Modern Therapy + Support For Pregnant + Postpartum Women + Moms in Orinda, CA
Postpartum Therapy in Orinda, CA: When You're the One Who Holds It All Together
From the outside, everything looks like it should feel… fine.
But inside? You’re anxious. Stretched thin. Resentful.
You cry after bedtime routines, spiral over small things, or lie awake wondering why nothing feels like enough.
You’re not failing.
You’re just doing too much with too little support.
If you’re a mom in Orinda struggling with pregnancy, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or the emotional weight of holding everything and everyone — therapy can help.
🌿 What No One Sees in the Orinda Mom Bubble
In communities like Orinda, there’s a silent pressure to do it all — perfectly.
Even when you're falling apart, you feel like you have to smile at pickup, plan the birthday parties, keep the house in order, and stay two steps ahead of your child’s needs.
But no one sees:
The quiet panic attacks in the bathroom
The sleep deprivation that makes everything feel like a blur
The rage you didn’t expect — toward your partner, your baby, yourself
The deep guilt for not “enjoying every moment”
This isn’t just about stress. This might be postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or emotional depletion from carrying more than one person should ever carry alone.
You don’t have to keep hiding it.
🤍 A Therapist Who Gets It — And Gets You
Hi, I’m Alexa — a licensed therapist, mom of two and founder of Therapy For California Moms. I offer virtual therapy for women across California, including Orinda and the greater East Bay.
I graduated from UC Santa Cruz and have deep Bay Area roots. I understand the high expectations, the cultural perfectionism, and the loneliness that often lives behind big, beautiful doors.
I created Therapy for California Moms as a space where high-functioning women can finally stop pretending they’re okay — and actually start feeling better.
🌿 What Therapy Can Look Like
This isn’t just talk therapy. It’s a place to exhale.
To say the things you’ve been bottling up.
To feel seen and supported in a way that doesn’t feel clinical or forced.
In our sessions, we’ll work together to:
Understand what’s really driving your anxiety or sadness
Learn how to calm your nervous system in the moment
Process resentment or relationship stress (especially with partners, parents, or in-laws)
Reconnect with the version of you who feels grounded, confident, and calm
You don’t have to “fix” yourself — because you’re not broken.
But you do deserve support that actually supports you.
📍 Why Orinda Moms Struggle in Silence
Here’s what I see again and again:
You can do it all — but it’s slowly destroying you.
You’ve been praised for being capable, calm, adaptable. But motherhood doesn’t reward those traits. It drains them.
And in a town like Orinda, where everyone else looks like they’re managing beautifully, it’s easy to feel like the problem is you.
It’s not.
You’re just tired of surviving.
And therapy can help you feel like you again.
💬 FAQ: Postpartum Therapy for Moms in Orinda
Q: What if I’m not sure whether I have postpartum depression or anxiety?
You don’t need a diagnosis to start therapy. If you’re overwhelmed, angry, numb, or constantly on edge — you deserve support. We’ll figure it out together.
Q: Are sessions in person?
I offer virtual therapy for moms across California, including Orinda. No commute. No parking. Just support that fits into your life.
Q: What kinds of issues do you help with?
Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, mom rage, resentment in marriage, overstimulation, identity loss, and navigating perfectionism in high-pressure environments.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider. I can provide superbills for PPO plans if you’d like to submit for partial reimbursement.
Q: How do I get started?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a low-pressure way to see if we’re a good fit.
💛 You Don’t Have to Pretend You’re Fine
If you’re reading this at 11PM while your family sleeps and your brain won’t shut off — I see you.
You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just trying to mother in a culture that expects too much and gives too little.
Therapy is where that changes.
I offer therapy for moms in Orinda who are ready to stop pretending and start receiving the care they deserve.
🖥️ Book a free consult here — and let’s make space for you again.
