Navigate motherhood with confidence.
perinatal counseling in Redondo Beach
Soothe your emotions, decrease anxiety, and strengthen your relationships.
As a parent, sometimes your needs get squeezed out. The unrelenting needs of a child can make your needs fall to the end of the list for months. It may feel like you don’t know who you are, or how to find time to find your new identity as a parent and as an individual. It may feel like you’ve lost control, you don’t know what you’re doing, you’re fighting with your partner, or you worry constantly about the baby, all while feeling like you’ve lost yourself. With postpartum counseling, I’ll help you regain your sense of confidence and connection to yourself so you can start to feel like you again.
I’m Rebecca,
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I specialize in working with new mothers and fathers who are experiencing mood changes, loss of identity, excessive worrying, and/or excessive sadness. Through one-on-one counseling, I’ll support you in reducing your symptoms and regaining your confidence as a parent, a partner, and as an individual.
How postpartum counseling works.
Step one
Submit an inquiry here.
Step Two
If we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll schedule a 50-minute intake session. We’ll get to know each other and make a plan for your time in therapy.
Step Three
We’ll meet weekly until you feel you’ve reached a place of wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What does postpartum depression feel like?
Postpartum depression can feel like a fog. Some of the common symptoms are feeling sad, crying frequently, irritibility, anger, and difficulty sleeping. You may have feelings of doubt in your ability to be a mother, or fears that you would do something to harm yourself or your baby. These are all common ways that people with a perinatal mood disorder may feel in the 12 months following the birth of a child. Therapy has been shown to be quite effective in improving your mood, allowing you to accept the changes in your life, and giving you space to find your way as a new mom.
+ Why do I feel like I have no connection to my baby?
Feeling disconnected from your baby is a symptom of a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (called PMADS). You are overwhelmed, lacking sleep, and trying to adjust to the biggest change in your life. It can be hard to feel connected to your baby during this time. However, a professional therapist experienced in this area can help you connect to your baby.
+ How long does therapy last?
Perinatal counseling usually lasts between 3 to 8 months, but may continue depending on your needs.
+ May I bring my baby?
Yes, you’re welcome to bring your non-crawling babies to session. For safety reasons, if your baby is older, please contact me to discuss.
+ Can my partner come to my sessions?
Yes, we may use your partner as a support person during treatment. They may be invited to come to some of your sessions to learn how to be of support to you during this time.
+ What does perinatal therapy cost?
50-minute Session: $250
Associate Therapists: $175+
+ Do you accept insurance?
I am not paneled directly with any insurance companies due to the restrictions in mental health coverage. However, your PPO insurance plan will likely cover out-of-network services like mine. I can walk you through that process if you'd like to know more, and how to find out about this coverage through your insurance company. I want to provide the best possible services to you, and being out-of-network is how I have managed to do that. Learn more about my insurance policies here.