Finding the right Livermore therapist for maternal mental health concerns is a crucial step in your wellness journey. As a licensed marriage and family therapist serving the Bay Area, I provide compassionate, personalized therapy services tailored to women experiencing the unique challenges of motherhood, from pregnancy to parenting and beyond.

At Bay Area Therapy for Wellness, I offer evidence-based practices to support women through anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life transitions related to family planning, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and parenting. My warm, down-to-earth approach creates a safe space where you can explore your experiences and develop effective coping skills for greater well-being.

Compassionate Maternal Mental Health Therapy in Livermore CA

Specialized Support for Women: From Early Motherhood to Parenting & Beyond 

Specialized Maternal Mental Health Services in Livermore, CA

Preconception, Family Planning, and Fertility Counseling

The journey toward parenthood can be emotionally complex, particularly when faced with fertility challenges and losses. Therapy provides support for:

  • Processing emotions related to fertility difficulties

  • Managing stress during fertility treatments

  • Addressing relationship impacts of fertility challenges

  • Coping with pregnancy loss and grief

  • Preparing emotionally for parenthood or alternative paths

Through compassionate guidance and my own lived experience, I help individuals and couples navigate these sensitive experiences while maintaining hope and emotional balance.

Birth Trauma and NICU Support

Traumatic birth experiences or having an infant in the NICU can be emotionally overwhelming. My specialized trauma-informed therapy helps parents:

  • Process traumatic aspects of their birth experience, including comments or actions (or inactions) taken by providers and other support persons 

  • Heal trauma related to medical interventions or complications

  • Navigate the emotional challenges of having a baby in intensive care

  • Develop coping strategies for the hospital environment

  • Address symptoms of post-traumatic stress related to birth

With sensitive care, you can process experienced trauma and move forward with greater emotional well-being, strengthening your connection with your child.

Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Support

Pregnancy loss can be a deeply isolating experience, I know because I have been there. I provide specialized grief counseling psychology for those experiencing:

  • Miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy

  • Medical terminations for health reasons (TFMR) 

  • Stillbirth and neonatal loss

  • Secondary infertility after loss

  • Anniversary reactions and grief triggers

This therapeutic support acknowledges the depth of your loss while helping you process grief and eventually find a path forward that honors your experience.

Pregnancy Therapy and Support for Challenging Pregnancies

Pregnancy can bring mixed emotions, especially when complications arise. As a Livermore therapist specializing in maternal mental health, I provide support for:

  • Anxiety and fears related to pregnancy and childbirth

  • Processing around birth plan preferences and alternatives

  • Coping with high-risk pregnancies and medical complications

  • Managing mood changes during pregnancy

  • Processing previous difficult pregnancies

  • Preparing emotionally for birth and parenthood

  • Sitting with the challenging emotions and anxieties of pregnancy after loss

Creating a supportive therapeutic space allows you to address these concerns and develop resilience during this significant life transition.

Postpartum Mental Health Support

The postpartum period brings significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes. I provide specialized support for postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties. My therapeutic approach focuses on:

  • Managing overwhelming emotions and anxious thoughts

  • Developing practical coping skills for new parenthood demands

  • Processing and grieving the things that didn’t go as planned such as delivery or breast feeding

  • Building confidence in your parenting abilities

  • Addressing sleep deprivation and its impact on mental health and functioning

  • Creating supportive routines and self-care practices

  • Strengthening communication with partners or support people

Early intervention for postpartum mental health concerns supports both maternal well-being and healthy infant development. Through compassionate therapy, you can navigate this challenging transition with greater ease and fulfillment.

Additional Mental Health Services

Individual Therapy

As a Livermore therapist, I provide one-on-one support for adults facing various life challenges. In individual therapy, we work together to address concerns such as:

  • Anxiety and stress management

  • Depression and mood disorders

  • Self-esteem and identity issues

  • Life transitions and adjustments

  • Personal growth and self-discovery

Individual therapy offers a confidential space to process emotions, gain new insights, and build resilience through a person-centered approach that honors your unique experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is an evidence-based practice effective for various mental health concerns and mental illness. This approach helps clients:

  • Recognize and challenge negative thoughts

  • Develop more balanced thinking patterns

  • Implement behavioral changes that support well-being

  • Build effective coping skills for managing difficult emotions

  • Lessen negative thoughts that contribute to anxiety and depression

CBT provides practical tools that clients can continue to use long after therapy has concluded, creating lasting positive change.

Family Therapy

Family dynamics significantly impact our mental health and well-being. As a family therapist in Livermore CA, I help families:

  • Develop more effective communication patterns

  • Navigate transitions after having children

  • Address parenting differences constructively

  • Create healthier boundaries and relationship dynamics

  • Build on existing family strengths

My work focuses on helping families with school-age children build stronger connections and overcome challenges together through improved understanding and communication.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT combines mindfulness with commitment and behavior change processes. This approach helps clients:

  • Accept unwanted private experiences which are out of personal control

  • Clarify what is truly important and meaningful

  • Commit to actions that create a fulfilling life

  • Develop mindfulness skills for staying present

  • Live in alignment with personal values

ACT is particularly effective for those feeling "stuck" despite their best efforts to change, offering a new perspective on challenging experiences.

Specialized Support Services

Therapy for Women with ADHD

ADHD in women often presents differently than in men and may be overlooked. I provide specialized support to help women with ADHD:

  • Understand how ADHD affects daily functioning

  • Develop organizational systems that work with unique cognitive patterns

  • Build self-esteem and address internalized and external stigma

  • Manage emotional regulation challenges

  • Create sustainable routines and self-care practices

This approach helps women with ADHD leverage their strengths while developing strategies to manage challenges effectively.

Grief and Loss Counseling

Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming and impacts us on a cellular level - it is much more than a “heartache.”. My approach to grief counseling provides space to:

  • Process the unique nature of your grieving experience

  • Address complicated grief that interferes with day to day functioning

  • Acknowledge disenfranchised grief that may not be recognized by others

  • Navigate secondary losses that accompany a primary loss such as having to move after the loss of a spouse or partner

  • Find meaning while honoring the loss and honoring what what most important to them

  • Finding ways to move forward while still carrying the grief

I provide compassionate support that respects your individual grieving process without imposing timelines or expectations. Our grief care gives you a space to openly talk about the dark sides of grief without judgement, talk through the things that keep you from sleeping and support you to process the changes that are happening around you.

Navigating Life Transitions

Life transitions—whether expected or unexpected—can be both challenging and transformative. As a therapist specializing in life changes, I help clients:

  • Process emotions related to change

  • Identify values to guide decision-making

  • Develop coping strategies for new challenges

  • Build resilience through self-care practices

  • Find meaning in transitional experiences

Whether you're adjusting to motherhood, navigating relationship changes after having children, or experiencing other significant life transitions, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence

My Approach as Your Livermore Therapist

With specialized training in evidence-based practices, I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work with clients in Livermore, CA and surrounding communities.

My therapeutic style is:

  • Warm and down to earth

  • Collaborative and client-centered

  • Strengths-based and solution-focused

  • Trauma-informed and evidence-based

  • Culturally responsive and inclusive

I believe that while professional knowledge is essential, the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. As a licensed clinical social worker, I create a space where you feel comfortable talking about difficult experiences and exploring pathways to healing. 

Getting Started

Taking the first step toward therapy shows courage and commitment to your mental health. Here's how to begin your therapeutic journey:

  1. Initial Contact: Reach out via the contact form on my website or go ahead and schedule your consultation on the same page. 

  2. Consultation: We'll schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit.

  3. First Session: In our first session, we'll explore your concerns in depth and begin developing a personalized treatment plan.

  4. Ongoing Therapy: Regular sessions support your progress toward your goals, with adjustments to our approach as needed.

Remember that seeking support is a sign of strength. With the right therapeutic approach, the right therapist, and a strong therapeutic relationship, you can navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and well-being.

Contact Bay Area Therapy for Wellness

To learn more about maternal mental health therapy services or to schedule a consultation, please reach out today. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing, growth, and improved mental health.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When selecting a Livermore therapist, consider their specialization in maternal mental health, therapeutic approaches, professional credentials, and whether you feel comfortable talking with them. The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful outcomes in therapy. My promise to all of my clients is to keep it real, be honest and bring excellent clinical skills. 

  • The duration of therapy varies widely depending on your goals and the nature of your concerns. Some clients benefit from short-term therapy (8-12 sessions), while others engage in longer-term work for more complex issues. We'll discuss timeframes during treatment planning and adjust as needed.

  • Yes, I provide secure telehealth services for clients throughout the Bay Area, offering the same quality of care as in-person sessions with added convenience and flexibility, especially important for new mothers and those with demanding careers. 

  • Yes, confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of therapy. What you share remains private, with limited exceptions required by law (such as imminent danger to yourself or others, or suspected abuse of vulnerable individuals).

  • Progress in therapy may manifest as reduced symptom severity, improved coping skills, enhanced relationships, greater self-awareness, and movements toward your identified goals. We'll regularly check in about your experience to ensure the process is beneficial for your unique situation. Your input is always solicited and welcomed.