Modern Therapy For Pregnant + Postpartum Women + Moms in San Mateo, CA
Therapy for Moms in San Mateo, CA: Finding Relief from Overwhelm, Postpartum Depression + Anxiety
From the outside, it looks like you’re doing it all. You’re juggling kids, work, the household, your relationship — and somehow still showing up with a smile. But inside, you feel exhausted, overstimulated, and stretched so thin you’re not sure how much longer you can keep going.
If you’re a mom in San Mateo, you’re surrounded by opportunities, great schools, and a supportive community — yet you might still feel incredibly alone in the day-to-day reality of motherhood.
The Pressure of Motherhood in San Mateo
San Mateo is an amazing place to raise a family. But even in a city full of resources, it can feel like everyone else has it figured out while you’re drowning.
Maybe you’re noticing:
Irritability or resentment (especially with your partner).
Guilt that you’re not enjoying motherhood the way you thought you would.
Symptoms of postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety that you’ve tried to push down.
A constant mental checklist that never lets you rest.
It’s not that you’re doing anything wrong. It’s that motherhood is too heavy to carry alone.
Why Therapy Can Make the Difference
Therapy gives you space that no one else in your life can:
🌿 A place to finally say the things you’re too afraid to admit to friends or family.
🌿 Support for the exhaustion, anger, and sadness that come with postpartum depression and anxiety.
🌿 Tools to quiet your racing mind and calm your nervous system.
🌿 Space to reconnect with yourself — so you don’t just feel like “mom,” but like you again.
A Ripple Effect for Your Family
When moms feel supported, everything shifts:
Relationships soften — because you’re not carrying it all alone.
Your kids benefit from a mom who is calmer, more grounded, and less depleted.
You start living, not just surviving.
Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s how you keep your family — and yourself — thriving.
Therapy in San Mateo, CA for Pregnancy + Postpartum
I specialize in working with moms across California, including many in San Mateo, Burlingame, and Foster City. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or just the mental load of motherhood, therapy can give you the relief and clarity you’ve been craving.
A Little About Me
Hi, I’m Alexa — a licensed therapist, mom of two, and someone who knows how overwhelming motherhood can feel. My therapy practice, Therapy For California Moms is all about supporting moms who are strong, capable, and tired of holding it all together on their own.
This is a judgment-free space where you can finally exhale.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
You don’t have to wait until things get worse. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, supported, and like yourself again.
✨ Book your free consult call today and take the first step towards relief.
