Support for intrusive thoughts, panic, racing mind, and constant worry after birth.
Postpartum Anxiety Therapy in California
What Is Postpartum Anxiety?
Postpartum anxiety is a common perinatal mental health condition that can occur during the first year after giving birth. It often involves persistent worry, racing thoughts, panic, or a constant sense of dread that feels difficult to turn off.
Postpartum anxiety is part of a group of conditions called Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). These conditions are medical, treatable, and not a reflection of your ability to parent or love your baby. Many parents experience postpartum anxiety even if they have never struggled with anxiety before.
You are not broken. Your nervous system is responding to a major life transition.
Signs You May Be Experiencing Postpartum Anxiety
Constant worry about your baby’s safety or health
Intrusive or unwanted thoughts
Panic attacks or feeling on edge
Racing mind or difficulty relaxing
Trouble sleeping even when your baby is sleeping
Physical symptoms such as tight chest, nausea, or shortness of breath
Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or emotionally exhausted
Avoiding certain activities out of fear
If these symptoms feel familiar, you are not alone—and support can help.
How Postpartum Anxiety Therapy Helps
Postpartum anxiety therapy focuses on more than managing thoughts—it works with your nervous system to help your body feel safer and more regulated.
Therapy can help you:
Reduce panic, intrusive thoughts, and constant worry
Learn tools to calm your nervous system
Process stress, birth experiences, or medical trauma
Build confidence in yourself and your parenting
Feel more grounded, present, and connected
Healing is not about forcing yourself to “calm down.” It’s about creating safety in your body and mind.
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
At Rooted in Harmony Counseling, our therapists specialize in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care. We use evidence-based therapies that support both emotional insight and nervous system regulation, including:
EMDR for processing birth trauma and perinatal PTSD
Brainspotting to access and release stored emotional and body-based stress
EFT (Tapping) for anxiety relief and regulation
Somatic and body-based practices
Attachment-based and relational therapy
These approaches go beyond talk therapy to support deeper, lasting change.
Who We Work With
We provide postpartum anxiety therapy for:
New parents and birthing people
Partners and co-parents
First-time and seasoned parents
Individuals and couples
You do not need to reach a breaking point to seek support.
Related Services
[Birth Trauma Therapy]
[Perinatal Couples Therapy]
You Don’t Have to Live in Survival Mode
If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, support is available. A consultation is simply a conversation to explore your options and find the right fit.