Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in San Jose, CA
I’m Bridget Joyce, LCSW, PMH-C, a therapist based in California who is focused on working with clients via telehealth around anxiety, trauma, and all things perinatal mental health (including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, adjusting to parenthood, and losses such as miscarriages, stillbirths, and terminations for medical reasons).
I primarily draw on the therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I’m passionate about working with folks during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, and experiences of loss. I have completed advanced perinatal mental health psychotherapy training.
I’m Bridget Joyce, LCSW, PMH-C, a therapist based in California who is focused on working with clients via telehealth around anxiety, trauma, and all things perinatal mental health (including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, adjusting to parenthood, and losses such as miscarriages, stillbirths, and terminations for medical reasons).
I primarily draw on the therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I’m passionate about working with folks during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, and experiences of loss. I have completed advanced perinatal mental health psychotherapy training.
Maybe you're navigating the challenges of relationships, parenting, or the perinatal period.
My specialty is in somatic psychotherapy, which integrates the mind and body to help you process emotions, heal trauma, and build resilience. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, using mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and creative techniques.
Maybe you're navigating the challenges of relationships, parenting, or the perinatal period.
My specialty is in somatic psychotherapy, which integrates the mind and body to help you process emotions, heal trauma, and build resilience. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, using mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and creative techniques.
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders for adolescents and adults, as well as during the perinatal period (i.e., pregnancy, postpartum).
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. My approach is very focused and I work hard to get the most out of each session. I also have a background in supervising and work with those who are in the mental health field.
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders for adolescents and adults, as well as during the perinatal period (i.e., pregnancy, postpartum).
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. My approach is very focused and I work hard to get the most out of each session. I also have a background in supervising and work with those who are in the mental health field.
Bridget Balajadia, Lupine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe you had a horrible event happen during your pregnancy or birth.
I specialize in working with mothers who experience treatment resistant depression or anxiety after birth (many of whom have also experienced trauma). I help mothers heal and move forward through EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Therapy both of which are evidence based, safe, and have amazing results associated with them.
Maybe you had a horrible event happen during your pregnancy or birth.
I specialize in working with mothers who experience treatment resistant depression or anxiety after birth (many of whom have also experienced trauma). I help mothers heal and move forward through EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Therapy both of which are evidence based, safe, and have amazing results associated with them.
I've trained with leading maternal mental health experts and understand the profound changes of pregnancy and postpartum life.
Does it feel like you're constantly pulled between giving everything to your newborn and being a devoted daughter? As a new mom in your late 30s or early 40s, you built your life on achievement — from your thriving Bay Area career to caring for your family. Your internal voice is saying things like, 'Am I doing enough?' or 'Should I be doing more?' or 'Family always comes first . . .' Sound familiar?
I help moms over 36 with a newborn at home ease into motherhood, release perfectionism and guilt, reconnect with their own instincts, and create their personal rhythm of mothering that honors what feels authentic to them.
I've trained with leading maternal mental health experts and understand the profound changes of pregnancy and postpartum life.
Does it feel like you're constantly pulled between giving everything to your newborn and being a devoted daughter? As a new mom in your late 30s or early 40s, you built your life on achievement — from your thriving Bay Area career to caring for your family. Your internal voice is saying things like, 'Am I doing enough?' or 'Should I be doing more?' or 'Family always comes first . . .' Sound familiar?
I help moms over 36 with a newborn at home ease into motherhood, release perfectionism and guilt, reconnect with their own instincts, and create their personal rhythm of mothering that honors what feels authentic to them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meggie Zanger
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95153
I'm passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting those on their fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
You may have found that due to some recent life circumstance, you are feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, or even ashamed. These are natural, human emotions, which can arise from a host of reasons including fertility challenges, reproductive loss, adjusting to parenthood, work-related stress, starting college, or relationship issues. It can feel isolating, and you deserve to be seen and understood. The good news is you don’t have to go through it alone, and you were never meant to.
I'm passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting those on their fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
You may have found that due to some recent life circumstance, you are feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, or even ashamed. These are natural, human emotions, which can arise from a host of reasons including fertility challenges, reproductive loss, adjusting to parenthood, work-related stress, starting college, or relationship issues. It can feel isolating, and you deserve to be seen and understood. The good news is you don’t have to go through it alone, and you were never meant to.
I am passionate about working and addressing issues including depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, relationships, pregnancy, parenting challenges and trauma.
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
I am passionate about working and addressing issues including depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, relationships, pregnancy, parenting challenges and trauma.
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
You feel like you should be happy now that you are pregnant or postpartum, but somehow that internal anxiety switch that worries about something bad happening will not turn off.
I’m a clinical psychologist with hospital-based experience in OB-GYN, NICU, and oncology settings. I specialize in supporting women and birthing people through fertility challenges and decision making, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment and birth trauma. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative, tailored to your unique needs.
You feel like you should be happy now that you are pregnant or postpartum, but somehow that internal anxiety switch that worries about something bad happening will not turn off.
I’m a clinical psychologist with hospital-based experience in OB-GYN, NICU, and oncology settings. I specialize in supporting women and birthing people through fertility challenges and decision making, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment and birth trauma. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative, tailored to your unique needs.
This includes pregnancy, postpartum, and managing the demands of on-going parenting.
I am also passionate about helping parents who are managing medical complications or special needs with their children. Whether it was a one time event or is a chronic condition I understand how complicated and isolating the experience can be.
This includes pregnancy, postpartum, and managing the demands of on-going parenting.
I am also passionate about helping parents who are managing medical complications or special needs with their children. Whether it was a one time event or is a chronic condition I understand how complicated and isolating the experience can be.
Amy R Swenson - Empowered Reproduction
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Would you like to feel more grounded on your fertility journey, during pregnancy, or postpartum?
I have a special interest in helping navigate the overwhelm and distress of infertility, IVF, pregnancy after infertility/loss, postpartum, & parenting. I can help adults manage depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and express and integrate feelings related to family transitions. New coaching offering: Empowered Conceptions, Pregnancy, & Postpartum.
Would you like to feel more grounded on your fertility journey, during pregnancy, or postpartum?
I have a special interest in helping navigate the overwhelm and distress of infertility, IVF, pregnancy after infertility/loss, postpartum, & parenting. I can help adults manage depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and express and integrate feelings related to family transitions. New coaching offering: Empowered Conceptions, Pregnancy, & Postpartum.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the unique challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, I'm here to offer nurturing guidance and support.
My goal is to help you tap into your inner resources and strengths, and to develop new skills and perspectives that can support your growth and healing. Whatever your concerns may be, know that you don't have to face them alone.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the unique challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, I'm here to offer nurturing guidance and support.
My goal is to help you tap into your inner resources and strengths, and to develop new skills and perspectives that can support your growth and healing. Whatever your concerns may be, know that you don't have to face them alone.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma, cultural identity, parenting, and life transitions.
Therapy with me centers on safety, dignity, and emotional truth. We explore root causes, untangle inherited narratives, and build healing strategies that resonate with your lived experience. I offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that honors your resilience and centers connection—not just symptom relief.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma, cultural identity, parenting, and life transitions.
Therapy with me centers on safety, dignity, and emotional truth. We explore root causes, untangle inherited narratives, and build healing strategies that resonate with your lived experience. I offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that honors your resilience and centers connection—not just symptom relief.
Working with clients who are at pivotal life transitions, whether it be sparked by grief and loss, postpartum, relationship changes, identity discovery, relocating, or exploring new parts of self and ways of being
"You are not a drop in the ocean but the entire ocean in one drop"-Rumi. You have everything you need already within you and I am honored to come along side you and support you in your journey to self re-covery.
Working with clients who are at pivotal life transitions, whether it be sparked by grief and loss, postpartum, relationship changes, identity discovery, relocating, or exploring new parts of self and ways of being
"You are not a drop in the ocean but the entire ocean in one drop"-Rumi. You have everything you need already within you and I am honored to come along side you and support you in your journey to self re-covery.
That's why our service is primarily geared towards women (and men) who are pregnant or postpartum or have young children under the age of 12 years old, or couples during the early stages of their relationship.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
That's why our service is primarily geared towards women (and men) who are pregnant or postpartum or have young children under the age of 12 years old, or couples during the early stages of their relationship.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
With over 25+ years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, I help individuals and couples navigate complex reproductive journeys, including infertility, reproductive trauma, and pregnancy or child loss.
You may be wrestling with grief, anxiety, or the quiet ache of dreams that haven't unfolded as planned. Whether you're navigating fertility struggles, using donor gametes, or pursuing surrogacy, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. You deserve a space where you don't have to explain the nuances of fertility treatments, a space where you're met with understanding, cultural responsiveness, and care. My role is to help you process complex emotions and feel empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence on your terms.
With over 25+ years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, I help individuals and couples navigate complex reproductive journeys, including infertility, reproductive trauma, and pregnancy or child loss.
You may be wrestling with grief, anxiety, or the quiet ache of dreams that haven't unfolded as planned. Whether you're navigating fertility struggles, using donor gametes, or pursuing surrogacy, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. You deserve a space where you don't have to explain the nuances of fertility treatments, a space where you're met with understanding, cultural responsiveness, and care. My role is to help you process complex emotions and feel empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence on your terms.
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.
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.
These are common things I hear when I’m working with new mothers struggling with mood and anxiety around pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I have over a decade of experience treating depression and anxiety and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I help new mothers learn how to take care of themselves again, get the support they need from others and wake up in the morning with hope for the day.
These are common things I hear when I’m working with new mothers struggling with mood and anxiety around pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I have over a decade of experience treating depression and anxiety and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I help new mothers learn how to take care of themselves again, get the support they need from others and wake up in the morning with hope for the day.
My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal- postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach with a collaborative therapeutic style. I tend to play an active role in sessions and bring curiosity and humor to the therapy relationship, which allows my clients to feel comfortable.
My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal- postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach with a collaborative therapeutic style. I tend to play an active role in sessions and bring curiosity and humor to the therapy relationship, which allows my clients to feel comfortable.
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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.