Perinatal & Postpartum
Anxiety & OCD

You deserve a space where every part of your experience is met with compassion.

You Are Not Alone in This

Pregnancy and postpartum can awaken anxiety, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, old wounds, and emotions you never expected. Whether you are trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, adjusting to postpartum, or expanding your family, we'll create a safe, supportive space to understand what's happening, strengthen your confidence, and help you reconnect with yourself and the parent you want to be.

Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, becoming a parent can change the way you experience yourself and the world. You may find yourself constantly worrying, checking on your baby, avoiding certain situations, struggling to sleep because your mind won't stop, or feeling guilty for thoughts that don't reflect who you are. These experiences can feel isolating — but they are common and highly treatable.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in compassion. I believe healing happens when we stop fighting ourselves and begin understanding what our minds and bodies are trying to communicate. Therapy is a place where every emotion is welcome, without shame or judgment.

I also understand that becoming a parent can bring unexpected changes to your relationships, identity, career, and sense of self. Together, we'll make space for all of it while helping you reconnect with your strengths and move toward the kind of parent and person you want to be.

Schedule a Free Consultation (818) 806-8767

What We Can Address Together

  • Anxiety and intrusive thoughts during pregnancy or postpartum
  • Perinatal OCD — including fears of harming your baby
  • Fertility stress, pregnancy loss, and the emotional weight of trying to conceive
  • Identity shifts, relationship changes, and loss of self
  • Postpartum depression, rage, and disconnection
  • Birth trauma and NICU experiences
  • Adjusting to parenting multiple children
In-person · Hermosa Beach, CA
Online · Throughout California
Clients must be physically present in California at time of services.

I Work With

Trying to Conceive

Navigating the emotional complexity of fertility, hope, and uncertainty.

Pregnancy Anxiety

Worry, fear, and perinatal anxiety during pregnancy.

Postpartum Anxiety

Racing thoughts, checking, difficulty sleeping, and excessive worry after birth.

Postpartum OCD

Intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and mental rituals that feel impossible to stop.

Birth Trauma

Difficult or frightening birth experiences that continue to affect you.

Identity & Transition

Changes to your sense of self, relationships, career, and identity as a new parent.

Panic & Health Anxiety

Panic attacks, health anxiety, and fear about your or your baby's wellbeing.

Work & Motherhood

Perfectionism, guilt, and balancing the demands of work and parenthood.

Treatment May Include

Care is always individualized to your needs, stage, and goals.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

The gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety — helping you face fears gradually, with support.

Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)

A research-backed approach to OCD that targets the reasoning behind intrusive doubt.

EMDR for Birth Trauma

Processing difficult or traumatic birth experiences through bilateral stimulation and gentle reprocessing.

Expressive Arts Therapy

Using creativity, movement, and art to access emotions that words alone can't always reach.

Attachment-Focused Therapy

Strengthening the bond between parent and baby while supporting your emotional needs.

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion

Building a kinder relationship with yourself through present-moment awareness.

Values-Based Parenting

Connecting with what truly matters to you as a parent, beyond perfectionism and fear.

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone

Reach out for a free 15–20 minute phone consultation. There's no commitment — just a chance to connect and see if we're a good fit.

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Babies welcome in session · In-person in Hermosa Beach · Online throughout California