your decisions and build healthy coping skills. For 15 years I have helped my clients cope with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, parenting, divorce, affairs, eating disorders, relationships, communication, grief and loss, setting appropriate boundaries, increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
Not accepting new clients
Jessica Bullwinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specific clinical interests include anxiety, depression, adult women ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, parenting,
postpartum
depression and women's issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don't know where to start? Are you needing help with your children or problems within your family? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and your relationships. Are you struggling with adult ADHD? I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged. I work with you to address a wide array of relationship concerns.
Kara Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe everyone has within them the power to enact change in their own life. However, often people get stuck in patterns of behavior and thinking that are incompatible with their desired changes. That is where therapy comes in! I enjoy working with people to change their thinking, and thus behavior, in order to help them achieve their goals and maximize happiness in all areas of life. I specialize in
perinatal
mental health; encompassing family planning, fertility journey,
pregnancy
/infant loss,
pregnancy
, birth trauma,
postpartum
issues, and transitioning to parenthood. I also enjoy working with people with anxiety/depression.
Kristen Barragan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I have training in
perinatal
mood disorders to help support new moms.
My therapeutic style is authentic and interactive. I love creating a safe space for my clients to process their thoughts, feelings, and emotions without shame or judgement. I provide empathy, support, psycho-education, encouragement and validate my clients feelings and unique life experiences. I work with my clients on healing from past trauma while making connections from their past to present thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I see my clients through an attachment lens and believe we all deserve and are wired for love and connection.
Sharon A Humphrey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in trauma, anxiety,
pregnancy
loss, fertility issues, and insomnia.
Experiencing challenge is part of the human condition. When those challenges threaten to overwhelm, having a warm, empathic, non-judgmental therapist to walk alongside you can be extremely helpful. I specialize in helping individuals with a trauma history, recent or remote, to regain confidence and a sense of control in their lives. Understanding how trauma has affected one's outlook on themselves, others, and the world allows lasting change to unfold. In addition to childhood trauma, I work with those who have experienced recent trauma and reproductive trauma, such as
pregnancy
loss, termination of desired
pregnancy
, & infertility.
Waitlist for new clients
Veronna Dizon | Good Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I specialize in maternal mental health & have years of experience helping parents adust to
pregnancy
and the
postpartum
period.
There are moments in life when it all feels like too much and nothing seems to be going right or you know could be better. If this sounds like you, I’d love to connect. I offer therapy to people dealing with anxiety, depression and life transitions related to school, family or relationships. Therapy with me means working together to give you the support you need and helping you find healthy ways to cope and start feeling better.
Family Tree Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Family Tree Wellness offers counseling, education and support for new moms and for people experiencing fertility challenges,
pregnancy
or
postpartum
suffering, birth trauma or loss. Family Tree Wellness is a group psychotherapy practice where moms and babies (and dads!) are welcome, and where the struggles of reproduction and
postpartum
transitions are understood and deeply cared for. We are knowledgable about matrescence and can help hold and support new and struggling families without judgment. You don't need to do this alone.
Ashley Michelle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is also a passion of mine to partner with individuals in need of therapy related to pregnancies,
postpartum
, and other
perinatal
struggles.
The reality of life is that it is hard. I genuinely love what I do because I get to help people learn how to find ways to make the hard times feel more manageable, and find and create more of the beautiful moments. It truly is an honor to be able to walk alongside someone as they discover how to enhance their life. My style is client-centered, as I believe it is important to meet my clients right where they’re at on their journeys. I believe our minds are incredible: incredibly complex yet thankfully also malleable. I value being able to provide a therapy environment that is safe, calm, and confidential.
Marianna Babiolakis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people in all areas of reproductive mental health including those struggling with fertility issues,
perinatal
anxiety/depression and parenting as well as birth workers.
Seeking support takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and gentle environment for you to explore deep wounds and connect with who you truly are. I utilize a holistic approach to address your whole being - mind, body and spirit - while staying curious about the parts that make you, you. Therapy is a unique setting where we can work together to tap into your core energy. Many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out or isolated. My work begins by meeting you wherever you are and walking alongside you as we honor your intuition, develop a deeper understanding of your emotions and cultivate tools for grounding.
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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.