Therapy + Support For Pregnant + Postpartum Women in Pasadena, CA
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much: Therapy for Overwhelmed Moms in Pasadena
You thought you’d feel more joy by now.
The baby sleeps (sort of). You’ve figured out the car seat. You remember the snack bag most days. From the outside, it probably looks like you’ve got this whole “mom thing” down.
But inside? You’re unraveling.
Not because you’re doing it wrong — but because motherhood is heavier than anyone admits. And in a place like Pasadena, where everything is curated, beautiful, and put-together, the pressure to appear okay can feel crushing.
Hi, I'm Alexa — and I Work with Moms Who Are Overwhelmed, Burned Out, and Tired of Pretending
I’m a licensed therapist and a mom of two. I specialize in helping women navigate the unspoken emotional load of motherhood — the rage, the guilt, the exhaustion, the longing to feel like themselves again. If you're a mom in Pasadena who's feeling lost, stuck, or silently struggling, you're not alone. Therapy gives you space to breathe, to be honest, and to remember who you are beyond the mental lists and bedtime routines.
The Truth About “High-Functioning” Burnout
You’re checking every box. Showing up. Smiling. Making it all work.
And yet:
You’re snapping at your partner for things that shouldn’t set you off
Your chest tightens at the thought of another bedtime routine
You fantasize about checking into a hotel just to be left alone
You wonder, in quiet moments, Is this really my life now?
If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re burned out. And therapy can help.
Therapy for Moms in Pasadena Who Are Tired of Holding It All Together
I work with moms in Pasadena and throughout California who are silently struggling — especially the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel numb, resentful, or stuck inside.
Therapy is your space to:
Process the anger and grief that no one warned you about
Talk about the guilt of wanting more than just being a mom
Rebuild your identity outside of carpool lanes and diaper bags
Learn to rest, say no, and create space for your needs again
You don’t need a diagnosis to deserve support. You just need to be ready to stop pretending you're fine when you're not.
Why So Many Pasadena Moms Choose Therapy — And Why It Works
Living in Pasadena comes with unique pressure — the well-dressed drop-offs, the organic lunches, the feeling that everyone else is handling life better than you. But the truth is, many of the moms who come to therapy with me are exhausted by the relentless pressures of Motherhood.
They don’t want to keep performing. They want to feel real again.
And slowly, session by session, that’s exactly what starts to happen.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
I offer virtual therapy for overwhelmed moms in Pasadena and across California who are ready to feel seen, supported, and grounded again.
🧠 Specializing in postpartum anxiety, identity loss, and emotional burnout
💻 Virtual, private-pay sessions tailored to your real life
📍 Based in California, serving moms in Pasadena, LA, and beyond
Let This Be the Moment You Choose Yourself
You’ve carried so much for so long. You deserve a space to set it down.
👉 Click here to book your free 15-minute consult
Therapy is the first place where you are finally the priority and that you’re on the right path to support, confidence and healing. Click here to learn more. I can’t wait to connect with you!
