Therapy For Pregnancy, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety For Women in Carlsbad, CA ✨
Behind the calm of Carlsbad’s ocean views, so many moms are quietly carrying postpartum depression, anxiety, and the overwhelming weight of motherhood. You don’t have to do it alone. Therapy is here to get you the support you deserve.
🌿 Therapy for Moms in Carlsbad, CA: Support for Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety & the Invisible Mental Load
Motherhood is supposed to be beautiful — at least that’s what everyone tells you.
But here in Carlsbad, where life looks calm and sunny on the outside, so many moms quietly struggle inside.
If you’re waking up already overwhelmed, crying more than you expected, or feeling like you’re doing everything for everyone while running on nothing… you’re not alone.
Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, partner resentment, identity loss, or the pressure of judgment from parents and in-laws, you deserve support that actually centers you.
🌼 When Motherhood Feels Heavier Than You Expected
There’s a version of motherhood you imagined — peaceful walks at the Carlsbad beach, a deeper connection with your baby, a sense of calm in your home.
And then there’s the version you’re living:exhausted, overstimulated, anxious, irritable, guilty, disconnected, and stretched far past your limit.
You might notice:
You’re crying out of nowhere and don’t know why
Small things feel huge and overwhelming
Your mind races constantly — especially at night
You feel emotionally distant or numb
You love your baby, but you miss your old life
You’re carrying the entire mental load and it feels suffocating
Your partner seems oblivious and resentment is building
Your parents or in-laws are making comments that make you doubt yourself
No one really sees how hard this is for you
These are signs of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety — extremely common, deeply misunderstood, and absolutely treatable.
Hi, I’m Alexa — Therapist, Mom of Two, and Someone Who Gets It
I’m the founder of Therapy For California Moms and a licensed therapist based in San Diego, California, and I specialize in supporting moms who feel overwhelmed by the emotional weight of pregnancy, postpartum, and modern motherhood.
I know how exhausting it is to feel like you’re supposed to be grateful while silently falling apart.
My work centers you — not the baby, not the expectations, not the pressure from family or society.
I offer virtual therapy for moms in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, San Diego, Orange County and across California, so you can get support from your home, your car, or wherever you can catch a quiet moment.
🌿 How Therapy Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again
You don’t have to power through this alone.
In therapy we work together to:
✨ Ease anxiety, intrusive thoughts, irritability, and emotional overwhelm
✨ Make sense of postpartum depression and understand what your brain is experiencing
✨ Build tools to calm your nervous system and reduce spiraling
✨ Reconnect with your identity outside of motherhood
✨ Lighten the mental load and redistribute responsibilities at home
✨ Reduce resentment and improve communication with your partner
✨ Set boundaries with parents/in-laws who are adding pressure
✨ Create a version of motherhood that doesn’t suffocate you
This is a space where nothing is “too much,” nothing is judged, and nothing requires you to pretend you’re okay when you’re not.
🌊 Therapy for Moms in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad has amazing beaches, parks, trails, and family-friendly spaces — but none of that replaces emotional support.
Living somewhere beautiful doesn’t erase the internal heaviness, the anxious thoughts, or the constant drain of doing everything.
My Carlsbad-area clients often tell me:
“Everyone around me looks like they’re handling motherhood easily. Why am I the only one struggling?”
You’re not the only one.
You’re just the only one being honest.
You deserve real support, not silent suffering.
🌼 What We Work On Together
Postpartum Depression
Many moms describe it not as sadness, but as heaviness, numbness, or a sense of going through the motions.
If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unlike yourself, you are not broken — you're experiencing postpartum depression, and therapy can help you get your spark back.
Postpartum Anxiety
If your mind won’t stop racing, your chest feels tight, or you’re constantly imagining worst-case scenarios, you're likely experiencing postpartum anxiety — especially common among high-achieving moms in Carlsbad.
Mental Load + Overwhelm
You are managing 90% of the details no one else notices — appointments, naps, feeding schedules, emotional labor, safety concerns, and decision fatigue.
Therapy helps you release this burden and create a more balanced structure at home.
Partner Resentment
You’re doing everything.
They think they’re doing a lot.
That gap creates anger, distance, and loneliness — and we work on repairing it.
Judgment from Parents or In-Laws
Their constant comments, outdated advice, or passive-aggressive criticism might be pushing you over the edge.
We create boundaries that protect your peace.
Identity Loss
Before motherhood, you had a life that felt like yours.
Therapy helps you reconnect with who you are — not who you feel you’re supposed to be.
🌿 What Sessions Look Like
Sessions are:
50 minutes
Virtual
Private and convenient
Emotionally grounding
Designed to help you breathe again
You don’t need to prepare anything or show up perfectly.
Just come as you are — tired, messy bun, baby in your lap… it all works.
💛 Ready to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again?
You deserve support that’s actually about you.
You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine.
Let’s help you feel lighter, calmer, and more grounded.
(Serving moms in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and throughout California.)
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
What We Can Work On Together ✨
In our sessions, we’ll gently explore:
✨ The emotional weight of motherhood and why it feels so hard
✨ Your identity before and after baby — and how to reclaim your sense of self
✨ How to cope with overstimulation, mom rage, and guilt
✨ Practical tools for boundaries, communication, and emotional regulation
✨ A new way of showing up for yourself without abandoning the people you love
You’re not selfish for needing support. You’re human. ✨
You Deserve Support, Too ✨
Carlsbad is a beautiful place to raise a family — but that doesn’t mean motherhood here is easy. If you’re tired of pushing through and ready to feel like yourself again, therapy can help.
Click below to schedule your first session. Let’s make space for you, too. ✨
🌿 Do you take insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. Many clients use HSA or FSA benefits or submit superbills for partial reimbursement.
How soon will I start feeling better?
Many moms feel relief within the first few sessions as we name what’s happening and build tools to regulate your nervous system. Deeper transformation develops over time.
Is virtual therapy effective for postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety?
Yes. Research consistently shows that virtual therapy is as effective as in-person sessions — and significantly more practical for moms who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or managing childcare.
What if my partner or parents don’t think I need therapy?
You don’t need anyone’s permission to get support. Therapy is about your wellbeing — not their comfort.
I’m not technically “postpartum” anymore. Can I still work with you?
Absolutely. Many moms come to therapy months or even years after giving birth. The emotional impact of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and chronic overwhelm can linger long after the newborn stage.
What if I feel guilty taking time for myself?
That guilt is often a sign you need support even more. Your mental health is your family’s foundation. When you feel better, everything gets easier.