ONLINE THERAPY FOR MOMS IN THE BAY AREA
Steadier days.
A clearer head.
Space to find yourself in motherhood.
Online therapy to support women through fertility challenges, pregnancy, miscarriage, traumatic birth, and life with a newborn or toddler.
Based in the Tri-Valley (Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin) and serving women throughout California.
The Version of Motherhood You Pictured Isn't the One You're Living
You're a new mom, or trying to become one, or somewhere in the middle of it all. You expected challenges, but you didn't expect this.
Your partner keeps missing the mark, and resentment is brewing. Your friends mean well, but they’re having very different experiences from you. And no one seems to understand what you're going through.
None of this means you can't handle motherhood.
And none of it makes you a bad mom.
You're carrying something real, and you don't have to carry it alone.
Therapy for Motherhood, and a Way Back to Yourself
Nothing can erase what you’ve been through, but therapy can give you a way through it.
You’ll find the language to express what you're feeling, so you can advocate for your needs instead of drowning in it all alone. The loss, the birth, the fear you haven't said out loud to anyone; we work through it until it stops running the show. And slowly, the question shifts. You stop going to bed wondering if something is wrong with you, and start finding your footing as the mother you're becoming.
From One Mom to Another
Hi, I’m Stephanie. As a licensed therapist (LCSW, #99567) in California and a mom of two, I understand what you're going through. I've lived my own version of it.
I specialize in maternal mental health, and I'm trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which means I can help you work through trauma and grief without spending years talking in circles.
I also draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy, matching the approach to what you need.
I'm not going to ask you how you feel and then nod for 50 minutes. I'll show up with curiosity, real clinical tools, and the kind of honest feedback that helps you actually move forward. The work is tailored, collaborative, and sometimes surprisingly fun.
Stephanie Crouch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #99567
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Working Together, Step by Step
1. Start with a free consult
A 20-minute call, no pressure. I'll ask what's bringing you in, tell you how I work, and answer your questions. You decide if you're ready to move forward.
2. Get set up and booked
I'll send everything you need through a secure portal. You fill out the forms on your own time, and we find a time for our first online session.
3. Start feeling the difference
Not all at once, and not because anything magically resolves, but because you finally have a place to put it all down. The thoughts loosen their grip. You start feeling like yourself again.
Areas of Support
If it happens somewhere being trying and mothering, I work with it.
Fertility & Pregnancy
Postpartum Mental Health
Additional Specialties
Common Struggles I Help Moms Work Through
Sometimes it helps to name it. If you're here, you might recognize some of this:
Your partner keeps missing the mark, and resentment is brewing. Your friends mean well, but they’re having very different experiences from you. And no one seems to understand what you're going through.
All of this is more common than most moms realize, and all of it is treatable.
You don't have to stay stuck here.
Based in the Tri-Valley, Serving Moms Across California
I'm based in the Tri-Valley and work with moms in Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore, as well as the surrounding East Bay communities.
Because I offer therapy online, I can also see clients anywhere in California, from San Jose to San Francisco to Sacramento, all the way to LA. No sitting in traffic necessary. That means you can work with a therapist who specializes in maternal mental health, even if there isn't one nearby.
Kind Words
Stephanie is an experienced therapist, ethical and, most importantly, compassionate. I would recommend her to friends and family.
Lourdes Medina,
LMFT
Stephanie is a well-rounded therapist who understands the needs of her clients. She is a solid, ethical clinician who I would recommend...
Monica Bahr,
LMFT
As Stephanie's former colleague, I can attest to the compassionate approach she takes towards the care of her clients. She is someone...
Melanie Almada,
LMFT
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I talk to a therapist about?
Anything that's weighing on you. Some moms come in with something specific, like a traumatic birth, a loss, or anxiety they can't shake. Others just know that something feels off and want a place to sort it out. You don't need to have it figured out or explained perfectly before you start. That's what the first sessions are for.
Do you take insurance?
Ask me about insurance on your free consultation and I will tell you what applies to your plan.
What areas do you serve?
Sessions are online, so you can meet from home. I work with clients across the Bay Area.
How much does therapy cost?
I share the session fee before you book, during your free consultation, so there are no surprises.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. Sessions are online, so you can meet from home.
Is online therapy effective?
Yes. Meeting online can feel just as focused as an office visit, and it is easier to keep when you are pregnant or home with a baby.
Can I have my baby with me during therapy?
Yes. You do not need childcare. If your baby needs you during the session, that is welcome.
Ready for Life to Feel Different?
You've carried a lot, probably for longer than you should have had to. Therapy won't fix everything overnight, but it will give you a place to put it down, work through what's brought you here, and start feeling steadier week by week.
You don't have to keep holding it all together by yourself. Book a free consult, and we'll take the first step together.
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