Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Ventura, CA

As a marriage and family therapist I will make sure that I provide a safe environment where you feel comfortable enough to express any challenges that you are experiencing at this time. Together we can explore and develop effective strategies to change life situations that can cause anxiety, depression, relationship or familiar problems. I enjoy working with moms, moms to be, new moms, any mother who needs that emotional support during motherhood. I am committed to a healthy development of my clients. I am trained in perinatal mood, EMDR, and anxiety disorders.

I help people overcome self-doubt, find more pleasure and joy in daily life, and build more satisfying relationships. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, parents and couples during pregnancy , postpartum and early parenthood, and couples experiencing conflict and stress in their relationship.

There are many things in life that we feel prepared for. The things we know we can handle. Then there are those things that hit us in the back of the head because we never saw them coming-at least not in the way that we expected. Being blindsided with change can interfere with life in ways we never knew how to expect or handle. Processing this on it’s own might be manageable until we realize we have to combine that with the normal day to day stuff that doesn’t go away. All these things that we used to be able to “handle” all of a sudden leave you feeling stuck, possibly even frightened and unsure of yourself. That’s where I come in.

Do you find yourself feeling lost, stressed, lacking self- confidence, and having difficulty managing a work-life balance? Monarca Therapy specializes in women empowerment and perinatal mental health. Some are the challenges include, infertility, miscarriage , loss, unresolved trauma, difficulty bonding w/ baby, role changes, martial /relationship conflict, unmet expectations, anxiety, postpartum depression, parenting & much more. If this sounds like you, you are in the right place and deserve compassion, tailored support and to feel in control again. Instagram monarcatherapy

I have always been attracted to both ends of life's spectrum, birth and death. My work centers around the grief we experience in life, whether over the death of someone we love, the loss of a relationship, or an ending in a chapter of our lives. Our work together is based on a mindful, cognitive behavioral approach, as we gently explore the connection between your emotions and the thoughts behind them. I help you process your grief the way you need to do it and guide you as you find your way back to yourself.

At times life can become overwhelming due to life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, or anxiety. I believe that life's struggles become more bearable when they can be held and explored in a safe therapeutic environment. My approach is warm and comprehensive, based in respect and genuine caring. In our work together, I will engage in an exploratory journey with you to gain insight into both your conscious and unconscious feelings and patterns. My hope is that through the therapeutic process you will find greater relief from suffering, allowing for healing and growth in your inner life and outer relationships.

Do you find yourself worried, stressed, or not feeling good enough? Maybe you are a new mom feeling overwhelmed, feeling like you are failing, or missing your old life and old self and you're wondering if you will ever feel like you again. I believe that with the right tools and support, you can feel like yourself again, reconnect with yourself and your relationships, and live life on your terms. Whether you are facing a new challenge, difficulties within relationships, are pregnant, or are a new parent trying to adjust to life with a baby, I provide a safe, warm place and direct approach to help guide you along the path to healing.

Feeling overwhelmed or not like yourself lately? Has becoming a mom impacted your relationship? Finding yourself resentful or irritable as times? If this sounds familiar, I would love to connect for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss how I can help. I love helping women and fellow moms to overcome the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or ADHD that have pulled them away from the life that they want. I believe when we gain insight and understanding about what we are experiencing, learn effective strategies to challenge our symptoms, and have the right support, we can take back our lives and things CAN get better.

As humans, our emotional and relational states are ever-changing. We cycle through seasons of ease, difficulty, and everything in-between. Seeking therapy creates an opportunity to increase your awareness, strengthen coping skills, and grow in a way that is in alignment with YOUR truth. I believe that my clients hold the answers to their questions and challenges. As a therapist, my job is to create a safe, non-judgemental space for my clients to feel seen and heard. I listen to offer support and perspective, allowing them space to discover their own answers and facilitate lasting change.

There are changes in a one’s life that can be overwhelming or difficult to manage. Some life transitions for teens and adults may be so overpowering that it can lead to increased stress, depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt, irritability/anger, grief, and loneliness/isolation. These emotions also come into play on the path to parenthood which is full of surprises. Pregnancy , infertility, loss and becoming a parent can be different than expected. It can bring up unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, and difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy or postpartum period.

Are you finding it is hard to stay focused and take care of yourself while taking care of others? Perhaps you are navigating health challenges, chronic illness, chronic pain or are going through the process of pregnancy to postpartum . All of these experiences can really increase anxiety making daily tasks and responsibilities all that much harder to achieve. You put on a brave face so everyone thinks you have it all together & that you're fine, but that's not true. In fact, keeping up the façade that everything is great is leaving you feeling exhausted & you are ready for a change.

Hi there! I am a licensed clinical social worker certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I am passionate about supporting individuals and their families through pregnancy , postpartum and beyond.

My goal is to help my clients expand their capacity for trust and intimacy in relationships and improve their overall quality of life. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues and women suffering from prepartum and postpartum depression. I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues.

I believe that everybody has the right to a safe, satisfying and pleasurable sex life. I also believe that most people have the answers they need to resolve, or improve their issues, somewhere inside them. I am there to help you uncover those answers in a safe, caring and compassionate way. I believe deeply in treating the whole person.

Mindfulness, empowerment, self awareness, intention, balance, harmony and unreasonable joy - what are these concepts and how do you apply them to yourself and others to have a life that you love? In a safe and supportive environment uncover conscious and unconscious patterns that help or hinder you and your relationships. Together we explore the human condition, how there is a natural yearning to understand what it is all about and come closer to living your life based on your helping and healing truths. All this can cultivate the best within yourself and those around you.

I have been working with children, families and adults since 2008 and have over 10 years experience in medical social work providing brief, solution focused therapeutic interventions and case management to individuals and families. I specialize in Pediatric Oncology, Pediatrics, Postpartum and NICU units of the hospital and outpatient clinics. I have provided therapy for the past 7 years to children, adolescents and adults navigating acute and chronic illness, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and many life transitions. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from UC Davis and a Masters Degree in Social Work from UC Berkeley.

Pat Stepler, MS, LMFT believes that healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has counseled children, families, and adolescents in crisis since 2001, and services have been provided in school, home, community settings, residential treatment facilities, and group homes. Her therapeutic specialties include: parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, women issues including pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and grief. She has clinical expertise in anxiety, depression, and trauma.