Therapy For Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Los Angeles, CA
🌿 When You Feel Like You’re Barely Holding It Together: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in Los Angeles
Therapy for Moms in Los Angeles, CA
You love your baby — more than anything.
But if you’re honest, there are days when you feel like you’re barely hanging on. You’re exhausted, overstimulated, and constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own.
Even though your life in Los Angeles looks beautiful from the outside — the stroller walks in Griffith Park, brunches with friends, the sunshine streaming through your window — inside, it feels like you’re drowning.
💛 Hi, I’m Alexa. You Don’t Have to Pretend You’re Okay Anymore.
I’m Alexa Levine, LMFT, a southern California native, mom of two and therapist for moms across California — including pregnant and postpartum moms in LA.
I specialize in supporting women through postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, helping you move from survival mode back to feeling like yourself again.
As a mom of two, I know firsthand how relentless the mental load can feel — the pressure to keep up, the guilt for needing help, and the fear that if you let your guard down, everything will fall apart.
Therapy is where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. It’s where you can finally exhale.
🌙 You’re Not Broken — You’re Burnt Out
So many moms I work with tell me they feel like they’re failing because they’re not enjoying every moment. They scroll through Instagram, see other moms looking radiant and happy, and immediately spiral into guilt.
But here’s the truth: you’re not failing — you’re overwhelmed.
Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety can show up in ways that don’t always look like “sadness.” It might look like:
Snapping at your partner and then feeling awful afterward
Feeling “on edge” all day, unable to relax even when your baby sleeps
Having racing thoughts that won’t turn off
Feeling detached from your baby or your partner
Constant guilt, no matter how much you do
If you’ve been thinking, “Shouldn’t I be happier than this?” — you’re not alone.
🌿 Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety Aren’t Just Hormones
Hormones are only part of the story.
In LA where there is constant comparison — the mental load of motherhood can feel even heavier.
Between the endless logistics (feedings, naps, childcare), the pressure to “bounce back,” and the loneliness that comes from pretending you’re fine, it’s no wonder so many moms end up in survival mode.
Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety can show up months — or even years — after giving birth. They often hide behind perfectionism, productivity, or just trying to “keep going.”
But you don’t have to keep pushing through.
💬 “I Thought It Would Get Easier by Now…”
It’s one of the most common things I hear from moms in therapy.
You make it through the early weeks thinking it’ll all calm down, but the pressure just shifts. You’re managing transitions, relationships, work, and your baby’s changing needs — all while feeling like there’s no room for you.
You might tell yourself, “Other moms are doing it — I should be able to, too.”
But those other moms are struggling too. You just don’t see it.
💛 What Therapy Can Offer You
Therapy isn’t about fixing you — it’s about helping you breathe again.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on:
Calming your nervous system so your body can finally rest
Understanding what triggers your anxiety and what helps it settle
Learning tools to quiet racing thoughts and reduce irritability
Reconnecting with yourself — not just as a mom, but as you
We’ll also work through the guilt, the resentment, and the grief that come with losing parts of yourself in motherhood.
You deserve support that centers you, not just the baby.
🌺 You Deserve to Choose What Support Looks Like
Whether you’re nursing, pumping, formula feeding, or doing some combination of all three — it’s all okay.
There’s no easy way to feed your baby, and there’s no one right way to take care of yourself either.
You get to choose what healing looks like for you.
Your mental health matters just as much as how you feed your baby.
The Los Angeles Mom Experience
Being a mom in Los Angeles comes with its own unique challenges.
You might be surrounded by people yet feel completely alone. The city moves fast — and when you’re barely keeping your eyes open, it can feel like you’re falling behind.
The pressure to look put together, keep up appearances, and “do it all” can make you feel like you’re failing — even when you’re doing everything right.
Therapy can help you slow the pace, reconnect with what really matters, and find your footing again.
🌿 How We’ll Work Together
I offer online therapy for moms in Los Angeles and throughout California, so you can meet from home, your car, or wherever you can find 50 quiet minutes to yourself.
We’ll focus on real-life tools and emotional regulation strategies that help you cope in the moments that actually happen — not just the ideal ones.
You don’t have to show up as the polished version of yourself. You can come as you are — messy bun, spit-up stains, and all.
💬 Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
You don’t have to keep surviving.
Therapy can help you move from constant overwhelm to feeling grounded and supported again.
Book your 30-minute introductory session to get started — a calm, nonjudgmental space to explore whether therapy feels right for you.
👉 Schedule your intro session here.
🧠 FAQ: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles
Q: How do I know if this is postpartum depression or just exhaustion?
If your sadness, irritability, or anxiety have lasted more than two weeks, or if you feel constantly “on edge,” it’s worth reaching out. You don’t have to wait until it gets worse.
Q: I’m not a brand-new mom — can this still be postpartum depression or anxiety?
Yes. Many moms experience symptoms months or years after giving birth. There’s no expiration date on when you can seek help.
Q: Do you see clients in person or online?
All sessions are online therapy for moms in California, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and the greater LA area — flexible, convenient, and private.
Q: What if I’m not sure therapy will help?
That’s exactly what the 30-minute intro session is for — no pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to talk and see if the space feels good for you.
