Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

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Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

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Available both in-person and online

2503 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816

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You can recite everyone’s schedule by heart: the snack your toddler will eat, the form your eight-year-old needs by Friday, and who needs picking up and when. But somewhere in the middle of taking care of everyone else, you have lost touch with yourself. You love your family, but you are exhausted by the mental load and the constant feeling that you are not doing enough. A quiet thought keeps surfacing: “I don’t really know who I am anymore.” You want to feel like yourself again, not only like the person everyone depends on.

You are a mom doing your best, and you deserve support too. Drawing on my maternal mental health training through Postpartum Support International, along with self-compassion and practical tools, we’ll move beyond simply coping. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself, set boundaries with confidence, and make room for your needs too.

Imagine making a choice simply because it feels right for you, without guilt taking over. Asking for help can feel like one more thing on an endless list, so the first step is intentionally small: a free consultation call with no pressure, just a chance to talk and see if working together feels right. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

Call or Email Catherine O'Brien now for a free 15 minute consultation - (916) 668-6408

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2503 K Street

Sacramento, CA 95816 map

(916) 668-6408

My website

In-person in Sacramento & online across CA. Warm, research-based couples & maternal mental health therapy. Secure telehealth is available.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues and Women's Issues

$205 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Feeling unheard or overwhelmed? You're not alone. I help women and couples find balance, connection, and calm...even in the chaos.

Let's Connect (916) 668-6408

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2503 K Street

Sacramento, CA 95816 map

(916) 668-6408

My website

In-person in Sacramento & online across CA. Warm, research-based couples & maternal mental health therapy. Secure telehealth is available.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues and Women's Issues

$205 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Feeling unheard or overwhelmed? You're not alone. I help women and couples find balance, connection, and calm...even in the chaos.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $205
Couple Sessions $255
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Can provide a Super Bill receipt
Out of Network

You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: app.mentaya.com/p/9pxDc5A0wkUFzxbwPJJV

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: app.mentaya.com/p/9pxDc5A0wkUFzxbwPJJV

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC40741 Catherine O'Brien

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 21 years

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Pupil Personnel Services School Psychologist / 2004

Specializing in maternal mental health and couples therapy. Adjunct psychology professor and published author of Happy With Baby. I integrate evidence-based research, attachment science, and practical tools to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Women's Issues

Expertise

Adoption
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Infertility
Infidelity
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Veterans

I help women and couples navigate overwhelm, resentment, or depression, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Together we'll explore what's weighing you down, heal old wounds, and build practical tools to share the mental load, set boundaries, and feel connected again. Many clients notice relief and more balance within the first month.

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Endorsement

Moushumi Mukerji

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM, MSN

Extremely knowledgable in perinatal mental health, the challenges of parenting, and maintaining your partnership while parenting. Catherine is a caring, engaged therapist and advocate for women and families.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method

I draw from the Gottman Method, IFS, and other practical, evidence-based tools to meet your unique needs. In our first session, we'll explore what's weighing you down and what you want to change. You'll learn to communicate better, set healthy boundaries, and manage stress. You'll feel heard, supported, and more connected.

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 668-6408

Groups

New Parent Meetup

Hosted by

Catherine O'Brien

Join our free online support group for parents looking to make parenthood more enjoyable. Both moms and dads are welcome. The group provides a fun, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment where we can support each other, share ideas, and bring out our best as partners and parents. Each session will start with a discussion topic, but then open up for casual conversation to get to know each other. Contact admin@happywithbaby for group meeting link.

Expertise

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Age

Adults

Group Meets

Second Fri 11 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Location

Virtual

Sacramento, CA 95816

Email Catherine O'Brien about this group or call - (916) 668-6408

More Than a Mom: Navigating the Mental Load

Hosted by

Catherine O'Brien

Since becoming a mom, do you feel like your old coping skills just aren't working anymore? You're irritable, overwhelmed, snapping at your partner, and struggling to enjoy the time with your kids. You are not alone in this. This closed, 8-week therapy group is a space for moms who get it. It’s not just venting; it’s a place to build new skills that actually work for the reality of motherhood. Our goal is to help you feel calmer, more present, and more like yourself again. This is your space to reconnect with your identity.

Expertise

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$100

Group Meets

Every Thu 12 P.M. - 1:15 P.M.

Location

2503 K Street

2nd Floor

Sacramento, CA 95816

Email Catherine O'Brien about this group or call - (916) 668-6408

Location

Primary Location

2503 K Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 668-6408

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Sacramento

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Neighborhoods

In-person in Sacramento & online across CA. Warm, research-based couples & maternal mental health therapy. Secure telehealth is available.

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call for a free consultation now - (916) 668-6408

In-person in Sacramento & online across CA. Warm, research-based couples & maternal mental health therapy. Secure telehealth is available.

Catherine O'Brien

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS

Call for a free consultation now - (916) 668-6408

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