Therapy + Support For Pregnant and Postpartum Women + Moms in Newport Beach, CA
⭐ Why Motherhood Feels So Heavy in Newport Beach — Even When You’re Doing Everything “Right”
And how therapy helps you finally feel grounded, supported, and like yourself again.
Motherhood in Newport Beach often looks beautiful from the outside — the beach days, the sunshine, the great schools, the “you have everything you need, so why are you struggling?” energy that so many moms quietly carry.
But the truth is this:
You can live in a gorgeous place, have support on paper, and still feel overwhelmed, drained, overstimulated, or disconnected from yourself.
You can love your kids deeply…
and still feel like you’re drowning.
This doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
It means you’re human — and carrying far too much alone.
🌿 Hi, I’m Alexa.
I’m a licensed therapist and founder of Therapy For California Moms who works with moms all across Orange County, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, and Costa Mesa. I specialize in supporting women through postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, the invisible mental load, identity shifts, and the pressure to be “perfect” while feeling completely overwhelmed inside.
If you’re a Newport Beach mom trying to hold everything together while quietly falling apart, I want you to know this:
You’re not the problem.
The load is the problem — and therapy is where we finally lighten it.
⭐ Why motherhood feels so heavy here in Newport Beach
There’s a unique pressure in OC motherhood that women don’t always talk about:
• Everything looks polished — so you feel like you should be too
The parks, the neighborhood, the other moms… it can feel like everyone else is thriving while you’re barely keeping up.
• Postpartum depression doesn’t “look like” what you expected
You might not be sobbing on the bathroom floor all day.
Instead, postpartum depression can show up as:
✔ irritability
✔ overwhelm
✔ numbness
✔ guilt
✔ feeling disconnected
✔ “I should be happier than this”
• Postpartum anxiety is everywhere — even if you seem calm
Moms here often describe postpartum anxiety as:
✔ racing thoughts
✔ nonstop worry
✔ constant scanning for danger
✔ the inability to rest
✔ feeling like something bad might happen at any time
You don’t need to have “panic attacks” to have postpartum anxiety.
Most moms experience it silently.
• The mental load is crushing — even if you have help
Even with supportive partners, paid childcare, or flexible schedules, YOU are still the one:
managing everything
noticing everything
planning everything
carrying the emotional weight of everyone
This isn’t about privilege.
It’s about responsibility — and how much of it falls on you.
• Judgment from parents or in-laws hits hard
OC moms tell me this all the time:
“My mom keeps saying we’re too soft.”
“My in-laws think we’re doing it wrong.”
“I feel like I’m being evaluated every time they’re around.”
“It makes me doubt myself in my own home.”
Parenting criticism from your own family stings in ways nothing else does.
It brings up old wounds, insecurity, and shame.
• Kids who need you 24/7 leave you overstimulated and touched-out
You adore them.
And also — your nervous system needs a break.
None of this means you’re not a good mom.
It means you’re exhausted.
⭐ You’re not “failing.” You’re unsupported.
Modern motherhood — especially in places like Newport Beach — was never meant to be done alone, silently, and while pretending everything is fine.
You’re not meant to:
be calm and patient all day
run a household like a project manager
juggle work, kids, marriage, family expectations
handle postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety alone
absorb constant judgment from the people who raised you
Your nervous system is simply maxed out.
Therapy helps you rebuild from the inside.
⭐ What therapy looks like for Newport Beach moms who are overwhelmed
Together, we focus on real relief — not clichés.
💛 Calming your nervous system
So you feel grounded instead of constantly “on alert.”
💛 Easing postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety
So you don’t wake up in survival mode every day.
💛 Reducing emotional overload
Especially if mornings, evenings, and weekends feel unbearable.
💛 Unpacking childhood patterns triggered by your parents/in-laws
So you stop feeling small, ashamed, or criticized.
💛 Rebuilding your identity
Outside of diapers, schedules, and mental load.
💛 Strengthening communication with your partner
So things feel more equal — and you don’t silently resent them.
💛 Making motherhood feel possible again
Not perfect.
Not blissful.
Just humane, lighter, doable.
⭐ A message for every Newport Beach mom who feels like she should “have it together” by now:
It is okay to not love every moment.
It is okay to feel touched-out, overstimulated, or impatient.
It is okay to not want to play all day.
It is okay to need support — real support.
It is okay to feel heavy even in a beautiful place.
You don’t have to keep holding this alone.
⭐ Ready to feel lighter?
If you’re in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, or anywhere in Orange County and you’re ready to feel more supported and more like yourself again, I’d love to help.
➡️ Book your first session here
Virtual therapy for moms anywhere in California — $275 per 50-min session.
⭐ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the signs of postpartum depression?
Sadness, irritability, numbness, guilt, trouble bonding, hopelessness, and feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks.
What does postpartum anxiety feel like?
Racing thoughts, constant worry, intrusive fears, physical tension, trouble relaxing, or a persistent sense of dread.
Is it normal to feel overstimulated by my kids?
Yes. OC moms especially experience overstimulation due to sensory overload, multitasking, and nonstop emotional responsibility.
Why do I feel judged by my parents or in-laws?
Often their comments activate childhood wounds or pressure to parent a certain way. Therapy helps you reclaim confidence in your instincts.
Do you serve moms throughout Orange County?
Yes — including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and surrounding areas.
How do I get started?
You can book your first session directly online. I look forward to supporting you!
