Hi I’m Alexa, Therapist with Clinical Expertise Rooted in Strategic Resilience.
I don’t just understand the mental load of California motherhood—I have spent a decade clinicalizing the process of dismantling it.
With over a decade of experience and 5,000+ clinical hours, I specialize in the high-stakes identity shifts of pregnancy and postpartum
My practice is built for the high-achieving woman who is tired of "white-knuckling" her way through motherhood
I move beyond traditional "supportive listening" to provide a strategic framework for women navigating:
The Identity Ghost: Reclaiming the woman you were before the mental load took over.
Neural Regulation: Moving your nervous system from a state of "Red Alert" back to responsive calm.
Systemic Recovery: Developing tactical tools to manage family-system pressures and partnership shifts.
From Crisis to Clinical Strategy
My commitment to this work was forged at the intersection of professional training and personal crisis. In 2020, I navigated a high-risk pregnancy and a traumatic birth during a global shutdown. I experienced firsthand how our systems treat mothers as "vessels" rather than individuals with complex, high-functioning lives.
That experience wasn’t just a personal hurdle; it was the catalyst for the therapeutic strategies and inverventions I use today. I realized that "hoping it gets better" is not a strategy. High-achieving women need a specialist who understands the specific "System Overload" of the California lifestyle—from the tech circles of Silicon Valley to the pressure of being a mom in Orange County and raising kids in Westlake, Pasadena and throughout LA.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #102352) with advanced training in perinatal mental health. My background is not in "general" therapy; it is a deep-dive into the reality of maternal mental health.
When you work with me, you aren't just getting a "mom who gets it." You are getting a Clinical Strategist who has spent ten years helping women navigate the most intense transitions of their lives.
You Don't Have to Navigate the "Identity Ghost" Alone.
If you are ready to stop performing and start regulating, the first step is the 10-Minute Vibe Check. We’ll discuss your specific pressure points and see if my strategic approach is the right fit for your goals.
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What makes you different from other postpartum therapists in California? I work exclusively with high-achieving California moms — women who are used to excelling at everything and are quietly falling apart inside. I don't offer a generic therapy experience. I specialize in the specific intersection of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, maternal burnout, and identity loss that high-performing women experience. My caseload is intentionally small so every client gets my full attention.
Do you take insurance? I am a private-pay specialist. I do not accept insurance, which allows me to maintain a restricted caseload and provide the focused, high-touch care my clients deserve. I provide monthly Superbills so you can seek significant reimbursement through your PPO out-of-network benefits.
What does a typical session with you look like? Sessions are 50 minutes, 100% virtual, and scheduled around your life — not the other way around. We don't spend time on small talk. We get into what's actually happening — the rage, the guilt, the overwhelm, the feeling that you've lost yourself — and we work on it together in a way that's both honest and practical.
Are you a mom yourself? Yes. I'm a mom of two and I understand the invisible weight of trying to do it all while feeling like you're disappearing inside. That lived experience shapes how I work and why I built this practice specifically for moms.
What is your clinical approach? I blend evidence-based modalities — including CBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing — with a warm, direct, and practical style. I don't do passive nodding. I am an active partner in your recovery. We identify what's driving your symptoms, build real tools to manage them, and work toward sustainable change.
Who is your ideal client? My ideal client is a high-achieving California mom — often a professional, often someone who has always had it together — who is experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, maternal burnout, or a deep sense of identity loss after having a baby. She knows something is wrong. She's ready to do something about it.
Do you work with moms during pregnancy too, not just postpartum? Yes. I work with women throughout the perinatal period — from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Anxiety, overwhelm, and identity shifts don't wait for the baby to arrive. If you're pregnant and struggling, you don't have to wait until after birth to get support.
What happens on the Vibe Check call? The Vibe Check is a free 10-minute call where we determine if we're the right clinical fit. There's no prep required. I'll ask a few questions about what's been going on for you, share how I work, and we'll both get a sense of whether working together makes sense. No pressure, no obligation.
How do I know if I'm ready for therapy? If you're asking that question, you probably are. Most moms wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out — but you don't have to be at your breaking point to deserve support. If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood, that's enough. You don’t need to be in crisis to deserve support!