Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles: Finding Calm in a City That Never Slows Down

The pressure to “do it all” in Los Angeles is real — especially for new moms. Between sleepless nights, endless traffic, and the constant feeling that you’re falling behind, it can feel like you’re barely holding it together.

Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety don’t always look like the pictures of motherhood we see online. Sometimes it’s crying in your car after daycare drop-off. Sometimes it’s feeling numb during the moments you thought would feel magical. Sometimes it’s lying awake at 2 AM, heart racing, even when your baby is sound asleep.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay this way.

Why Los Angeles Moms Feel It So Intensely

Motherhood is demanding anywhere, but in LA it often comes with extra layers of pressure. The expectations to “bounce back,” maintain a career, keep a certain lifestyle, and look calm while doing it can leave you completely drained.

You might be juggling a demanding job in Sherman Oaks, trying to build community in Westlake Village, or staying home with a newborn in Pasadena — all while feeling like you’re the only one who’s struggling.

The truth? So many Los Angeles moms are carrying the same mental load you are. The difference is, they finally reached a point where they realized it’s okay to ask for help.

How Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Really Show Up

Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety can take many forms — not just sadness or worry. You might notice:

• Feeling emotionally flat or detached, even from your baby

• Constant racing thoughts or “what-if” spirals that keep you awake at night

• Irritability or anger that seems to come out of nowhere

• Guilt that you’re not enjoying motherhood the way you expected to

• Feeling disconnected from your partner, your body, or your old self

These are not signs that you’re failing. They’re signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed and needs care — not judgment.

Why Therapy Helps (and How It Works Virtually Across LA)

Therapy gives you something that’s often missing in early motherhood: a place that’s just for you.

In postpartum therapy, we work together to help you:

• Understand what’s happening in your body and mind

• Quiet anxious thoughts so you can actually rest

• Let go of guilt and perfectionism

• Reconnect with your identity outside of motherhood

• Feel more present and grounded day to day

All sessions are held virtually, which means you can meet from anywhere in Los Angeles — whether you’re in Brentwood, Silver Lake, or the South Bay — without battling traffic or worrying about childcare.

You don’t need to wait for things to get “bad enough.” If you’ve been telling yourself that you should be grateful, or that other moms have it worse, that’s exactly when therapy can help.

A Note from Me

Hi, I’m Alexa — a therapist, mom of two, and founder of Therapy for California Moms.

I help mothers navigate postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and the everyday chaos of modern motherhood. My approach is warm, real, and judgment-free — because you deserve care that actually feels supportive, not clinical or cold.

Motherhood isn’t meant to be done alone. You deserve a space to breathe, process, and feel like yourself again.

How to Get Started

If you’ve been trying to hold everything together on your own, this is your invitation to exhale.

You don’t have to keep powering through exhaustion and guilt. With the right support, you can feel calmer, more connected, and genuinely okay again.

✨ Book your first session today and start feeling like you again.

FAQ

Q: Do you offer in-person sessions in Los Angeles?
A: My sessions are entirely virtual, so you can join from anywhere in LA — no traffic, no commute, and no need to find childcare.

Q: Is this therapy covered by insurance?
A: I’m an out-of-network provider. Many clients choose to pay directly and submit receipts for partial reimbursement, depending on their plan.

Q: How long does postpartum therapy take?
A: Some moms notice relief within a few sessions. For deeper, lasting change, many benefit from ongoing weekly therapy for several months.

Q: What if I’m not sure whether this is postpartum depression or anxiety?
A: That’s completely okay. You don’t need a diagnosis to start therapy — we’ll explore what you’re experiencing and find the best path moving forward.