Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Hi, I’m Michelle! I am a second-generation Asian American mental health therapist and most importantly Human. As an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe providing a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and social justice-oriented environment is critically important to doing this brave work. My goal is to support you on your journey to understanding yourself, healing from the past, and creating the life you want to live. My specialties include: First/Second Generation Asian American Mental Health, Intergenerational Trauma/Conflict, Relationships, Postpartum Mental Health, Racial Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem

My practice welcomes individuals and couples of all backgrounds, who are seeking to break intergenerational cycles of trauma, heal emotional and mental wounds, or navigate challenging life transitions. If you are struggling with feelings of shame and finding it hard to express yourself in meaningful ways, I might be a great fit for you. My practice is a safe space for queer and trans folks who are processing today's social climate, making family planning decisions, or simply reaching out for support and guidance.

Hello and welcome. I specialize in working with individuals on their parenting journey. This includes the perinatal stage addressing perinatal mood and anxiety issues (also described as postpartum depression and/or anxiety), infant-parent bonding, role transitions in individuals and families, and parenting support and coaching. I have expertise in infant and early childhood mental health and child psychology. I am passionate about supporting the well-being of new and growing families by providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My approach to therapy emphasizes connection and promotes self-reflection.

My name is Diamond and I am an associate therapist who specializes in helping Black women navigate issues related to relationships, perinatal mental health, self-esteem, career, race-based stress, depression, and anxiety. I am on a mission to guide my clients from repression to liberation and authenticity. Drawing inspiration from my own transformative journey, my goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, empathetic environment where I collaborate with my clients to create the space for change through problem-solving, growth, and introspection.

Immediate openings in Los Angeles! We strive to make therapy accessible to everyone. We accept insurance, and have weekend and evening availability, with appts offered as late as 7 pm! You will find that my associates and I offer compassion, empathy, and support as you work to heal and grow. We love children and families. Our goal is to help kids have emotional healthy childhoods and support parents in peaceful family interactions. Please see our website to read more about the qualified and amazing therapists available to help you reach your goals. We thank you for considering us in this important investment in yourself.

I am currently licensed in the states of California, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I am passionate about building meaningful relationships with my clients as they heal and find freedom from past wounds, build deep connections and intimacy with others and discover their true gifts and talents. I work with adults and college students experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress. I have been trained in brainspotting and am a certified perinatal mental health professional

My priority is providing a safe space to explore, feel empowered, & learn skills to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life. Clients come to me to treat stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, improve performance, concussion recovery, & executive coaching. I have extensive experience supporting entrepreneurs, business leaders, high performers, athletes, & physicians. I have specialized training from Postpartum Support International in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I support those on the fertility journey, during pregnancy 4th trimester, & early parenthood/postpartum.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Maybe you’re a new or expectant parent who is struggling? Or perhaps you’d like to get support for your child who is having a hard time? I support children and adults in managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings, difficult parent-child relationships, difficult births, traumatic events, etc., in finding relief.

My practice is grounded in my belief in the transformative power of therapy. So often in life, we hide parts of ourselves that feel unacceptable or shameful. In this space, we can be curious and open, working together towards self-understanding, growth, and finding a path to one's authentic self. My style is empathetic, warm, intuitive, direct and non-judgmental. influenced by intensive post-graduate trainings in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Life Coach with a certification in Clinical Trauma and Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders.

I combine a warm and direct approach with evidence-based practices (and a splash of humor) to help you unpack, examine, and rewrite the narratives in your life. Drawing from modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, we will work to align your thoughts and actions with your values so that you can lead the life you want. I view relationships and identity development through the lens of attachment theory with the goal of helping you draw clear connections from the past to the present and into an expansive and joyful future.

I am a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, CA with expertise in evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women and their families. I primarily specialize in treating anxiety and related disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Perinatal OCD, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), Social Phobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), school refusal and school avoidance, Specific Phobia, Body-Focused Behaviors (BFRBs), depression, and parent-child stressors.

Amancay Ledezma is an LCSW who provides therapy for adolescents, adults and couples. Amancay believes in life-long learning and recognizes that in absence of learning, growth cannot happen. She values this dynamic in a therapeutic relationship, as it creates accountability and a willingness to seek out that personal growth. Amancay embraces an individualized approach, focused on the needs and desired outcomes of each client.

I have many years of experience working with kids and families. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings from in-patient units to private practice. I am dedicated to improving the mental health services offered to women and new moms. I have worked extensively in the field of postpartum depression and anxiety treatment as well as with women facing pregnancy loss and issues of infertility.

Being a parent is hard work. There are so many unexpected challenges and emotions that arise that can feel overwhelming and isolating. I work with families who are struggling with parenting challenges, child sleep issues, pregnancy and/or birth trauma and postpartum mothers and fathers and couples who are adjusting to life as a family. I believe in a holistic approach where we focus on the past and present and how it connects to our current life as well as our mind, body and spirit.

Sometimes all it takes is an outside perspective to be the catalyst for change. But let’s be real, change can be hard, especially when we feel we “should” be able to do it on our own. If there’s one take away message here, it’s that you do not have to do the hard work alone. I hope to be the one by your side on this journey. I aim to treat adult individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health struggles, identity development, LGBTQIA+ and other minority group stressors, and life transitions.

I specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders, trauma and stress related disorders and perinatal mood disorders. My approach is client centered, trauma informed and evidenced based, drawing from modalities such as EMDR, CBT, somatic experiencing and mindfulness based practices. My goal is to empower my clients by helping them regain a healthy sense of self worth, improve relationships and develop a greater sense of hope and purpose in their lives.

Do you feel unsettled in your life? Are you stuck and unsure how to move forward? Are your partner and you having the same fight? Do you feel like everyone else's needs are taken care of, except for your own? This career isn't what I thought I'd do. Maybe you're longing for more stability, grappling with a loss, or struggling in a relationship. Life keeps moving and you're overwhelmed and unsure of which decision to make. Let's connect. I work with couples, creative professionals, new parents, career transitioners, women's health, and people interested in exploring their body image and sexual intimacy in a non-judgemental space.

Through conversation and collaboration, I aim to help clients explore new possibilities on how they might understand and contend with the issues they bring to therapy. My approach is non-pathologizing, in other words, I see my clients as more than and separate from the problems they encounter—I see them as worthy, knowledgeable, and dignified people desiring a better way. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking consultation on a variety of issues, including anxiety, grief, loss, relational concerns, work-related stress, and life transitions.