Therapy for Pregnant + Postpartum Women in Orange County, California 🌿
You Look Like You’re Holding It Together — But Inside You’re Falling Apart ✨
🌿 In Orange County, everything often looks good on the outside — but behind closed doors, you’re exhausted, anxious, and wondering when it will ever feel like enough.
You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine. Therapy can help you feel supported, grounded, and more like you again. 🌿
Modern Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum Anxiety, and Postpartum Depression For Moms in Orange County 🌿
On the Outside You Look Fine — But Inside You’re Barely Holding It Together. Therapy is the space where high-achieving, overwhelmed moms finally get to exhale.
If you’re a mom in Orange County who feels like you’re carrying everything for everyone… you’re not alone.
You love your kids deeply — but the mental load, the nonstop decisions, the pressure to “keep it all together,” and the exhaustion you try to hide from everyone else?
It’s a lot. And it’s okay that it feels like a lot.
Maybe you’re juggling a demanding career in tech or healthcare.
Maybe you’re home with little ones and feel like you’ve lost yourself.
Maybe your relationship feels tense, disconnected, or resentful under the weight of parenting.
Maybe postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety have crept in, even though you thought you’d be “fine.”
Maybe you constantly feel judged or criticized by parents/in-laws and it’s pushing you to your breaking point.
If any of that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
👋 Hi, I’m Alexa.
I’m an OC native, mom of two and founder of Therapy For California Moms. I am a licensed therapist who helps overwhelmed, high-achieving millennial moms across Orange County — including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Irvine — feel grounded, supported, and like themselves again.
I specialize in working with moms who are:
Burning out under the invisible load
Experiencing a difficult pregnancy, postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety
Trying to hold it together while feeling misunderstood or unsupported
Navigating partner disconnect, resentment, or tension
Carrying pressure from parents or in-laws
Lost in the identity shift of motherhood
Feeling alone even though they’re constantly surrounded by people
My approach is warm, direct, deeply validating, and tailored specifically for moms.
You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
You’re allowed to get support — even if you feel like you “should” be handling this.
Millennial moms in Orange County often feel an extra layer of pressure:
“Everyone around me looks like they’re thriving.”
“We live in a beautiful place… I shouldn’t be struggling.”
“Other moms seem more patient / organized / calm than me.”
But mental health doesn’t care where you live.
Your struggles are real.
Your feelings make sense.
You deserve support that is actually about you, not just your kids.
What Therapy Can Help You With
✔ Postpartum depression
✔ Postpartum anxiety
✔ Emotional overload & overstimulation
✔ Resentment toward your partner
✔ Feeling judged by parents/in-laws
✔ Mom rage
✔ Identity loss
✔ Exhaustion, burnout, overwhelm
✔ Wanting to enjoy motherhood more but not knowing how
Therapy gives you:
✨ Tools to feel calmer and more regulated
✨ A space where you are the priority
✨ Healthier communication in your relationship
✨ Less guilt, more empowerment
✨ A grounded nervous system
✨ Strategies to manage intrusive thoughts, worry, irritability
✨ Relief from the pressure of doing everything perfectly
This isn’t about fixing you — you’re not broken.
This is about giving your system the support it needs.
If parents or in-laws have opinions about everything… let’s talk about that too.
Many moms in OC feel stuck between wanting help and feeling constantly judged.
If you hear things like:
“Why aren’t you doing it this way?”
“He didn’t cry when I held him.”
“When I was raising kids…”
…that pressure builds fast.
Therapy gives you space to unpack this, set boundaries without guilt, and stop internalizing their commentary.
Hi, I’m Alexa 🌿
OC native.
Mom of two.
Licensed therapist.
Human who has been through my own healing journey with postpartum depression + anxiety
Therapy That Fits Your Life 🌿
OC traffic. Soccer practices. Pickups and drop-offs. You don’t need one more impossible task on your plate.
That’s why I offer virtual therapy for moms across Orange County — so you can finally get support without sitting in 405 traffic or scrambling for childcare.
I specialize in helping moms work through:
🪷 Overstimulation, mom rage, resentment, and the invisible mental load
🪷 Pregnancy after loss or birth trauma
🪷 Relationship stress + partner disconnect
🪷 The ache of “I love my kids, but I feel so lost.”
You Deserve More Than Survival Mode 🌸
Therapy is where you finally get to exhale.
🌿 This is your space to be real.
🌿 This is your reminder that you matter, too.
🌿 This is your first step back to feeling steady, connected, and like yourself again.
FAQs: Do you treat postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety?
Yes — I specialize in both. I help moms understand their symptoms, reduce shame, learn nervous system regulation tools, and feel more stable emotionally.
Are sessions fully online?
Yes. As long as you’re in Orange County — including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, or anywhere in California — we can work together virtually.
Do you work with moms who are high-functioning but overwhelmed?
Absolutely. Most of my clients look “fine” from the outside. Therapy gives them a place to finally talk about what’s underneath the surface.
Do you accept insurance?
I am out-of-network, and many clients with PPO plans use their benefits. Click here to learn more.
Do you work with pregnant moms too?
Yes — pregnancy, postpartum, and all stages of motherhood are welcome.
Do you help with relationship stress?
Yes. Many sessions focus on resentment, communication, and the emotional load imbalance.
You don’t have to keep powering through. You deserve support too.
If you’re a mom in Orange County feeling overwhelmed, lost, anxious, or simply craving someone who gets it… therapy can change everything.
💛 Book your first 30 minute session (it’s quick, warm, and pressure-free) and let’s see if we’re a good fit.
You do not have to carry this alone anymore.