Therapy For Pregnant + Postpartum Women + Moms in Orinda, CA
Therapy For Moms in Orinda, CA
Therapy for Moms Who Are Tired of Holding It All Together
You love your baby.
You’re grateful for your life in Orinda — the family-friendly neighborhoods, great schools, safe streets.
And yet… everything feels heavy.
You’re exhausted, overstimulated, and constantly one step away from snapping.
If you’re silently wondering “Is it supposed to feel this hard?” — the answer is no. Not like this.
Whether you’re a first-time mom navigating postpartum depression, a seasoned parent trying to stay calm through daily meltdowns, or a high-functioning woman who can’t stop overthinking everything — you’re not broken. You’re just depleted.
Therapy can help.
🌿 You’re the One Holding It All — And It’s Too Much
Orinda is beautiful… and isolating.
You’re surrounded by success, picture-perfect homes, and silent pressure to get it right.
But no one sees:
The mental load you carry from the moment you wake up
The resentment toward your partner that bubbles under the surface
The invisible guilt — for wanting help, for needing space, for not feeling grateful enough
The anxiety that keeps you spiraling even after the baby is asleep
This might be postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or adjusting from one to two kids. For many women motherhood is the quiet unraveling that happens when no one is taking care of you.
You’re not weak. You’re not dramatic. You’re just tired of surviving.
🤍 You Deserve Support That Actually Supports You
Hi, I’m Alexa — a licensed therapist, mom of two, and founder of Therapy For California Moms. I am also a UC Santa Cruz grad with deep Bay Area roots.
I help moms across California move out of survival mode and into a place that feels more grounded, calm, and you-shaped again.
You don’t need to be fixed.
You need a space where you can exhale, say the real thing out loud, and not be judged for it.
What We Can Work On Together
🌿 Postpartum depression + postpartum anxiety:
You’re doing everything you can to hold it all together — but inside, you feel like you’re unraveling. You’re not broken, lazy, or weak. You’re in the thick of one of the hardest transitions of your life, and you deserve real support.
🌿 Relationship stress, mom rage, and burnout:
You love your family — but you’re running on fumes. The resentment builds, the arguments come out of nowhere, and you feel like you’re constantly snapping. Therapy gives you space to exhale, unload, and start feeling like yourself again.
🌿 The shift in your relationship after becoming parents:
Maybe you used to feel like a team, but now you’re keeping score. The mental load, the invisible work, the emotional exhaustion — it’s all changed the way you relate to each other. Together, we’ll work through the disconnection and rebuild from where you are now.
🌿 High-functioning moms who feel like they’re disappearing:
From the outside, you look like you’re managing just fine. But inside, you’re stretched too thin, constantly overthinking, and craving more than just survival. You miss who you were — and you want her back.
🌿 Navigating boundaries with in-laws and parents:
You’re tired of feeling judged or second-guessed about how you parent. The unsolicited advice, the pressure to be “grateful,” the constant tension — it’s too much. Let’s help you find your voice, set clear boundaries, and protect your peace.
🌿 What Virtual Therapy Can Look Like
In our sessions, you’ll get more than coping skills.
You’ll get the emotional space to fall apart, ask questions, and start feeling like yourself again.
We’ll work together to:
Untangle guilt, pressure, and overstimulation
Rebuild your identity outside of motherhood
Feel less reactive and more regulated
Navigate relationship conflict and invisible labor
Learn tools for emotional regulation that actually work
All sessions are virtual and available to moms living in Orinda and across the Bay Area.
No commute. No dragging your toddler to appointments. No pretending you’re okay when you’re not.
💬 FAQ: Postpartum Therapy in Orinda, CA
Q: Do I need a formal diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Many of my clients don’t know whether what they’re feeling is “bad enough.” If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, numb, angry, or just not yourself — that’s enough. You deserve care.
Q: Is this just talk therapy, or will I learn tools?
It’s both. You’ll be seen and supported emotionally, and we’ll also build a toolkit for communication, nervous system regulation, boundaries, and more.
Q: What if my partner or family doesn’t understand why I need therapy?
Totally normal. This space is for you. And often, the shifts you make in therapy naturally change how others respond to you.
Q: Are sessions covered by insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider. Many clients use their PPO insurance for partial reimbursement. I can provide a superbill to submit to your plan. Click here to learn more.
Q: How do I get started?
Click below to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll talk about what’s going on and whether this is the right fit.
💛 You Don’t Have to Keep Holding It All
It’s okay to admit this is harder than you thought. You’re not doing anything wrong — you’re just carrying too much. And you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
Therapy is a place where you don’t have to perform, pretend, or push through.
It’s your turn to feel held.