Therapy For Pregnancy After Loss For Women in California
No, You’re Not Broken—Pregnancy After Loss Is Really F*cking Hard
You Want to Feel Hopeful—But Fear Keeps Stealing the Joy. Therapy Gives you the support you need to get through this pregnancy.
You don’t have to shrink your grief to make room for joy. Together, we will hold both.
Being pregnant again after loss is complicated. Everyone else might see this as a fresh start, but you know better. You’ve been here before. You’ve felt the heartbreak of loss, and now every milestone feels like holding your breath—waiting, bracing, hoping this time will be different.
You smile when people congratulate you, but inside you’re carrying grief, anxiety, and fear that no one else can see.
This isn’t “just another pregnancy.” It’s a pregnancy after loss. And it’s heavy.
Therapy for Pregnancy After Loss in California
Whether this is your first pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss—or you’ve been through this more than once—you don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space where your grief and cautious hope can exist side by side.
You’re not “too much.” You’re not broken. And your feelings aren’t something to fix—they’re a sign of just how much you’ve already carried.
As a California therapist specializing in pregnancy after loss, I help women move through:
The anxiety that spikes before every ultrasound or appointment
Sleepless nights filled with intrusive thoughts and worst-case scenarios
Guilt for feeling joy… or for feeling numb
Pressure from well-meaning friends and family who say “just stay positive” when it feels impossible
The confusing mix of hope, grief, and fear that makes every day feel like an emotional rollercoaster
Why Therapy Matters After Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy after loss can heighten pregnancy anxiety, mom rage, postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety in ways few people talk about. Therapy can help you:
Ground yourself when fear spirals out of control
Process grief without pushing it away or minimizing it
Reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and supportive
Create rituals to honor the baby you lost while bonding with the baby you carry now
Build tools to steady yourself—so you don’t feel like you’re living in constant “what ifs”
This isn’t about silencing your grief. It’s about learning how to hold grief and hope in the same hand.
This Isn’t Just a Pregnancy—It’s a Healing Process
Therapy during pregnancy after loss gives you permission to feel everything: the fear, the sadness, the love, the longing. You deserve a space where you don’t have to put on a brave face, where you can speak the truth of what it feels like to be here.
You’re not starting over. You’re moving forward with everything you carry. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Ready to Feel More Grounded in This Pregnancy?
If you’re pregnant after loss and want support from someone who truly gets it, I’d love to walk with you through this season.
🌿 Therapy can help you breathe again.
🌿 Therapy can remind you that your emotions are valid.
🌿 Therapy can hold both your grief and your hope—without asking you to choose.
👉 Book Your First Session today. Let’s make space for all your feelings, together.
Hi, I’m Alexa. I’m a licensed therapist, a mom of two, and someone who has experienced pregnancy after loss and understands how heavy it feels to carry both grief and hope at the same time. My work is dedicated to supporting moms across California who are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and everything in between.
I create a safe space where you don’t have to pretend you’re “okay” or hide the hard parts of motherhood. Therapy with me is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and grounded in the belief that you deserve to feel seen, supported, and steady—especially in seasons as tender as pregnancy after loss. I would be honored to support you during this season.
Therapy for Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
FAQs About Therapy for Pregnancy After Loss
Is it normal to feel anxious during pregnancy after a miscarriage or stillbirth?
Yes. Many women experience heightened pregnancy anxiety after loss. You might find yourself constantly monitoring symptoms, worrying before every appointment, or struggling to feel joy. This doesn’t mean you’re “broken” or ungrateful—it means you’re human. Therapy gives you tools to steady your mind and body so fear doesn’t take over.
Can therapy really help me feel less fearful in this pregnancy?
Therapy won’t erase all the fear—because fear after loss is normal—but it can help you manage it. Together, we’ll create grounding strategies, practice calming your nervous system, and explore ways to reconnect with your body so you feel more in control and supported.
What if I feel guilty for wanting to bond with this baby?
Guilt is incredibly common in pregnancy after loss. You may feel like bonding with this baby dishonors the one you lost, or you may fear attaching “too soon.” In therapy, we’ll create space for both your grief and your love. You don’t have to choose between honoring your loss and embracing this pregnancy—you’re allowed to hold both.
What if I already notice signs of postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety creeping in?
Pregnancy after loss can increase the risk of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. Therapy gives you a proactive space to notice the signs early, build coping strategies, and create a plan for support so you don’t feel blindsided after birth.
Do you offer therapy if I live outside Los Angeles or San Diego?
Yes. I provide virtual therapy across California, so whether you’re in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or the SF Bay Area, you can receive support from the comfort of your home.