Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in 92127
Rachel Schiff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
I care deeply about supporting clients considering pregnancy, struggling with infertility, managing pregnancy, and parenting. During our initial sessions, we will explore your reasons for beginning therapy and discuss your desired changes. Collaboratively, we will develop goals for our time together. The following sessions will focus on challenges as they arise as well as experimenting with new ways of being. Keeping your goals in mind will help us see progress, highlight areas in need of greater attention, and celebrate your successes. You can find healing, hope, and deeper connections in your relationships.
I care deeply about supporting clients considering pregnancy, struggling with infertility, managing pregnancy, and parenting. During our initial sessions, we will explore your reasons for beginning therapy and discuss your desired changes. Collaboratively, we will develop goals for our time together. The following sessions will focus on challenges as they arise as well as experimenting with new ways of being. Keeping your goals in mind will help us see progress, highlight areas in need of greater attention, and celebrate your successes. You can find healing, hope, and deeper connections in your relationships.
Hannah Mostarlic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International (PSI), and am working toward my Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C).
If you’re here, you know that it is not easy to become or to be a parent. By embarking on this adventure, we open ourselves up to the possibility of joy, pain, excitement, loss, suffering, love, anxiety, exhaustion, fear, loneliness, uncertainty, and feeling unprepared along the way. Whatever your journey has been, you can probably relate to this ever-changing flow of emotions, and especially so in the reproductive period. For all that wonderful messiness, we need massive doses of support. We weren’t meant to do it alone. If support is what you need, you are in the right place.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International (PSI), and am working toward my Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C).
If you’re here, you know that it is not easy to become or to be a parent. By embarking on this adventure, we open ourselves up to the possibility of joy, pain, excitement, loss, suffering, love, anxiety, exhaustion, fear, loneliness, uncertainty, and feeling unprepared along the way. Whatever your journey has been, you can probably relate to this ever-changing flow of emotions, and especially so in the reproductive period. For all that wonderful messiness, we need massive doses of support. We weren’t meant to do it alone. If support is what you need, you are in the right place.
Lisa Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health counseling, focusing on postpartum depression/anxiety, grief/loss, pregnancy and infertility for women/couples.
A Journey to a Healthier You...therapy is a journey to discovering a healthier self by developing a positive & healthy mind set. Learning how to deal with life issues and coping with them in an effective way. I help guide you through your personal journey of self growth and awareness. Allowing yourself grace and to breathe more easily. The psychotherapy approaches that I utilize in the counseling sessions are Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic therapies. I provide a nurturing and compassionate therapeutic environment with a client-centered approach.
I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health counseling, focusing on postpartum depression/anxiety, grief/loss, pregnancy and infertility for women/couples.
A Journey to a Healthier You...therapy is a journey to discovering a healthier self by developing a positive & healthy mind set. Learning how to deal with life issues and coping with them in an effective way. I help guide you through your personal journey of self growth and awareness. Allowing yourself grace and to breathe more easily. The psychotherapy approaches that I utilize in the counseling sessions are Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic therapies. I provide a nurturing and compassionate therapeutic environment with a client-centered approach.
Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Teletherapy offered throughout California! Are you struggling with the emotional toll caused by pregnancy loss/miscarriage or infertility? Perhaps you are pregnant or a new parent coping with depression or anxiety. Did you have a difficult or traumatic birth, or were separated from your baby with a NICU stay?
Teletherapy offered throughout California! Are you struggling with the emotional toll caused by pregnancy loss/miscarriage or infertility? Perhaps you are pregnant or a new parent coping with depression or anxiety. Did you have a difficult or traumatic birth, or were separated from your baby with a NICU stay?
Gracie Berntsen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I specialize in working with young adults navigating life transitions and overwhelm. I thrive working with clients wanting to learn more about themselves and the patterns they are living in. I have experience working with clients managing symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, guilt, life transitions, low self-esteem, and childhood attachment wounds. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and enjoy working with the perinatal population supporting people through the tough roads of infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and beyond.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in working with young adults navigating life transitions and overwhelm. I thrive working with clients wanting to learn more about themselves and the patterns they are living in. I have experience working with clients managing symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, guilt, life transitions, low self-esteem, and childhood attachment wounds. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and enjoy working with the perinatal population supporting people through the tough roads of infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and beyond.
Kiran Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
In 2005, I started working on the maternal-child health floor in a hospital setting where I was able to help patients experiencing grief, loss, postpartum depression and medical trauma.
Welcome, my name is Kiran and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. I am part of the specialized team of therapists at Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness where we provide mental health support to people dealing with fertility issues, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. I received my Masters in Social work from the University of Southern California in 2002.
In 2005, I started working on the maternal-child health floor in a hospital setting where I was able to help patients experiencing grief, loss, postpartum depression and medical trauma.
Welcome, my name is Kiran and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. I am part of the specialized team of therapists at Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness where we provide mental health support to people dealing with fertility issues, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. I received my Masters in Social work from the University of Southern California in 2002.
Shanmei Lo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Sammie Lo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2013. Sammie has worked with many diverse populations, child and family services, foster care, family reunification, in schools, and with couples. She has specialty training with addiction, couple relationship, family dynamic, postpartum, multi-generation parenting influence, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy. If you feel lost about life and want to find someone to walk with you in this path to discover options and opportunities, come find Sammie.
Sammie Lo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2013. Sammie has worked with many diverse populations, child and family services, foster care, family reunification, in schools, and with couples. She has specialty training with addiction, couple relationship, family dynamic, postpartum, multi-generation parenting influence, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy. If you feel lost about life and want to find someone to walk with you in this path to discover options and opportunities, come find Sammie.
Susan Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Susan Kaufman, LMFT123914. I look at therapy as an opportunity to look at one's current thoughts and behaviors and appreciate what is working for you and to change what is not. I use an individualized approach, solution focus approach, often integrating mindful awareness, cognitive behavior therapy, humanistic philosophy and neuropsychology. My areas of specialization are parenting relational issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting support, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD and addiction.
Susan Kaufman, LMFT123914. I look at therapy as an opportunity to look at one's current thoughts and behaviors and appreciate what is working for you and to change what is not. I use an individualized approach, solution focus approach, often integrating mindful awareness, cognitive behavior therapy, humanistic philosophy and neuropsychology. My areas of specialization are parenting relational issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting support, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD and addiction.
Melody French
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide child, adolescent and individual therapy. I provide support for developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, managing relationships, working to resolve family issues, and overcoming life's obstacles. Whether you are seeking a healthier lifestyle or dealing with the unexpected I can help.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide child, adolescent and individual therapy. I provide support for developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, managing relationships, working to resolve family issues, and overcoming life's obstacles. Whether you are seeking a healthier lifestyle or dealing with the unexpected I can help.
Ashley Halverson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Parenthood and family building is shown as this easy goal full of joy and magic, but your experience has been the exact opposite. You are surprised at how you feel: overwhelmed, anxious, angry, alone, devastated. You find yourself consumed with the “what ifs” and guilt. Scary thoughts come up and you feel a deep loss that is difficult to put to words. You wonder: Will you ever feel normal again? And what will normal even look like? In our work together, you can learn coping strategies, examine beliefs that leave us feeling stuck, process trauma, develop self compassion, and build confidence in your parenting abilities.
Parenthood and family building is shown as this easy goal full of joy and magic, but your experience has been the exact opposite. You are surprised at how you feel: overwhelmed, anxious, angry, alone, devastated. You find yourself consumed with the “what ifs” and guilt. Scary thoughts come up and you feel a deep loss that is difficult to put to words. You wonder: Will you ever feel normal again? And what will normal even look like? In our work together, you can learn coping strategies, examine beliefs that leave us feeling stuck, process trauma, develop self compassion, and build confidence in your parenting abilities.
Kari Katzenmeier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
If you avoid the conflict to keep the peace you start a war inside yourself - Glennon Doyle. While this statement is SO true, many of us learned to avoid conflict as a way to protect ourselves from emotional pain. However, over time, that leads to the abandonment of your authentic self. The result may be mood difficulties, anxiety, depression, etc. I would be honored to help you unpack your story, find and heal the hurting places. Doing so empowers you to face and cope with conflict more effectively.
If you avoid the conflict to keep the peace you start a war inside yourself - Glennon Doyle. While this statement is SO true, many of us learned to avoid conflict as a way to protect ourselves from emotional pain. However, over time, that leads to the abandonment of your authentic self. The result may be mood difficulties, anxiety, depression, etc. I would be honored to help you unpack your story, find and heal the hurting places. Doing so empowers you to face and cope with conflict more effectively.
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Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
Please visit www.ReproductiveTherapy.com or call us at (858)380-2600
Please visit www.ReproductiveTherapy.com or call us at (858)380-2600
Allison Patch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
Hi! I'm Allison, owner and therapist at Patch Counseling, located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego. At Patch Counseling, we aim to empower individuals from teens to adulthood. We help by providing a non-judgmental, collaborative place to learn how to balance responsibilities, establish a voice and gain self-acceptance. Our approach combines mindfulness and practical skills, such as time management and self-care to decrease symptoms associated with burn out. This is the time to learn how to gain self-compassion while maintaining motivation towards goals, so you can be the best version of yourself as you move through life.
Hi! I'm Allison, owner and therapist at Patch Counseling, located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego. At Patch Counseling, we aim to empower individuals from teens to adulthood. We help by providing a non-judgmental, collaborative place to learn how to balance responsibilities, establish a voice and gain self-acceptance. Our approach combines mindfulness and practical skills, such as time management and self-care to decrease symptoms associated with burn out. This is the time to learn how to gain self-compassion while maintaining motivation towards goals, so you can be the best version of yourself as you move through life.
Esperanza Applestein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 106076
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide therapy to assist individuals in achieving emotional balance and well-being through therapy. Specializing in Complex Trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief and depression, I am dedicated to helping those who are ready to address their emotional pain, explore unresolved issues, and uncover their potential while learning healthy strategies. With 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents, I offer a therapeutic environment where client feels safe, accepted and empowered to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
My mission is to provide therapy to assist individuals in achieving emotional balance and well-being through therapy. Specializing in Complex Trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief and depression, I am dedicated to helping those who are ready to address their emotional pain, explore unresolved issues, and uncover their potential while learning healthy strategies. With 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents, I offer a therapeutic environment where client feels safe, accepted and empowered to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
Yoon Hee Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
"Hello, You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The Outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. I will walk by you on this journey. Let me introduce myself so that you get to know me a bit better. I am a psychotherapist currently providing Telehealth to children and adults. I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds. Since 2006, my multicultural experience extends from serving Holocaust survivors to incarcerated clients in three different countries.
"Hello, You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The Outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. I will walk by you on this journey. Let me introduce myself so that you get to know me a bit better. I am a psychotherapist currently providing Telehealth to children and adults. I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds. Since 2006, my multicultural experience extends from serving Holocaust survivors to incarcerated clients in three different countries.
Amanda Navarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am so excited that you are here! My name is Amanda and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness. I have been working in the mental health field for over ten years. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and my passion is working with parents. The journey to parenthood does not begin once a child is born, I believe the journey begins when the desire to become a parent is present. What a journey it is! I am here to support you with any complex feelings and experiences, and to remind you that you do not have to go through it alone.
Welcome, I am so excited that you are here! My name is Amanda and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness. I have been working in the mental health field for over ten years. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and my passion is working with parents. The journey to parenthood does not begin once a child is born, I believe the journey begins when the desire to become a parent is present. What a journey it is! I am here to support you with any complex feelings and experiences, and to remind you that you do not have to go through it alone.
Savannah Henderson
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
Welcome! I'm Savannah, an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor that focuses on the areas of attachment, sex and intimacy, relationships, and healthy life balance. My goal as a therapist is to empower you to explore your lived experiences, make connections between your past and present, and make changes to improve your intimate, family, and friend relationships. I support clients in embracing their sexuality and improving communication around sex and intimacy. I believe that every person is capable of making the changes they desire for their life.
Welcome! I'm Savannah, an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor that focuses on the areas of attachment, sex and intimacy, relationships, and healthy life balance. My goal as a therapist is to empower you to explore your lived experiences, make connections between your past and present, and make changes to improve your intimate, family, and friend relationships. I support clients in embracing their sexuality and improving communication around sex and intimacy. I believe that every person is capable of making the changes they desire for their life.
Aimee Vadnais
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
Dusti Romans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.
Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.
Brittany Curtis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
I commend your courage in taking the first step to seek support. My desire to contribute to the field of mental health is fueled by my love for connecting with those who are suffering, being present to those who feel alone & empowering those who are in need of mental health resources. I am here to provide a safe & non-judgmental place to promote positive change & help you reach your therapeutic goals. I will listen with an understanding and compassionate heart. I am eager to collaborate & assist you in developing strategies that help you achieve your therapeutic goals as well as develop insight into your strengths, values & beliefs.
I commend your courage in taking the first step to seek support. My desire to contribute to the field of mental health is fueled by my love for connecting with those who are suffering, being present to those who feel alone & empowering those who are in need of mental health resources. I am here to provide a safe & non-judgmental place to promote positive change & help you reach your therapeutic goals. I will listen with an understanding and compassionate heart. I am eager to collaborate & assist you in developing strategies that help you achieve your therapeutic goals as well as develop insight into your strengths, values & beliefs.
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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.