Therapy For Pregnant + Postpartum Women + Moms in Orinda, CA
Motherhood was supposed to be the happiest chapter of your life. Instead, you’re lying awake at 3 a.m., heart racing with postpartum anxiety, crying in the shower, and wondering why no one warned you it could feel this heavy.
You love your kids, but you miss you.
Therapy for Moms in Orinda, CA 🌿
When Motherhood Feels Nothing Like You Expected
On the outside, everything looks good — tree-lined neighborhoods, farmers’ markets, and families that seem to have it all together. But inside your home (and your head), it’s a different story. Motherhood isn’t the “magical chapter” you were promised. Instead, you feel pulled in every direction, exhausted, and unsure if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
Maybe you’re crying in the shower but smiling at preschool pickup. Maybe you feel anxious at 3 a.m. while everyone else sleeps. Or maybe you’re so overwhelmed you go numb. You wonder: Am I failing? Why does this feel so hard?
The truth? You’re not failing. You’re a mom trying to hold everything together without enough support — and that’s not sustainable. Therapy can help.
Why Moms in Orinda Work With Me
I specialize in helping high-achieving moms in Orinda and across the SF Bay Area navigate the mental load of motherhood. Many of the women I work with are:
🌿 Pregnant and overwhelmed by fear, stress, or the unknown
🌿 Newly postpartum and struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or feeling unlike themselves
🌿 Perfectionists who are exhausted from trying to do it all and feeling like it’s never enough
🌿 Moms quietly carrying rage, shame, or resentment they didn’t see coming — especially when judged by parents, in-laws, or friends
🌿 Women balancing demanding careers and motherhood, with no space left for themselves
If this sounds like you, know this: you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through motherhood. Therapy offers a place to exhale, to untangle the overwhelm, and to finally feel supported.
How Therapy Helps Moms in Orinda
Motherhood changes everything — your body, your relationships, your sense of self. Therapy is where you can pause the chaos long enough to process what’s really happening and find yourself again.
In our work together, you’ll learn how to:
Manage postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety with tools that actually work in real life (not just theory)
Set boundaries with family, in-laws, or friends who mean well but leave you feeling judged or pressured
Quiet the perfectionism that drives you to burnout
Process resentment, rage, or grief in a safe, judgment-free space
Rebuild your identity outside of “just mom” so you feel whole again
Motherhood doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. With the right support, you can move from just “getting through the day” to actually living a life that feels calmer, lighter, and more like you.
Hi, I’m Alexa 💛
I’m a licensed therapist and mom of two, so I know firsthand how messy and overwhelming motherhood can feel. I also know how lonely it is when everyone focuses on the baby while you’re left wondering who’s checking in on you.
I created my boutique virtual therapy practice, Therapy for California Moms, to give moms like you a space that’s unapologetically for you — not the kids, not the to-do list. Just you.
Together, we’ll create space where you can breathe, feel supported, and figure out what you need to truly take care of yourself again.
Therapy in Orinda That Fits Into Real Mom Life
I know your time is limited, so all sessions are held virtually — meaning you can meet with me from the comfort of your home in Orinda, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Gatos Los Altos, or anywhere in California. Whether that’s in between naps, during your lunch break, or while hiding out in your parked car for some quiet.
No commuting. No rushing. Just accessible, compassionate therapy that works with your life.
Hey, I’m Alexa.
✨ Licensed Therapist
✨ Mom of Two
✨ Human who has been through my own journey healing from Postpartum Depression + Anxiety
💬FAQs About Therapy for Moms in Orinda
Q: Do I have to be diagnosed with postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety to start therapy?
Not at all. Many moms I work with simply know they don’t feel like themselves. Whether you’re struggling with an official diagnosis or just the invisible weight of motherhood, therapy is for you.
Q: I already look “fine” on the outside. Do I still need therapy?
Yes. Many moms appear to have it together but are quietly falling apart inside. Therapy is about creating space for your truth — not the version the world sees.
Q: How long will therapy take before I feel better?
Most moms start to notice relief within the first few sessions. Lasting change takes time, but therapy gives you tools you can use right away.
Q: I feel guilty taking time or money away from my family for therapy.
I hear this often. But the truth is — caring for yourself is caring for your family. When you feel stronger, calmer, and more grounded, everyone benefits.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
If motherhood in Orinda feels heavier than you ever imagined, I want you to know there’s nothing wrong with you — and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own.
🌿 Therapy is your space to exhale, get real support, and feel like you again. Because you deserve more than survival mode.