Perinatal Therapy in California
Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional transition into parenthood.
We help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and identity shifts using evidence-based therapy that works with your nervous system.
You’re not broken. You’re becoming.
Becoming a parent can stir anxiety, grief, rage, tenderness, exhaustion, and questions you didn’t expect. Many people feel ashamed for struggling during what’s “supposed” to be a happy time. The truth: perinatal mental health challenges are common, treatable, and deeply human.
What Is Perinatal Mental Health?
Perinatal mental health refers to emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year(s) of parenthood. It includes conditions such as postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, and pregnancy-related stress.
Signs you may benefit from perinatal therapy:
Persistent anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts
Feeling disconnected from your baby or yourself
Birth or medical trauma
Postpartum depression or numbness
Rage, irritability, or emotional swings
Relationship tension after baby
Grief, loss, or fertility challenges
Feeling unlike yourself
How Therapy Can Support You
Perinatal therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about creating safety in your nervous system, processing what you’ve been through, and supporting you as you integrate this new identity.
Outcomes from therapy look like:
Reduced anxiety and overwhelm
Processed birth or medical trauma
Stronger bond and attachment
Rebuilt confidence and self-trust
Improved communication and connection
Feeling more like yourself again
Trauma-Informed, Nervous-System-Centered Care
At Rooted in Harmony Counseling, our clinicians specialize in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed therapy. Many clients come to us after talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough.
Our Treatment Modalities:
EMDR for birth trauma & perinatal PTSD
Brainspotting for stored emotional and body-based stress
EFT (Tapping) for anxiety and regulation
Attachment-based & relational therapy
Who We Work With
Pregnant individuals
Postpartum parents
New and seasoned parents
Couples during pregnancy & postpartum
Individuals navigating loss, infertility, or complicated births
We provide therapy for individuals, couples, and groups.
Perinatal Therapy Services
Compassionate therapy to help reduce intrusive thoughts, panic, and overwhelm while building calm, confidence, and emotional steadiness after birth.
Supportive therapy for persistent sadness, numbness, or loss of interest, helping you reconnect with yourself and feel more like you again.
Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Therapy
Supportive therapy for grief, complex emotions, and identity shifts related to infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or other pregnancy losses.
Trauma-informed therapy to gently process difficult or unexpected birth experiences and reduce lingering emotional and body-based distress.
Birth Trauma Therapy
Couples therapy to improve communication, rebuild connection, and navigate the emotional and relational changes of pregnancy and early parenthood together.
Perinatal Couples Therapy
Therapy to support anxiety, fears, and emotional overwhelm during pregnancy while strengthening your sense of safety and trust in your body.
Meet Our Perinatal Therapists
Our therapists have specialized training in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care.
Accessible, Flexible Care
Virtual & in-person therapy in California
In-network with Carelon, Aetna, Optum, Cigna
Evening and daytime appointments
English & Spanish services available
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 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 you’re struggling during pregnancy or postpartum, support is available. A consultation is simply a conversation to help you find the right fit.