Therapy For Women During Pregnancy, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety in Del Mar, CA
Supportive Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum Anxiety, and Postpartum Depression in Del Mar, CA
From the outside, life in Del Mar looks calm, beautiful, and put‑together.
But many high‑achieving moms here quietly struggle during pregnancy and the postpartum period — especially with postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression — while feeling pressure to keep it all together.
If you’re functioning, caring for your baby, and doing what needs to be done — yet feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or not like yourself — you’re not alone. And nothing about this means you’re failing at motherhood.
When postpartum anxiety doesn’t look obvious
Postpartum anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or constant fear. For many moms in Del Mar, it shows up more subtly:
A mind that won’t slow down
Constant mental planning and worry
Feeling on edge even during quiet moments
Difficulty relaxing or resting
A sense that everything depends on you
You may still be high‑functioning — which makes it easier to dismiss what you’re feeling or tell yourself you should “just be grateful.”
But postpartum anxiety can exist even when things look good on paper.
Postpartum depression can be quiet, too
Postpartum depression isn’t always sadness or crying all day.
For many high‑achieving moms, postpartum depression feels more like:
Emotional numbness or flatness
Irritability or resentment
Feeling disconnected from yourself
Going through the motions without joy
Grieving who you were before motherhood
You can deeply love your baby and still feel lost.
That contradiction is incredibly common — and rarely talked about.
Why high‑achieving moms in Del Mar are especially vulnerable
Many moms I work with in Del Mar share similar traits:
You’re used to being capable and competent
You hold yourself to high standards
You’re used to pushing through discomfort
You don’t like asking for help
These strengths help you survive pregnancy and early motherhood.
But they can also make postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression harder to recognize — and harder to admit.
The hidden pressure to “have it together”
In communities like Del Mar, there’s often an unspoken expectation that motherhood should feel peaceful, grounded, and fulfilling.
When your internal experience doesn’t match that image, shame can creep in.
You might think:
“Other moms seem to be handling this better.”
“Nothing is technically wrong — why do I feel this way?”
“I don’t want to seem ungrateful.”
This emotional mismatch is a major driver of postpartum anxiety — and it keeps many moms suffering quietly.
Why waiting it out usually makes things harder
Many moms hope postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression will fade with time.
Sometimes it does.
But often, what actually happens is:
Anxiety becomes your baseline
Exhaustion deepens
Resentment builds quietly
You lose touch with who you are outside of motherhood
Support doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
It means you’re listening to yourself.
Therapy for postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression in Del Mar
Therapy offers something many moms haven’t had since becoming parents:
A place where you don’t have to perform, explain, or minimize how hard this feels.
In postpartum therapy, we focus on:
Reducing anxiety without telling you to “just relax”
Understanding why your nervous system feels stuck in overdrive
Processing identity shifts that come with motherhood
Letting go of unrealistic internal expectations
Helping you feel steady and grounded again
This work is especially important for high‑achieving moms who are used to carrying everything alone.
You don’t need to wait until you’re falling apart
Many moms reach out when they say:
“I’m functioning — but I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
That’s enough.
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek help for postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression.
About me
Hi I’m Alexa. I am a San Diego based mom of two and licensed therapist specializing in postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression for high‑achieving moms across California, including Del Mar.
I work virtually with moms who are exhausted from holding everything together and want to feel grounded, emotionally steady, and more like themselves again — without judgment or pressure.
Ready to get support?
If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or navigating early motherhood in Del Mar and recognize yourself here, you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Book your first session to begin working through postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression with supportive, specialized care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have postpartum anxiety?
Postpartum anxiety often shows up as constant worry, mental overload, difficulty relaxing, or feeling on edge even when things seem okay. Panic attacks aren’t required for it to be real.
Can postpartum depression look like numbness instead of sadness?
Yes. Many moms experience postpartum depression as emotional flatness, irritability, or disconnection rather than obvious sadness.
Is therapy helpful if I’m still functioning day‑to‑day?
Absolutely. Therapy is often most effective before burnout or crisis develops. You don’t need to wait until things feel unmanageable.
Do you work with moms in Del Mar virtually?
Yes. I provide virtual therapy for moms in Del Mar and throughout California.
How do I get started?
You can book your first session directly through my website to begin addressing postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression with support that fits your life.
