Why you Feel Like You’re Failing at Motherhood (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
Therapy For Pregnant + Postpartum Women in LA, SD, OC, +California
You feed them. You bathe them. You soothe them when they cry.
You manage the schedule, the meals, the appointments, the meltdowns — and somehow, you still lie awake at night wondering:
“Why do I feel like I’m failing?”
If you’re a pregnant or postpartum mom, especially in a place like LA, Orange County, or San Diego — where everything around you says you should be thriving — this feeling can be unbearable.
And here’s what I want you to know:
You’re not failing. You’re just doing too much. And no one is supporting you.
When the Mental Load Becomes Too Much
You might look like you have it all together — but inside, it feels like you're barely holding on. Maybe you:
Snap at your partner, then spiral into guilt
Cry in the shower because it's the only place you’re alone
Feel completely disconnected from your body, your friends, and your former self
Constantly wonder, “Why is this so hard for me?”
Keep smiling in public, but feel like you're quietly unraveling
The truth is, most of the moms I work with feel this way — even the ones who are smart, capable, and endlessly loving. Especially those ones.
Motherhood Is Not a Test You’re Supposed to Pass
You were never meant to raise babies in isolation, carry the emotional weight of an entire family, and maintain a sense of calm, gratitude, and grace through it all.
Of course you’re overwhelmed. Of course you feel lost.
This doesn’t mean something is wrong with you — it means something is missing for you. And that’s support.
Hi, I’m Alexa — Therapist for Moms Across California
I am the voice and founder of Therapy For California Moms. I’m also a San Diego based licensed therapist and a mom of two, and I work with women across California — including moms in Santa Monica, Pasadena, Irvine, and Carlsbad — who are ready to stop pretending they’re okay and start actually feeling supported.
In therapy, we create a space where you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to be perfect. You just get to be — messy, real, tired, anxious, sad, grateful, and all of the above.
Therapy Can Help You:
Feel less reactive and more grounded
Reconnect with who you are outside of motherhood
Talk through the intrusive thoughts and spirals no one else sees
Learn to set boundaries — without the guilt
Finally stop carrying everything on your own
You’re Not Failing. You’re Just Burned Out.
And you deserve better than survival mode. If you’re ready to feel seen, supported, and like yourself again — I’d love to talk with you.
I offer online therapy for moms across California, with a special focus on pregnant and postpartum women in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
Let’s Get You Support
Click here to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.
Let’s talk about what you need — and what it would feel like to finally have someone in your corner.
