Specialized Therapy For Pregnant + Postpartum Women in Tarzana, CA ✨
Motherhood is hard enough without pretending it’s easy
Therapy Will Help You Find Your Way Back To Yourself
Specialized Therapy For Maternal Mental Health
Specialized Support for the High-Achieving Valley Mom
In Tarzana, the pace of life is a unique blend of suburban family commitment and high-stakes professional drive. Whether you are navigating a demanding career from the hills or managing the complex logistics of a growing family near Braemar, the transition to motherhood can feel like an invisible marathon. Often, the very traits that made you successful in your career—your drive, your attention to detail, and your self-reliance—can feel like the very things making postpartum life feel so overwhelming.
I offer concierge-level maternal mental health care designed for women who don't just want a "coping skill," but want to understand the profound identity shifts that occur when a woman of influence and ambition becomes a mother. This is a private, professional sanctuary where your intelligence is respected and your mental health is the priority.
The Challenges We Address Together
Many of the moms I work with in the Tarzana and Encino areas find themselves struggling with things they never expected:
The "Performance" Trap: Feeling like you have to project a perfect image of motherhood to your social and professional circles while feeling deeply depleted behind closed doors.
High-Functioning Anxiety: That constant, buzzing sense of "doing more" or "being more" that makes it impossible to actually rest, even when the baby is sleeping.
Maternal Identity Fracture: The disorienting feeling that the "old you"—the one who was decisive, productive, and in control—has been replaced by a version of yourself you don't quite recognize yet.
Intrusive "What-If" Thoughts: Navigating the scary, repetitive thoughts that often accompany the postpartum period but are rarely discussed in polite conversation.
About Alexa Levine, LMFT
I’m Alexa, licensed therapist, mom of two and founder of Therapy For California Moms. I help women navigate the high-stakes transition into motherhood without losing the identity they’ve worked so hard to cultivate. I understand that for many Tarzana moms, the pressure to maintain a certain standard of life and performance can lead to a silent struggle with burnout or anxiety.
My approach is rooted in Deep Work. We move beyond surface-level symptoms to address the root causes of your overwhelm. I don't believe in "one size fits all" therapy; my background in California maternal mental health allows me to provide a specialized clinical perspective that honors your time and your goals. I’m here to help you move past "just surviving" so you can feel grounded, focused, and truly present in both your career and your home life.
Our Collaborative Process
The Vibe Check: We start with a 10-minute complimentary consultation to ensure our clinical styles and personalities are a match.
The Assessment: We look at the intersection of your professional life, your support system, and your individual history to build a roadmap.
The Deep Work: We use specialized therapeutic techniques to help you reclaim your sense of self and navigate the emotional complexities of parenthood with confidence.
Hey, I’m Alexa.
✨ Licensed Therapist
✨ Mom of Two
✨ Human who has been through my own journey healing from Postpartum Depression + Anxiety
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you offer in-person therapy in Tarzana? My practice is 100% virtual, serving moms throughout Tarzana, Encino, and the wider San Fernando Valley. This allows you to fit high-level therapy into your actual schedule—eliminating the stress of the 101 or 405 commute and allowing for total privacy from your home or office.
2. Why is your practice private-pay? By operating as a private-pay provider, I am able to offer a higher standard of individualized, confidential care. This ensures your privacy is absolute—no diagnosis is shared with an insurance database—and it allows us to focus on the work that is necessary for you, not what is dictated by a provider's bottom line. My current rate for a specialized session is $275.
3. What is a "Vibe Check"? The Vibe Check is a complimentary 10-minute consultation. It’s a low-pressure way for us to connect and ensure that my clinical style aligns with your goals. Given the specialized nature of my work, this ensures we are a perfect fit before we begin the deeper therapeutic process.
4. How soon can we start? Because I maintain a small, specialized caseload to ensure the highest quality of care for my clients, my availability can change.
However, booking a Vibe Check is the fastest way to see current openings and get on the path to feeling like yourself again.