Postpartum Therapy

Welcoming a baby changes nearly every part of life, and it is common to need more support than you expected. I offer postpartum therapy for depression and anxiety as a licensed clinical psychologist and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) provider through Postpartum Support International.

I work with clients in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills, elsewhere in the Conejo Valley, and throughout California through secure telehealth.

Postpartum depression

Perinatal and postpartum depression can feel incredibly isolating. You may find yourself crying more than usual, feeling emotionally numb, overwhelmed by the smallest tasks, or wondering why you’re not experiencing the joy you expected. Some parents feel disconnected from their baby, while others struggle with guilt, hopelessness, irritability, or the sense that they’ve somehow failed. You are not failing, and you are not alone.

Perinatal and postpartum depression are common, treatable conditions. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space to process what you’re experiencing, understand the changes happening in your mind and body, and begin reconnecting with yourself.

Postpartum anxiety

Welcoming a new baby is often described as a joyful time, but for many parents, it can also bring overwhelming worry, fear, and self-doubt. If your mind never seems to slow down, you’re constantly imagining worst-case scenarios, or you’re experiencing unwanted intrusive thoughts that leave you feeling frightened, ashamed, or questioning yourself, you are not alone. Postpartum anxiety is common and highly treatable.

Therapy can help you understand why these symptoms occur, reduce their intensity, and teach you practical tools to calm your nervous system. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more confident, present, and able to enjoy both your baby and this chapter of your life.

Unwanted intrusive thoughts are also more common after birth than many people realize. If that is part of what you are carrying, we can work on it directly—see more on the areas of specialty page.

What postpartum therapy can look like

Our work is collaborative and paced to what you can manage right now. Some weeks that means making enough room to sleep, eat, and feel less afraid. Other weeks we look at the deeper patterns, relationship changes, or birth experiences that are still affecting you. I generally encourage clients to approach therapy as an investment over several months so we can move beyond immediate symptom relief.

Postpartum care often overlaps with perinatal psychology, birth trauma therapy, and support for NICU parents. If you are also grieving a loss during this season, you may find the pregnancy loss page helpful.

I wrote about the difference between more passing “baby blues” and postpartum depression in this blog post.

Serving Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and nearby communities

Families in Thousand Oaks often search for a postpartum therapist or help with postpartum anxiety. Clients in Westlake Village frequently ask about postpartum depression therapy specifically. I also work with clients in Calabasas and Hidden Hills through California telehealth, and I see clients in person in Ventura County.

Frequently asked questions

Is it normal to struggle after having a baby?

Many new parents are surprised by how hard this season can feel. Needing support does not mean you are ungrateful or that you are failing your baby. It means this transition is significant, and you deserve care that takes it seriously.

Do you only treat postpartum depression?

No. I work with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the mix of symptoms that often appear together. We start with what you are experiencing rather than trying to fit you into a single label.

Can I do postpartum therapy by telehealth?

Yes. Secure telehealth is available to clients anywhere in California, which can be especially helpful when leaving the house with a newborn feels like too much. You can also request an in-person appointment in Ventura County.