Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Temecula, CA
Feeling Lost? Wondering, “Where do I go from here?”
My clients are individuals navigating life after toxic relationships, major transitions, or motherhood who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, overthinking, and self-doubt. They often say, “I don’t feel like myself” or “I keep ending up in the same situations.” We use a trauma-informed, DBT-based approach to help you regulate emotions, set boundaries, rebuild self-trust, and break unhealthy cycles—so you can feel grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
Feeling Lost? Wondering, “Where do I go from here?”
My clients are individuals navigating life after toxic relationships, major transitions, or motherhood who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, overthinking, and self-doubt. They often say, “I don’t feel like myself” or “I keep ending up in the same situations.” We use a trauma-informed, DBT-based approach to help you regulate emotions, set boundaries, rebuild self-trust, and break unhealthy cycles—so you can feel grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe space where you can develop new patterns and experience emotional wellness and healing. I practice from a variety of theoretical frameworks, drawing on aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches through a trauma-informed lens.
Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe space where you can develop new patterns and experience emotional wellness and healing. I practice from a variety of theoretical frameworks, drawing on aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches through a trauma-informed lens.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact.
Next, we create a tailored plan aligned with your relationship and life stage. This may include clarifying shared values, strengthening communication, addressing conflict or emotional distance, or supporting the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum using discreet, evidence-based approaches.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact.
Next, we create a tailored plan aligned with your relationship and life stage. This may include clarifying shared values, strengthening communication, addressing conflict or emotional distance, or supporting the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum using discreet, evidence-based approaches.
I work with adolescents, young adults, postpartum mothers, and individuals feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves during major life transitions.
I offer a compassionate, person-centered approach tailored to each client’s needs. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based tools to help clients manage anxiety, regulate emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. I have a special passion for postpartum support, adolescents, and young adults.
I work with adolescents, young adults, postpartum mothers, and individuals feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves during major life transitions.
I offer a compassionate, person-centered approach tailored to each client’s needs. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based tools to help clients manage anxiety, regulate emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. I have a special passion for postpartum support, adolescents, and young adults.
Ashlyn Acikalin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
9 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I am not currently accepting new clients. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, please reach out. Thanks!
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I specialize in supporting individuals during times of major life changes. As a therapist, I bring empathy and personal insight into the unique challenges and rewards that come with navigating change. I understand how pivotal events, whether related to family, career, personal identity, or relationships, can deeply impact our emotions and sense of self. I offer a safe, nurturing space where clients can process their experiences, heal, and find new paths forward.
Hi there! I am not currently accepting new clients. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, please reach out. Thanks!
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I specialize in supporting individuals during times of major life changes. As a therapist, I bring empathy and personal insight into the unique challenges and rewards that come with navigating change. I understand how pivotal events, whether related to family, career, personal identity, or relationships, can deeply impact our emotions and sense of self. I offer a safe, nurturing space where clients can process their experiences, heal, and find new paths forward.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and affirming of LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, perinatal, and polyamorous experiences.
You’re the one everyone depends on. The helper, the fixer, the person who keeps things moving even when you’re running on empty. From the outside, you seem capable, but underneath the constant doing, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what you need anymore.
Maybe you’ve spent so much time caring for others that you’ve lost touch with yourself. You long for rest without guilt, relationships where you can show up authentically, and space to exist without constantly performing. Therapy can help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been waiting for attention.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and affirming of LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, perinatal, and polyamorous experiences.
You’re the one everyone depends on. The helper, the fixer, the person who keeps things moving even when you’re running on empty. From the outside, you seem capable, but underneath the constant doing, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what you need anymore.
Maybe you’ve spent so much time caring for others that you’ve lost touch with yourself. You long for rest without guilt, relationships where you can show up authentically, and space to exist without constantly performing. Therapy can help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been waiting for attention.
As a result, I am especially dedicated to helping adults navigate infertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood.
I also have experience working with individuals who have experiences a difficult or traumatic reproductive period, either through infertility or birth trauma. I am also well-suited to help others manage symptoms including excessive worrying, negative self-talk, and pre-occupation with a traumatic experience.
As a result, I am especially dedicated to helping adults navigate infertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood.
I also have experience working with individuals who have experiences a difficult or traumatic reproductive period, either through infertility or birth trauma. I am also well-suited to help others manage symptoms including excessive worrying, negative self-talk, and pre-occupation with a traumatic experience.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, I am committed to partnering with you to help you re-discover your inner strengths and abilities and find solutions to the challenges you are facing. Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, chronic illness, and maternal mental health. I am also experienced in helping women with life transitions. Whether it be the loss of a relationship, the challenges of being a new mom or dealing with a career change, I can help you see these transitions as an opportunity for positive growth and change.
With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, I am committed to partnering with you to help you re-discover your inner strengths and abilities and find solutions to the challenges you are facing. Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, chronic illness, and maternal mental health. I am also experienced in helping women with life transitions. Whether it be the loss of a relationship, the challenges of being a new mom or dealing with a career change, I can help you see these transitions as an opportunity for positive growth and change.
It can be overwhelming when anxiety, postpartum struggles, or major life changes leave you feeling unsteady and unsure of yourself.
I work with adults, specializing in anxiety, postpartum depression, and life transitions. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I focus on helping you develop practical tools for emotional balance, self-understanding, & resilience. Our work together will be collaborative & tailored to you.
It can be overwhelming when anxiety, postpartum struggles, or major life changes leave you feeling unsteady and unsure of yourself.
I work with adults, specializing in anxiety, postpartum depression, and life transitions. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I focus on helping you develop practical tools for emotional balance, self-understanding, & resilience. Our work together will be collaborative & tailored to you.
I work with young children and parents navigating behavioral challenges, big emotions, and the transitions that come with postpartum and early parenthood.
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients in our Temecula office. Many of the families I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, worried about their child’s development, or unsure how to support big emotions and challenging behaviors. I especially enjoy working with parents, infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6), as well as families navigating early developmental or behavioral concerns. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where families feel understood and never judged. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen parent–child connections, and support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
I work with young children and parents navigating behavioral challenges, big emotions, and the transitions that come with postpartum and early parenthood.
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients in our Temecula office. Many of the families I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, worried about their child’s development, or unsure how to support big emotions and challenging behaviors. I especially enjoy working with parents, infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6), as well as families navigating early developmental or behavioral concerns. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where families feel understood and never judged. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen parent–child connections, and support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
I’m Yadira, a pregnancy & postpartum therapist for overwhelmed & ADHD moms.
You’re trying to be a good mom, but you’re drowning in overwhelm. The house is a mess, and you feel paralyzed thinking about everything you need to do. You stay up at night feeling guilty about how you reacted to your child. You’ve been crying a lot. Motherhood is not what you expected - at all. You feel grief about what you thought this was going to be. You question if you can even do this. It feels like you’re always letting someone down - whether it’s yourself, your partner, your baby, or your older children.
I’m Yadira, a pregnancy & postpartum therapist for overwhelmed & ADHD moms.
You’re trying to be a good mom, but you’re drowning in overwhelm. The house is a mess, and you feel paralyzed thinking about everything you need to do. You stay up at night feeling guilty about how you reacted to your child. You’ve been crying a lot. Motherhood is not what you expected - at all. You feel grief about what you thought this was going to be. You question if you can even do this. It feels like you’re always letting someone down - whether it’s yourself, your partner, your baby, or your older children.
Pregnancy and the related milestones are so celebrated around you that it’s hard for you to talk to anyone about the emotional pain you are in.
I will help you to process the unique emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood, especially those that come after past loss or with past trauma. As you move beyond rage, loss and fear, I will help you to identify your strengths and vision for motherhood and build confidence in caring for yourself and your baby.
Pregnancy and the related milestones are so celebrated around you that it’s hard for you to talk to anyone about the emotional pain you are in.
I will help you to process the unique emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood, especially those that come after past loss or with past trauma. As you move beyond rage, loss and fear, I will help you to identify your strengths and vision for motherhood and build confidence in caring for yourself and your baby.
My specialties include maternal mental health, pregnancy, and parenthood.
I use attachment theory, which is the study of how early relationships form our patterns in relating to others throughout our lives. I enjoy using Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, which helps clients process old emotional wounds in a supportive, loving environment. I also use EMDR, which can help you work through traumatic events.
My specialties include maternal mental health, pregnancy, and parenthood.
I use attachment theory, which is the study of how early relationships form our patterns in relating to others throughout our lives. I enjoy using Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, which helps clients process old emotional wounds in a supportive, loving environment. I also use EMDR, which can help you work through traumatic events.
I specialize in working with parents, postpartum individuals, adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress, and those struggling to balance their own needs with those of others.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps process past experiences and shift long-standing emotional patterns. EMDR can be especially helpful for postpartum adjustment, parenting stress, anxiety, and people-pleasing patterns, allowing you to feel more grounded, confident, and present.
I specialize in working with parents, postpartum individuals, adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress, and those struggling to balance their own needs with those of others.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach that helps process past experiences and shift long-standing emotional patterns. EMDR can be especially helpful for postpartum adjustment, parenting stress, anxiety, and people-pleasing patterns, allowing you to feel more grounded, confident, and present.
Postpartum and pregnant clients career/life burnout, recovering from emotionally immature parents, and grief are areas I specialize in.
I specialize in working with clients who are pregnant and postpartum, dads too. As a parent myself, I enjoy supporting other parents. I offer support to clients job searching and/or managing financial uncertainty. I work with midlife burnout too. We'll take a look at your life holistically to help you heal from past trauma and create a brighter future.
Postpartum and pregnant clients career/life burnout, recovering from emotionally immature parents, and grief are areas I specialize in.
I specialize in working with clients who are pregnant and postpartum, dads too. As a parent myself, I enjoy supporting other parents. I offer support to clients job searching and/or managing financial uncertainty. I work with midlife burnout too. We'll take a look at your life holistically to help you heal from past trauma and create a brighter future.
Is your child overwhelmed by big emotions, anxiety, low mood, or behavior that is affecting life at home or school? You may feel worried, frustrated, or unsure how to help. I work with children, teens, and parents who want to understand what is driving these struggles and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation and coping skills, improve communication, and help your family feel calmer, more connected, and more confident moving forward.
Is your child overwhelmed by big emotions, anxiety, low mood, or behavior that is affecting life at home or school? You may feel worried, frustrated, or unsure how to help. I work with children, teens, and parents who want to understand what is driving these struggles and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation and coping skills, improve communication, and help your family feel calmer, more connected, and more confident moving forward.
Your wellness is our priority! We are a culturally competent counseling corporation specializing in first responder and family support. With decades of collective experience, we are dedicated to helping individuals navigate career and life transitions. Our team is trained in effective, evidence-based treatment methods with a holistic approach. We aim to help you break free from unwanted patterns, improve struggling relationships, and address family challenges, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma recovery. We are EMDR trained and practice with professionalism, compassion, and commitment.
Your wellness is our priority! We are a culturally competent counseling corporation specializing in first responder and family support. With decades of collective experience, we are dedicated to helping individuals navigate career and life transitions. Our team is trained in effective, evidence-based treatment methods with a holistic approach. We aim to help you break free from unwanted patterns, improve struggling relationships, and address family challenges, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma recovery. We are EMDR trained and practice with professionalism, compassion, and commitment.
My name is Victoria Randolph, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that the truth of who we are is sometimes messy but always powerful, and I'm here to help empower individuals to live authentically as they journey towards well-being. Healing is a collaborative journey, and I hope to help you utilize your strengths to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
My name is Victoria Randolph, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that the truth of who we are is sometimes messy but always powerful, and I'm here to help empower individuals to live authentically as they journey towards well-being. Healing is a collaborative journey, and I hope to help you utilize your strengths to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
Welcome! Are you looking for a therapist that holds you accountable, is direct, honest and intuitive? Do you find yourself in the same patterns, feeling stuck, desiring clarity on which direction to take? If you're looking for therapy to be transformative, I may be a good fit. I am a depth psychotherapist. I help guide and shed light on the parts of the self that have been hidden in the subconscious, parts of which are often difficult to surface alone. I believe that every person holds inner knowledge of what they need, or untapped intuition. I help people find it and learn to use it.
Welcome! Are you looking for a therapist that holds you accountable, is direct, honest and intuitive? Do you find yourself in the same patterns, feeling stuck, desiring clarity on which direction to take? If you're looking for therapy to be transformative, I may be a good fit. I am a depth psychotherapist. I help guide and shed light on the parts of the self that have been hidden in the subconscious, parts of which are often difficult to surface alone. I believe that every person holds inner knowledge of what they need, or untapped intuition. I help people find it and learn to use it.
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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.