Support for pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional transition into parenthood
Becoming a parent can bring anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, grief, and identity shifts you didn’t expect.
If this season feels harder than you thought it would, you’re not alone, and support can help.
You’re not broken. You’re becoming.
What Is Perinatal Mental Health?
Perinatal mental health refers to emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
This includes experiences like:
Anxiety during pregnancy or after birth
Postpartum depression
Intrusive thoughts
Birth trauma or medical trauma
Overwhelm, irritability, or rage
Identity shifts and emotional disconnection
These experiences are common, treatable, and deeply human.
Signs you may benefit from perinatal therapy:
You might notice:
Constant worry, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally flooded
Disconnection from your baby, partner, or yourself
Birth or medical trauma that still feels present
Persistent sadness, numbness, or loss of interest
Rage, irritability, or feeling out of control
Relationship strain after a baby
If this feels familiar, you’re in the right place.
How perinatal therapy helps
Perinatal therapy isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about helping your system feel safer.
Therapy can help you:
Reduce anxiety and mental overwhelm
Process birth or medical trauma
Feel less reactive and more grounded
Rebuild confidence and self-trust
Strengthen attachment and connection
Feel more like yourself again
Find the right therapist for what you’re experiencing
Different therapists support different parts of this experience.
You may feel drawn to:
Cassie Fox, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist→ anxiety, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts
Chelsea Kunapuli, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist→ trauma, emotional processing, deeper healing
Caitlin Ismay, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist → anxiety, grounding, life transitions
Mike Arteaga, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist→ couples, dads, relationship support
Trauma-Informed, Nervous-System-Centered Care
Our therapists specialize in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care, with a focus on supporting both your emotional experience and your nervous system.
We integrate approaches that work with the mind and body, helping you process what you’ve been through, not just talk about it. These include:
Brainspotting to access and process stored emotional and body-based stress
Somatic approaches to help your system feel safer and more grounded
Attachment-based therapy to support connection, identity shifts, and relationship patterns
CBT to work with anxiety, overthinking, and intrusive thought patterns
Gottman Method couples therapy to strengthen communication and connection during this transition
Walk and talk therapy for movement-based, real-world processing
Many clients come to us after talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough. Our approach is designed to help you feel real change, both mentally and physically.
Who We Work With
We support:
Pregnant individuals
Postpartum parents
New and seasoned parents
Couples navigating this transition
Individuals experiencing infertility or loss
Perinatal Therapy Services
Support for intrusive thoughts, constant worry, and overwhelm, helping you feel calmer, more grounded, and in control.
Postpartum Anxiety Therapy
Support for sadness, numbness, or disconnection, helping you reconnect with yourself and feel like you again.
Postpartum Depression Therapy
Support for grief, identity shifts, and complex emotions related to infertility and loss.
Trauma-informed therapy to process difficult or overwhelming birth experiences and reduce emotional and physical reactivity.
Birth Trauma Therapy
Support for communication, connection, and navigating relationship changes during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Perinatal Couples Therapy
Support for anxiety and fear during pregnancy, helping you feel safer, steadier, and connected to your body.
Pregnancy Anxiety Therapy
Meet Our Perinatal Therapists
Our therapists are specially trained in perinatal mental health and understand the complexity of this season.
Accessible, Flexible Care
Virtual & in-person therapy in California
In-network with Carelon, Aetna, Optum, Cigna
Evening and daytime availability
English & Spanish services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is perinatal therapy?
Perinatal therapy is specialized mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, and relationship changes during this transition.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are in-network with Carelon (Gold Coast Medi-Cal), Aetna, Optum, and Cigna. Coverage varies by plan, and our team can help verify benefits.
Do you work with couples?
Yes. We provide perinatal couples therapy for partners navigating communication challenges, emotional distance, and the relational changes that can come with pregnancy and new parenthood.
How long does therapy last?
Therapy length varies based on your goals and needs. Some clients find short-term support helpful, while others choose ongoing therapy for deeper healing and continued growth.
Is what I’m feeling normal?
What you’re experiencing is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone. Support can help you feel better.
Is virtual therapy effective?
Yes. Research shows that virtual therapy is as effective as in-person therapy for many concerns, and it offers added flexibility and accessibility, especially for busy parents.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
If this season feels harder than expected, therapy can help you feel more supported, grounded, and like yourself again.