• Motherhood can bring levels of joy you never thought possible, and it can also be overwhelming. Living in those dualities seems to be a daily experience. Some of the emotions and thoughts you are experiencing postpartum were not in the books or articles about what to expect during this time. Being a mama is a hard yet rewarding job and we need the support navigating the adjustment without judgment.

  • Something no one talk about when you become a mom: grief!

    Grief shows up in so many ways: the loss of a pregnancy, the loss of who you were before becoming a mom, the loss of the birth experience you hoped for, the loss of the ease you thought parenting would have, the loss of relationships that couldn't hold your new reality. There's grief in the unmet needs from your own childhood that resurface when you become a parent. Grief in realizing you can't give your children everything you wish you could.

    Our culture tells mothers to "stay positive" and "be grateful," which often means your grief gets buried under layers of protection. But here's what I know: when we can move from "I am bad" (shame) to "a bad thing happened to me" (grief), transformation becomes possible.

    This work requires bravery, but you don't have to do it alone. Grief is a natural process we're designed to move through, but we need the right support and safety to do it.

    The truth is: we have to feel to heal mama.

  • Anxiety can be debilitating, often coming in waves of overwhelming thoughts and feelings, sometimes leading to panic attacks. Identifying the root cause of anxiety can help loosen its grip. Reframing anxiety as a protective mechanism—anticipating problems to prepare solutions—may offer some relief, but can also increase overwhelm. Finding personalized coping skills can be a game changer.

  • High achievers, especially those with type A tendencies, can struggle with parenting. The drive that served you in other areas can create unrealistic expectations when you become a mother. Trying to maintain pre-baby life leads to stress, disappointment, and feelings of failure. The key is recognizing that you don’t need to be a perfect mom for your child to thrive. Let’s unpack those perfectionistic tendencies and embrace being "good enough."

Do you find yourself….

Services

Specialized Maternal Mental Health Therapy Support

Whether you're in the midst of your fertility journey, pregnant, postpartum, or years into motherhood, the therapy you receive needs to truly reflect the complexity of your motherhood story.

I specialize in supporting mothers navigating the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting using evidence-based approaches that honor both the difficulty and the beauty of this transition.

Psychotherapy sessions are offered in person in Walnut Creek, California and held virtually with individuals who reside in California.

Mom Parts Work (NEW!)

I am now Mothercentered Certified in a parts based framework to work specifically for mothers! This approach helps you understand the different parts of yourself that arise in your mothering. This could show up as a part that loves being a mom and a part that misses freedom, a hypervigilant anxious part, a touched out part, or a part that is screaming for your own needs to be met… just to name a few!

Our parts have stories that need to be heard and witnessed. By getting to know these parts with curiosity rather than judgment, you can find more internal peace and make choices that feel aligned with your whole self.

My Approach

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all.

I believe therapy is collaborative, and you are the expert of your own life. I aim to assist you in finding connections and insights. Commonly, I borrow from theoretical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).