Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Valley Center, CA
Hello, my name is Madeline Flores. I am an LMFT 139058. I am based out of San Diego Ca. and see clients throughout Ca via telehealth. I work with individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and relationship issues. My approach is dependent on my client's needs. I tend to operate from a client-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and dialectical behavior therapy while highlighting the client's strengths throughout treatment. All of these modalities provide the framework to support us within the session.
Hello, my name is Madeline Flores. I am an LMFT 139058. I am based out of San Diego Ca. and see clients throughout Ca via telehealth. I work with individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and relationship issues. My approach is dependent on my client's needs. I tend to operate from a client-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and dialectical behavior therapy while highlighting the client's strengths throughout treatment. All of these modalities provide the framework to support us within the session.
I work with individuals ages 18 above and I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship issues, infertility, postpartum, LGBTQIA issues, and life transitions.
Kristen Carvajal-Witek, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in human services. My journey, spanning non-profits, clinical supervision, and diverse client populations, has honed my expertise in supporting individuals and families through various life challenges. I use an integrative approach, pulling techniques from different therapeutic orientations, which allows me to address the unique needs of each person I work with. I am client-centered, strength-based and strive to create a space that is safe and non-judgmental where people can be their true selves.
I work with individuals ages 18 above and I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship issues, infertility, postpartum, LGBTQIA issues, and life transitions.
Kristen Carvajal-Witek, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in human services. My journey, spanning non-profits, clinical supervision, and diverse client populations, has honed my expertise in supporting individuals and families through various life challenges. I use an integrative approach, pulling techniques from different therapeutic orientations, which allows me to address the unique needs of each person I work with. I am client-centered, strength-based and strive to create a space that is safe and non-judgmental where people can be their true selves.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationship issues with an additional special focus on reproductive and perinatal challenges.
Tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed? Like you don't know where else to turn? We all have a story to tell, but not everyone feels empowered to share theirs. There are ALWAYS reasons why you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, chronically stressed, angry, or depressed. We will uncover each and every one of your symptoms and put the pieces of the puzzle together so that you can feel content and secure - inside and out.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationship issues with an additional special focus on reproductive and perinatal challenges.
Tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed? Like you don't know where else to turn? We all have a story to tell, but not everyone feels empowered to share theirs. There are ALWAYS reasons why you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, chronically stressed, angry, or depressed. We will uncover each and every one of your symptoms and put the pieces of the puzzle together so that you can feel content and secure - inside and out.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
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I'm Eszter, a perinatal therapist (LCSW, PMH-C), and I help moms navigate pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother.
You don't need more advice. You've probably already read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Googled your symptoms at 2 am.
What you need is someone who actually gets it. My therapy style is warm, honest, and practical. We'll calm your nervous system, make sense of what's happening, and help you stop feeling like you're barely surviving motherhood.
I'm Eszter, a perinatal therapist (LCSW, PMH-C), and I help moms navigate pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother.
You don't need more advice. You've probably already read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Googled your symptoms at 2 am.
What you need is someone who actually gets it. My therapy style is warm, honest, and practical. We'll calm your nervous system, make sense of what's happening, and help you stop feeling like you're barely surviving motherhood.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, personal empowerment, perinatal mental health, and overcoming difficult life events.
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.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, personal empowerment, perinatal mental health, and overcoming difficult life events.
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.
Welcoming a new baby—whether through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption— can stir up excitement, uncertainty, joy, grief, hope, exhaustion, and everything in between.
As a trained doula and certified perinatal mental health specialist, I bring both experience and empathy to treatment and prevention of mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. I work with clients to identify strengths and resources as well as practical steps they can take to overcome challenges and begin to feel more like themselves.
Welcoming a new baby—whether through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption— can stir up excitement, uncertainty, joy, grief, hope, exhaustion, and everything in between.
As a trained doula and certified perinatal mental health specialist, I bring both experience and empathy to treatment and prevention of mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. I work with clients to identify strengths and resources as well as practical steps they can take to overcome challenges and begin to feel more like themselves.
Archana Archie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHRS, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m certified in perinatal health supporting moms through seasons of life.
Hi I'm Archana (Archie) and welcome. Many of my clients are facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom- I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
I’m certified in perinatal health supporting moms through seasons of life.
Hi I'm Archana (Archie) and welcome. Many of my clients are facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom- I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
Jen Mendoza - Therapy for Postpartum &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy for Moms From Fertility and Pregnancy Through Postpartum & Beyond.
I help moms heal from the anxiety, grief and burn out they're drowning in, especially after birth trauma, NICU experiences, infertility, loss, or unexpected medical challenges.
At MotherThrive Therapy, I support you in gently processing what you’ve been through, calming your nervous system, and rebuilding trust in yourself as a mother through EMDR therapy.
Therapy for Moms From Fertility and Pregnancy Through Postpartum & Beyond.
I help moms heal from the anxiety, grief and burn out they're drowning in, especially after birth trauma, NICU experiences, infertility, loss, or unexpected medical challenges.
At MotherThrive Therapy, I support you in gently processing what you’ve been through, calming your nervous system, and rebuilding trust in yourself as a mother through EMDR therapy.
Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy, postpartum life, or the mental load of parenting?
For mothers, I provide support through pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, and the mental load of parenting. For children and teens, I use play therapy, art, and talk therapy to meet them where they are. I also offer family therapy to strengthen communication and connection across the whole family system.
Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy, postpartum life, or the mental load of parenting?
For mothers, I provide support through pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, and the mental load of parenting. For children and teens, I use play therapy, art, and talk therapy to meet them where they are. I also offer family therapy to strengthen communication and connection across the whole family system.
As a psychologist, I aim to help you heal the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Perhaps you are looking at your child or adolescent and are confused by their behavior or at a loss for how to help them. Maybe you or an important relationship in your life is suffering and you feel stuck. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with empathy and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment.
As a psychologist, I aim to help you heal the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Perhaps you are looking at your child or adolescent and are confused by their behavior or at a loss for how to help them. Maybe you or an important relationship in your life is suffering and you feel stuck. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with empathy and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment.
California Anxiety & Perinatal Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131
My practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias (particularly needle and medical phobias and fears), as well as OCD, trauma, and perinatal anxiety and OCD.
In therapy, you will learn to understand your anxiety and the role that avoidance behaviors play in maintaining anxious distress. You will learn tools to relate to your anxiety with increased curiosity, compassion, and acceptance, and you will have warm and knowledgeable professional helping guide you toward facing your fears.
My practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias (particularly needle and medical phobias and fears), as well as OCD, trauma, and perinatal anxiety and OCD.
In therapy, you will learn to understand your anxiety and the role that avoidance behaviors play in maintaining anxious distress. You will learn tools to relate to your anxiety with increased curiosity, compassion, and acceptance, and you will have warm and knowledgeable professional helping guide you toward facing your fears.
Hi, I’m Anna, an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) with a lifelong passion for perinatal work.
I’m especially passionate about working with individuals during all stages of the reproductive and parenting journey, including healing from whatever primal wounds of trauma and grief you may carry.
When we can, we will find ways to nurture growth from your pain.
Hi, I’m Anna, an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) with a lifelong passion for perinatal work.
I’m especially passionate about working with individuals during all stages of the reproductive and parenting journey, including healing from whatever primal wounds of trauma and grief you may carry.
When we can, we will find ways to nurture growth from your pain.
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.
I also support anxious attachment, perinatal mental health, grief, and mood disorders.
Are you overwhelmed by uncertainty? Are the “what ifs” keeping you up at night? I offer a safe, supportive space to help you understand and manage your fears so they do not feel so heavy in your body. I take this work seriously and will support and challenge you to do the hard work, while also using humor when it helps make things feel more human and manageable. You are encouraged to take up as much space as you need. No concern is too much. You will always be in the driver’s seat. People tell me I am a pretty great passenger.
I also offer training and consultation for clinicians. Details are available on my website.
I also support anxious attachment, perinatal mental health, grief, and mood disorders.
Are you overwhelmed by uncertainty? Are the “what ifs” keeping you up at night? I offer a safe, supportive space to help you understand and manage your fears so they do not feel so heavy in your body. I take this work seriously and will support and challenge you to do the hard work, while also using humor when it helps make things feel more human and manageable. You are encouraged to take up as much space as you need. No concern is too much. You will always be in the driver’s seat. People tell me I am a pretty great passenger.
I also offer training and consultation for clinicians. Details are available on my website.
This is often focused around concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career and school stress, grief/ loss, and pregnancy/ postpartum issues.
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for 14 years. My focus of treatment is perinatal and postpartum mental health, relationship challenges, and life transitions. If you're looking for support and guidance through a difficult situation or wanting assistance with improving your life, I look forward to working with you soon!
This is often focused around concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career and school stress, grief/ loss, and pregnancy/ postpartum issues.
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for 14 years. My focus of treatment is perinatal and postpartum mental health, relationship challenges, and life transitions. If you're looking for support and guidance through a difficult situation or wanting assistance with improving your life, I look forward to working with you soon!
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.
I am happy to work with anyone who is seeking some support in facing the normal vicissitudes of life. Not everything has to be a major trauma. Sometimes life is challenging and simple non-biased support is helpful. Other times a major event occurs and it is emotionally devastating. I truly believe that another human being walking with you in that time is crucial to healing. Your needs are what matter to me. I would be honored to accompany you on the path to a more peaceful life.
I am happy to work with anyone who is seeking some support in facing the normal vicissitudes of life. Not everything has to be a major trauma. Sometimes life is challenging and simple non-biased support is helpful. Other times a major event occurs and it is emotionally devastating. I truly believe that another human being walking with you in that time is crucial to healing. Your needs are what matter to me. I would be honored to accompany you on the path to a more peaceful life.
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.
I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and have completed extensive training in working with those experiencing infertility.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and have completed extensive training in working with those experiencing infertility.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
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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.