Therapy For Pregnant + Postpartum Women in Palo Alto, CA
Motherhood in Palo Alto looks polished from the outside — but inside, you’re drowning in the mental load, the sleepless nights, and the judgment that never stops.
You don’t have to keep smiling through the overwhelm. Therapy is where you can finally put it down + feel supported.
Modern Therapy for Moms in Palo Alto, CA 🌿
Mama, you’re carrying it all — and it’s exhausting.
From the outside, life in Palo Alto looks good: thriving careers, beautiful neighborhoods, kids in top schools. But behind the scenes? You’re reaching your breaking point. The mental load of motherhood has you awake at 2 a.m., scrolling through your to-do list. You love your kids — but you’re also tired, resentful, and wondering where you went in all this.
You’re not failing. You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re overwhelmed because the expectations of modern motherhood are impossible. Things don’t need to stay this way. You deserve support. That’s where therapy comes in.
Why Palo Alto Moms Work With Me
I specialize in working with high-achieving millennial moms — women who are “doing it all” yet silently falling apart inside. My clients often come to therapy because they’re:
🌿 Pregnant and flooded with fear, stress, or loneliness.
🌿 Newly postpartum and struggling with postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety.
🌿 Holding resentment toward their partners for not carrying their share.
🌿 Feeling judged by parents or in-laws about “the right way” to parent.
🌿 Touched out, exhausted, and craving time to just be themselves again.
If any of that feels familiar, you don’t have to keep holding it together with gritted teeth. Therapy is a space for you to finally set it down.
What Therapy Looks Like
Compassionate, grounding support. A judgment-free space where your pain and frustration are taken seriously.
Real strategies that fit into your life. Tools to manage anxiety, navigate postpartum depression, and quiet the constant mental chatter.
Space to reclaim your identity. Therapy is about finding you again, not just surviving motherhood.
Therapy is a vital investment in your well-being and in the future of your family. When you feel better, everything shifts.
Meet Alexa 🌿
I’m Alexa Levine, LMFT and founder of Therapy for California Moms. I’m also a mom of two young kids, so I know firsthand how relentless the demands of motherhood can feel. I’ve built my boutique practice around one mission: supporting moms like you through pregnancy, postpartum, and the messy middle of motherhood — with compassion, humor, and strategies that actually work.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about finally giving yourself permission to need support, too.
Nice To Meet You!
I’m Alexa.
✨ Licensed Therapist
✨ Mom of Two
✨ Human who has been through my own journey healing from Postpartum Depression + Anxiety
Common Themes in Therapy:
🌿 “I feel like I’m doing it all, but it’s never enough.”
🌿 “I’m snappy, irritable, and I don’t even recognize myself.”
🌿 “My partner and I are constantly arguing — or avoiding each other.”
🌿 “I love my baby, but I feel so alone in this.”
🌿 “My parents/in-laws keep judging how I parent, and it’s making everything worse.”
🌿 “I can’t keep living like this — something has to give.”
If any of these feel familiar, you’re in the right place.
Why Moms in Palo Alto Choose Virtual Therapy With Me
📍 Location-flexible: You can be at home, in your car, or on a lunch break — therapy comes to you.
🎯 Tailored support: You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all workbook. You’re getting real, attuned therapy based on your lived experience.
💻 Virtual, but intimate: This isn’t distant or impersonal. It’s warm, connected, and designed to help you feel seen and supported.
💬 Motherhood-informed: I get what it’s like to be needed all day and still feel invisible. You won’t need to explain why this season is hard — I already know.
Areas I Serve Near Palo Alto
While all sessions are virtual, I work with clients across Northern California — especially in:
🌿 Mountain View
🌿 Redwood City
🌿 Cupertino
If you're a mom in the Bay Area and you're ready to feel like yourself again, therapy can help.
What Therapy Looks Like
This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken.
Our sessions are a space for you to:
🌿 Exhale and talk about the hard stuff
🌿 Be seen, supported, and validated
🌿 Rebuild your identity outside of motherhood
🌿 Feel less reactive and more grounded
🌿 Work through resentment in your relationship
🌿 Learn to take care of yourself without guilt
You don’t have to push through alone anymore.
❓ FAQ – Therapy for Moms in Palo Alto
Is this therapy in-person or virtual?
All sessions are held virtually via secure video. I work with clients across California — including Palo Alto and surrounding areas.
Do you offer therapy for pregnant and postpartum moms?
Yes — I specialize in maternal mental health. Whether you're trying to conceive, newly postpartum, or years into parenting, I can help.
How often do we meet?
Most clients meet with me weekly for 50-minute sessions. I offer morning and mid-day appointments that work well for moms.
Do you take insurance?
No, I’m a private-pay therapist. Many clients use their HSA/FSA or submit superbills to PPO insurance for potential reimbursement. You can learn more about the investment here.
🌿 Ready to Get Started?
Therapy doesn’t have to be one more thing you put off. If you’re a mom in Palo Alto who’s ready to feel supported, seen, and more like yourself again — I’d be honored to work with you.
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart. You deserve support that actually supports you.