Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups in California
The group is currently on hiatus. I am offering individual telehealth sessions to support women and men's reproductive health mental health through infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after a loss, and postpartum.
Hosted by Sonia Nikore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91107
As a perinatal specialist, I help new & expectant mothers and fathers cope with pregnancy, postpartum & pregnancy loss.
I am a highly trained, seasoned therapist in adolescent and adult mental health across the lifespan. Areas of focus include college students, physicians, lawyers and other professionals in high stress careers, reproductive psychology and parent coaching. My therapeutic approach is solution focused, strengths based and skills oriented, viewed through a systemic & culturally responsive lens. Expertly and gently, I empower you with healthy coping skills starting with the very first session, so you can begin to find relief right away.
Are you pregnant after infertility? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, grief or cautious optimism? Does your identity feel in limbo (no longer fertility challenged- but not the average pregnant person)? Are you seeking community with other pregnant people who get it? Come join my monthly online support group and together we will: explore feelings related to pregnancy after infertility- anxiety, grief, etc; address the transitioning identity from fertility challenged to pregnant person; develop coping mechanisms; explore bonding with pregnancy/baby; and create a supportive community!
Hosted by Jamie Van Zanen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
I specialize in reproductive mental health with extensive training in working with individuals and couples coping with fertility challenges, grief & loss, pregnancy & postpartum mood disorders, adjustment to parenthood and an evolving identity, and beyond.
Reproductive mental health is my jam... New or intimately familiar with an infertility diagnosis? Struggling with the invisible nature of secondary infertility? Difficulty coping with decision-making fatigue and/or endless uncertainty? Pregnant after infertility and baffled by this new identity: no longer infertile but not a civilian pregnant person either? Are you grieving a devastating pregnancy or baby loss? Has your miracle baby arrived and you're not "enjoying every moment?" If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, isolation, sadness and/or hopelessness related to family-building challenges- I got you!
A weekly virtual gathering for toddler moms (with children 1-3 years old) to receive connection, coping skills and support.
Hosted by Molly Nourmand Of Life After Birth®
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
I have completed the Advanced Psychotherapy training with Postpartum Support International (PSI).
The birth of a child can be the most joyful experience in a woman's life and simultaneously disorienting and disillusioning. As a licensed psychotherapist, yogini and mother, I will hold the space for the complexity of this transition and help you navigate challenges that include, but are not limited to: Changes in identity and body image; relationship issues; experience with postpartum depression and anxiety. My multilayered lens brings healing, integration, and transformation to the lives of others through both individual, couples and group therapy.
Being a new mom is always hard, and feelings of anxiety, depression or panic can make it even more difficult. If you’re a new mom trying to figure out who you are and how to thrive, you are not alone! This 6-week therapeutic support group welcomes mothers to a safe, non-judgmental space to learn and process together. We will cover topics including coping skills, self-care, connecting with your partner and how to navigate this life-changing time. Open to new moms 0-12 months postpartum. Babies welcome! In-person and virtual groups available.
Hosted by Samantha Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, CA 94549
If you've ever felt like you should be happier, doing more or coping better, I can help. I work with adults and teens who are feeling stuck in depression and anxiety, but are ready to move forward and make sustainable changes. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression and anxiety, and practice trauma-informed treatment, including EMDR. We'll work together to rediscover your authentic sense of self, learn tools that help you navigate challenges, and live your life more fully. You don’t have to face hard things alone.
If you recently gave birth and plan to return to work or you have recently returned to work after having a baby, join us for our new moms group devoted specifically to working moms. Working moms need a special kind of support. Support as you navigate the juggle of work and home, validation that it can be a tough transition, and strategies designed to help you simplify or rebalance your new normal. Join us in this causal supportive space to share, vent, learn, and connect with each other.
Hosted by Molly Vasa Bertolucci - Poppy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I am trained in EMDR for reproductive trauma (like pregnancy loss, birth trauma, NICU stays, and breastfeeding difficulties).
Hi, I'm Molly. I'm a maternal mental health therapist and the founder of Poppy Therapy, where I help new moms and moms who want to find meaning and courage in all of the big transitions, emotions, and decisions that come with motherhood. If you had a traumatic birth, are recovering from a NICU stay, have a child with food allergies, or finding yourself facing depression and anxiety, this is probably NOT what you expected. I’m here to help you find confidence, calm, and connection in motherhood so you can BLOOM. I am in-network with Aetna insurance.
Does enjoying motherhood feel impossible because you are too overwhelmed by schedules, routines, and expectations? Find yourself anxious about going back to work or how you will merge your old life with motherhood? Join our on-going process group from moms who are struggling with anxiety. The group meets Wednesdays @ 10am, online and costs $75/session.
Hosted by Postpartum Anxiety Therapist Kylie Hempy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rohnert Park, CA 94928
" Postpartum" can be anywhere from a few days after having a baby, to a few years after having your child.
New moms often tell me, "this wasn't what I expected". For my clients, it's disorienting when they wanted to become mothers so badly, and then feel so unlike themselves, postpartum. I specialize in perinatal mental health, which covers everything from trying to conceive, to managing postpartum anxiety and depression, to feeling disconnected from a partner. I'm a mom of three and I've been on both ends of the perinatal therapy couch; I know what a difference it can make to have support in during pregnancy and postpartum.
Your journey into motherhood is an emotional one ... learn how to find your heart without losing your mind. -- Mind the Gap is a 6-week mindfulness-based support and education program, dedicated to helping new and expectant moms ease into motherhood. Together, we will explore the realities of life with a new baby, lean on each other for support, develop ways to cope with "the new normal," and find strength in your biggest challenges. -- learn more at http://dolatbolandi.com/support
Hosted by Dolat Bolandi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95032
I also specialize in helping new and expectant parents adjust to "the new normal," cope with postpartum depression, and more.
Life can be challenging sometimes ... especially for those of us in the Bay Area. On the surface, everything seems great. Yet, many of us are stressed, overwhelmed, and irritable. This often comes from a deep sense of feeling unfulfilled, empty, helpless, and unsatisfied. As a result, our relationships may suffer and our jobs as parents can become especially difficult. That's where I come in. -- My passion is helping you understand what's holding you back ... and developing ways to help you live a more fulfilled, balanced, and harmonious life.
The difficulties we experience as mothers can extend past the postpartum period. We are often burdened by the past, and can become triggered when the past clashes with the difficulties of motherhood. Learn the tools to cope more effectively and help you thrive in motherhood. An 8 week group for women in all stages of motherhood.
Women's Mental Health-Individual Therapy, Postpartum Planning, & Postpartum and Prenatal Group Therapy (currently forming).
We are a team of therapists committed to transparency and results. We work collaboratively with our patients, holding them accountable as we support them in meeting their goals. With our many years of experience in the field, we tailor the therapy experience to the unique needs of our patients. We are invested in helping our patients challenge the barriers to their happiness and help move them towards living a life worth living. We use collaboration, empathy, and compassion to encourage our patients to be an active part of the therapy process to aid in producing long-term results.
The group is currently on hiatus. I am offering individual telehealth sessions to support women and men's reproductive health mental health through infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after a loss, and postpartum.
Hosted by Sonia Nikore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91107
As a perinatal specialist, I help new & expectant mothers and fathers cope with pregnancy, postpartum & pregnancy loss.
I am a highly trained, seasoned therapist in adolescent and adult mental health across the lifespan. Areas of focus include college students, physicians, lawyers and other professionals in high stress careers, reproductive psychology and parent coaching. My therapeutic approach is solution focused, strengths based and skills oriented, viewed through a systemic & culturally responsive lens. Expertly and gently, I empower you with healthy coping skills starting with the very first session, so you can begin to find relief right away.
If your birth didn’t go as planned or expected, if there was a medical emergency, or if you didn’t feel heard or supported during the birth of your child, you might view your birth as traumatic. Connection mitigates trauma. Share your story and find connection and support from other moms who understand.
Hosted by Molly Vasa Bertolucci - Poppy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I am trained in EMDR for reproductive trauma (like pregnancy loss, birth trauma, NICU stays, and breastfeeding difficulties).
Hi, I'm Molly. I'm a maternal mental health therapist and the founder of Poppy Therapy, where I help new moms and moms who want to find meaning and courage in all of the big transitions, emotions, and decisions that come with motherhood. If you had a traumatic birth, are recovering from a NICU stay, have a child with food allergies, or finding yourself facing depression and anxiety, this is probably NOT what you expected. I’m here to help you find confidence, calm, and connection in motherhood so you can BLOOM. I am in-network with Aetna insurance.
Hosted by Virginia Perry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-P, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
This group is for COUPLES who are greiving their deceased baby(s).This is an opportunity for healing not only as a couple, but for the men to find a support system as well. I create a sacred space where everyone can feel understood, held and supported through a grief that needs to be acknowledged, a baby that needs to be honored, while learning compassion for your journey and your partner's journey. Men and women do grieve differently. We light candles in memory of your baby and I use guided meditations to promote feelings of calm and safety.
Hosted by Ivy Love Margulies
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
I also specialize in pregnancy after a loss - subsequent pregnancies can be frought with a multitude of emotional anxieties and guilt.
I am a specialist in grief, loss and trauma encompassing the entire spectrum of women's maternal mental health. I help women(and their partners) with healthy pregnancies, postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss, terminations and infertility - whether through stillbirth, miscarriage, late term loss, IVF/IUI failures, selective termination or pregnancy releases (aka abortion). Sadly, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and 1 in 8 will have trouble with conception. I blend psychology, ritual, spirituality, reiki, energy healing, guided meditations and more to help facilitate and support women, couples and families.
A group navigating fertility challenges. Prioritize your mental health and feel less isolated and alone in an accepting community of others going through it. Learn effective strategies and practical tools to cope to be more present, manage relationships and regulate emotions. This group is designed for those who have been trying to conceive for 12+ months if under age 35, 6+ months if over age 35. Those dealing with recurrent pregnancy loss, genetic considerations for assisted reproductive technology, or who are unable to try unassisted are welcome. If you are currently undergoing fertility preservation, you may participate during your active treatment. MONDAYS | 2 PM | TELEHEALTH
Hosted by Felicia Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Culver City, CA 90232
I’m also a perinatal mood and anxiety specialist for all stages of the reproductive journey and beyond.
Are you struggling with overthinking, perfectionism or self-doubt? Have you noticed that you’re just not enjoying life very much and your relationships (including with yourself) are suffering? Life is hard enough, add overwhelming emotions, relationship problems and difficulty coping with daily stressors and it can all become too much. If you find you’re going through the motions or pretending to be okay when you're not, maybe you've wondered if there’s a better way. I’d like to help you make meaningful change now for a better life, using practical and effective strategies.
An 8 week virtual group. The difficulties we experience as mothers can extend past the postpartum period. We are often burdened by the past, and can become triggered when the past clashes with the difficulties of motherhood. Learn the tools to cope more effectively and help you thrive in motherhood. The group will cover coping skills and stress management tools, how to focus on the present and let go of judgment, how to I dentify and modify unhelpful ways of thinking, strategies to increase self-compassion and break the cycle of guilt and shame.
Hosted by Jamie Lesser
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in individually-tailored evidence-based treatment. I have formal training in CBT and DBT, as well as specialized training in ACT. I have completed specialized training through PSI to treat perinatal mood disorders. I provide support for those struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and difficulties related to pregnancy and postpartum. I assist with developing a postpartum plan during pregnancy to reduce factors that contribute to postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Parenthood can be so bittersweet, for the not to so sweet moments, you deserve support. Sometimes "the village" includes an Online Support Group where you can feel supported right from home. We will talk about various topics that will help you navigate postpartum struggles. If you have headphones, no babysitter needed! This is a safe space lead by a Postpartum Specialist, Licensed Therapist and Mom, where you will find connection and experience the amazing healing that happens within a support group. If you have a toddler over a year old, this group is for you!
Hosted by Janine Doolan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Hello! I currently have weekend availability! I Specialize in treating Anxiety, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Relationship Issues. I believe through authentic connection, openness and the humor and joy that often comes up during this time together, we can work together to help you face life's challenges. I am collaborative, conversational and transparent. We will work together to help you gain insight, understanding, and acceptance of yourself. My priority is to provide a judgement free space where you can come as you are and feel validated and seen.
A weekly support group for moms to share and connect around the transition into motherhood.
Women who are pregnant, transitioning to parenthood, post partum, experiencing a pregnancy loss, NICU parents, can greatly benefit from therapy.
I view therapy as transformation through relationship - a safe haven where exploration, development and change can take place. Therapy can be utilized whether or not you are experiencing severe distress, have a curiosity about you and your world, or are finding yourself unsatisfied with your current relationships, or circumstances. I have extensive clinical experience in treating the following mental health issues in children and adults: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. It is important to take care of yourself and if we are a good fit, we can make sure you get what you need.
As mothers, we often have a difficult time prioritizing ourselves. This group is designed to empower women to prioritize their wellbeing and practice self-care while navigating the unique challenges of motherhood. You will connect with fellow mothers through shared experience, find strength in community, and learn to balance your needs with the demands of parenting. We will begin each evening with a calming and centering ritual, listen to a short chapter in the audiobook by Jessi Klein: I’ll Show Myself Out, Essays on Midlife & Motherhood, followed by conversation and connection.
Hosted by Becoming Mothers Counseling with Marnie Levenson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94061
Whether you’re expecting, in the postpartum period, or navigating further stages of motherhood, you deserve to feel empowered.
Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a difficult change that can often lead to unwanted anxious thoughts, depression, and self-doubt. You may worry about getting it “right” or feel overwhelmed. Before you were a mother, you had another identity and may be trying to get back to yourself. Some moms struggle to bond with baby, but you can learn to nurture a trusting attachment. Becoming pregnant and giving birth can be a powerful experience and you may want to feel more prepared or process a traumatic birth. You deserve support and skills to ease the unique challenges and vulnerable moments in this journey.
Are you seeking support and connection with other parents who are parenting babies and children with special needs? Whether your child was born prematurely, with medical needs or developmental or genetic challenges, you are welcome here. If you are interested, please contact me to find out when the next group will be starting. We need a minimum of five parents to hold the group. Location is the Rockridge area of Oakland. 8 sessions. Fees per session- $50.
Hosted by Bay Area Psychotherapy / Kelly Ransom, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years of experience working with couples, perinatal/ postpartum parents, medical patients and caregivers, children birth to six, and people of all ages and cultural identities who are navigating stressful life events.
Evening, weekend, early morning appointments available. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, parenting or relationship issues, give me a call. Together we will get clear on what results you want to see, and create a potent “healing space” for initiating positive change. Whether you’re wanting a fresh perspective on patterns that are no longer working for you in your relationships, need support for you and your partner or child, or feel stuck in terms of creating the life you’ve envisioned as a result of anxiety or other issues, together we will find a way forward.
This group is perfect for you if you have a child < 8 months old and are looking for support in the transition into a "new normal" from the comfort of your home, via telehealth. We meet online Thursday mornings at 10am ($75/class), and process: challenges and wins in the transition to motherhood, tools for reducing anxiety, fear, and worry, adjusting to our postpartum bodies, complicated feelings & logistics around work and identity , and small wins and losses in caring for our babies, while reconnecting with ourselves
Hosted by Postpartum Anxiety Therapist Kylie Hempy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rohnert Park, CA 94928
" Postpartum" can be anywhere from a few days after having a baby, to a few years after having your child.
New moms often tell me, "this wasn't what I expected". For my clients, it's disorienting when they wanted to become mothers so badly, and then feel so unlike themselves, postpartum. I specialize in perinatal mental health, which covers everything from trying to conceive, to managing postpartum anxiety and depression, to feeling disconnected from a partner. I'm a mom of three and I've been on both ends of the perinatal therapy couch; I know what a difference it can make to have support in during pregnancy and postpartum.
ENROLLMENT OPEN! This group provides a safe space to heal and recover to anyone who’s experienced a reproductive or perinatal trauma. We’ll use an approach based on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy that allows for healing from a trauma without having to verbally share one’s trauma narrative. The group focuses on processing specific traumatic memories so that they can be more adaptively stored and understood. Members of the group will also gain tools and resources that promote feeling grounded and safe. This is a 6 week group. A complementary intake appointment is required for enrollment.
Hosted by Rachel Rabinor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92106
I help people who want to be parents deal with the stress and frustration of infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage + stillbirth, traumatic births and perinatal depression + anxiety.
You imagined the path to parenthood to look a lot different. Pregnancy, trying to conceive, coping with losses and becoming a parent for the first (or umpteenth time) can be quite different than expected. It's important to get help if you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious as you anticipate and cope with these transitions.
