Pregnant + Postpartum Therapy For Women in Carlsbad, California
When Motherhood in Carlsbad Feels Too Heavy — Even When It “Should” Be Wonderful
Carlsbad is the kind of place people dream about raising a family — ocean views, excellent schools, stroller-friendly neighborhoods, and a close-knit community. From the outside, your life might look pretty ideal. But on the inside? You feel like you’re quietly falling apart.
If you're pregnant, postpartum, or somewhere in the thick of motherhood and wondering why you're not okay, you're not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just carrying too much — physically, emotionally, mentally — and no one was meant to do this alone.
You Love Your Kids — But You Miss Yourself
You’re grateful, yes. But also:
Exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix
Snapping at your partner and then spiraling into guilt
Crying in the shower or car just to get a moment to feel something
Wondering where the version of you went — the one who wasn’t always on edge or overstimulated
You might be telling yourself, “Other moms do this. Why can’t I just handle it?”
But here’s the truth: you were never meant to “just handle it.” Not like this. Not while your needs are constantly at the bottom of the list.
Motherhood in a High-Functioning Community Can Feel Lonely
So many of the moms I work with in Carlsbad, California are high-achieving women with very high standards for themselves, especially when it comes to parenting. They’re used to figuring things out, holding it all together, doing things “right.” And that makes it even harder to admit when something feels off.
Maybe you're:
Feeling like you're just surviving each day with a newborn or toddler
Struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, rage, or identity loss
Smiling at the park while silently falling apart inside
You deserve more than just “getting through it.” You deserve to feel seen, supported, and like yourself again.
Hi, I’m Alexa — Therapist for Moms in Carlsbad and Across California
I’m a San Diego based licensed therapist, a mom of two, and the founder of Therapy for California Moms. I work with women in Carlsbad and throughout the state who are tired of pretending they’re fine. In therapy, you get to bring the real version of your experience — the messy, raw, complicated parts — and let someone hold it with you.
We talk about the things no one else sees:
Your postpartum anxiety, guilt, or resentment
The grief that comes with losing parts of your identity
The rage you never expected to feel
The question, “Is this just who I am now?”
Together, we gently make space for you — not just the mom version, but the full, complicated, human version.
Online Therapy That Actually Fits Your Life
I offer virtual therapy for moms in Carlsbad, which means no traffic, no parking, and no rushing out the door with spit-up on your shirt. Just a quiet moment — maybe your first all week — to focus entirely on you.
You’re Not the Only One Struggling (Even If It Feels That Way)
Motherhood can be beautiful, yes. But it can also be brutal. And when you’re surrounded by sunshine and smiling families, it can feel even harder to admit that you’re barely holding it together.
But support is here. You’re not alone in this anymore.
Click here to schedule your free 15 minute consult call. I can’t wait to support you!
