Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Mission Hills, CA
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Aldercy Denise Velazquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy to people of all ages. I specialize in working with children from school age through adolescence, parents, families, and adults. I have extensive post-graduate training as well as years of working in community mental health. I am experienced with a numerous of issues including anxiety, divorce, depression, self-esteem, trauma, family transitions; pregnancy and parenting. I have additional expertise in developmental disorders and learning challenges. My approach is tailored to what works best for each individual and family.
I provide therapy to people of all ages. I specialize in working with children from school age through adolescence, parents, families, and adults. I have extensive post-graduate training as well as years of working in community mental health. I am experienced with a numerous of issues including anxiety, divorce, depression, self-esteem, trauma, family transitions; pregnancy and parenting. I have additional expertise in developmental disorders and learning challenges. My approach is tailored to what works best for each individual and family.
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Therapy is a unique journey of self-discovery- an opportunity to be seen and heard for the person you are today, as well as a space to nurture the person you would like to become. In therapy, we will work collaboratively to explore and challenge thoughts and feelings, while identifying ways to increase joy in your life. I place great value on a strong therapeutic relationship with everyone I work with. Our sessions will include a balance of warmth, empowerment, and humor to support you in your growth.
Therapy is a unique journey of self-discovery- an opportunity to be seen and heard for the person you are today, as well as a space to nurture the person you would like to become. In therapy, we will work collaboratively to explore and challenge thoughts and feelings, while identifying ways to increase joy in your life. I place great value on a strong therapeutic relationship with everyone I work with. Our sessions will include a balance of warmth, empowerment, and humor to support you in your growth.
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Center For Integrated Care
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Hills, CA 91345 (Online Only)
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
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Eliana Palacio Salazar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Hills, CA 91345 (Online Only)
My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and open space that can enhance a unique journey toward healing and growth. I believe that each person has an innate feeling and wisdom of where they want to see themselves. My role is to help them explore those feelings and support them along the way. I enjoy working with diverse clients, of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and open space that can enhance a unique journey toward healing and growth. I believe that each person has an innate feeling and wisdom of where they want to see themselves. My role is to help them explore those feelings and support them along the way. I enjoy working with diverse clients, of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
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Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that interferes with you having a satisfying life? Do you feel like you're constantly trying to catch up with your daily demands or that you are failing in your roles as a wife, mother, or in your career? Do you long for reaching a place of happiness and peace as you enjoy your accomplishments with your children and spouse? Now more than ever women are feeling challenged and tired by the demands of work, parenting, marriage, experiencing a loss or a big change in their lives, difficult relationships, or pain from past traumatic experiences.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that interferes with you having a satisfying life? Do you feel like you're constantly trying to catch up with your daily demands or that you are failing in your roles as a wife, mother, or in your career? Do you long for reaching a place of happiness and peace as you enjoy your accomplishments with your children and spouse? Now more than ever women are feeling challenged and tired by the demands of work, parenting, marriage, experiencing a loss or a big change in their lives, difficult relationships, or pain from past traumatic experiences.
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Julie Remala-Hanley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91325
I am passionate about working with women who want to feel better in their own skin. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or perinatal emotional distress? Are you battling addictions, eating disorders, or trauma symptoms? Are dealing with challenging relationships or trying to navigate the twists and turns of life? I'd love to help you be in healthier relationships with yourself and the people you love. With a deep commitment to your personal growth, a willingness to do things that might feel scary, and a lot of good laughs, I think we can work together to do the important work of healing.
I am passionate about working with women who want to feel better in their own skin. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or perinatal emotional distress? Are you battling addictions, eating disorders, or trauma symptoms? Are dealing with challenging relationships or trying to navigate the twists and turns of life? I'd love to help you be in healthier relationships with yourself and the people you love. With a deep commitment to your personal growth, a willingness to do things that might feel scary, and a lot of good laughs, I think we can work together to do the important work of healing.
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Audrey Curra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91406 (Online Only)
Pregnancy, birthing, and early parenting are physically and emotionally life altering transitions. For many families they can be a mix of immense joy and overwhelming suffering. If you are struggling with infertility or loss, the road to parenthood is even more emotionally burdensome. Trained in maternal mental health, I help women and couples work through the challenges of difficulty conceiving, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and early parenting. I help the whole family to develop resources, make meaning out of your experiences, transform your identity, and forge supportive and loving relationships within your family unit.
Pregnancy, birthing, and early parenting are physically and emotionally life altering transitions. For many families they can be a mix of immense joy and overwhelming suffering. If you are struggling with infertility or loss, the road to parenthood is even more emotionally burdensome. Trained in maternal mental health, I help women and couples work through the challenges of difficulty conceiving, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and early parenting. I help the whole family to develop resources, make meaning out of your experiences, transform your identity, and forge supportive and loving relationships within your family unit.
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My name is Jennifer Kolbow, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Corona, CA, and providing telehealth to clients throughout California. I enjoy working with families, parents as well as children and teens individually, in order to reduce symptoms and improve relationships. My approach works well with children and teens struggling with anger and irritability, withdrawal and isolation, low self-esteem, and excessive worry. I also help adults struggling with all stages of parenting from infertility to postpartum to empty nesters, and all of the transitions in between.
My name is Jennifer Kolbow, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Corona, CA, and providing telehealth to clients throughout California. I enjoy working with families, parents as well as children and teens individually, in order to reduce symptoms and improve relationships. My approach works well with children and teens struggling with anger and irritability, withdrawal and isolation, low self-esteem, and excessive worry. I also help adults struggling with all stages of parenting from infertility to postpartum to empty nesters, and all of the transitions in between.
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Cynthia Lemus-Alarcon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91325 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Cynthia Lemus. I am a bilingual speaking therapist (Spanish and English) I attained my bachelor's in Child Development and Master Social Work from CSUN and doctoral degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have been working in outpatient mental health for 6 years. I have had the opportunity to be certified in a couple of evidence-based practices such as MAP (Managing and Adapting Practices), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and certified for CPP (Child-Parent Psychotherapy).
My name is Dr. Cynthia Lemus. I am a bilingual speaking therapist (Spanish and English) I attained my bachelor's in Child Development and Master Social Work from CSUN and doctoral degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have been working in outpatient mental health for 6 years. I have had the opportunity to be certified in a couple of evidence-based practices such as MAP (Managing and Adapting Practices), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and certified for CPP (Child-Parent Psychotherapy).
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Barbara Benoualid
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91346 (Online Only)
I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.
I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.
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Hello! My name is Corrine, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I'm drawn toward helping parents, families, and support systems of children, with a specialty in those with children with autism. My practice now focuses on teenagers and adults, and helping their mothers, fathers, older siblings, teachers, healthcare providers, etc., to thrive together. My main modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also utilize concepts from Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Hello! My name is Corrine, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I'm drawn toward helping parents, families, and support systems of children, with a specialty in those with children with autism. My practice now focuses on teenagers and adults, and helping their mothers, fathers, older siblings, teachers, healthcare providers, etc., to thrive together. My main modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also utilize concepts from Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
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My approach to therapy focuses on building the therapeutic relationship and supporting each client with an individualized treatment plan to support their needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy are rooted in earlier experiences. Brainspotting is a gentle yet effective neurobiological approach to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, attachment wounds, etc.
My approach to therapy focuses on building the therapeutic relationship and supporting each client with an individualized treatment plan to support their needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy are rooted in earlier experiences. Brainspotting is a gentle yet effective neurobiological approach to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, attachment wounds, etc.
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Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Los Angeles area. I have 14 years providing therapy to children ages 0-18 and adults with traumas and other challenges. I am passionate about working with little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers and help with their development. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have experience working with various cultures/ethnicities as I have worked in community mental health providing therapy for over a decade. I also support and provide supervision to MFT trainees. I enjoy helping and guiding MFT trainees in the beginning of their careers.
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Los Angeles area. I have 14 years providing therapy to children ages 0-18 and adults with traumas and other challenges. I am passionate about working with little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers and help with their development. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have experience working with various cultures/ethnicities as I have worked in community mental health providing therapy for over a decade. I also support and provide supervision to MFT trainees. I enjoy helping and guiding MFT trainees in the beginning of their careers.
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I am a first-generation Mexican-American bilingual clinician with a love for culture and food. I enjoy working with families, youth, and adults navigating through life challenges that include grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, generational relational trauma, and life stress.
I am a first-generation Mexican-American bilingual clinician with a love for culture and food. I enjoy working with families, youth, and adults navigating through life challenges that include grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, generational relational trauma, and life stress.
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Hannah Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hills, CA 91343 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many of us are struggling to get through the days as we deal with the stress of balancing complicated thoughts and feelings about identity, relationships, and coping with the constant pressures of living in our current situation. Whether it is the state of our society, personal and relational struggles, or all of the above, I would be honored to walk with you as a supportive, consistent, and helpful companion and guide in your journey towards healing and strength. I view the therapeutic relationship as an equal partnership as we work together towards the fulfillment of your personal and relational goals.
Many of us are struggling to get through the days as we deal with the stress of balancing complicated thoughts and feelings about identity, relationships, and coping with the constant pressures of living in our current situation. Whether it is the state of our society, personal and relational struggles, or all of the above, I would be honored to walk with you as a supportive, consistent, and helpful companion and guide in your journey towards healing and strength. I view the therapeutic relationship as an equal partnership as we work together towards the fulfillment of your personal and relational goals.
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Megan Murphy Cross
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Northridge, CA 91325
Can't focus? Are you overstimulated or struggling with negative thoughts, painful memories, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, or decreased motivation? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or work and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. Even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.
Can't focus? Are you overstimulated or struggling with negative thoughts, painful memories, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, or decreased motivation? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or work and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. Even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.
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Hi there, I'm Teresamaria Zavala, but prefer to be called Teresa. I am a licensed clinical social worker, I like to say as a therapist "I want to work myself out of a job," I am a huge believer that therapy has its place in a person's life but ultimately has an end date. My goal is to get you to the point you can continue on in your life with new skills and hope. I have a specialized interest in gender-specific therapy, people struggling with addiction, transitional-aged youth, and the needs of LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi there, I'm Teresamaria Zavala, but prefer to be called Teresa. I am a licensed clinical social worker, I like to say as a therapist "I want to work myself out of a job," I am a huge believer that therapy has its place in a person's life but ultimately has an end date. My goal is to get you to the point you can continue on in your life with new skills and hope. I have a specialized interest in gender-specific therapy, people struggling with addiction, transitional-aged youth, and the needs of LGBTQIA+ community.
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My name is Anastasia. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I also have my PPSC credential and have worked with adults and teens for many years. My approach to therapy is client centered. I bring out your personal skills and coping abilities to restore to your former self. I enjoy working with adults and teens. My expertise includes a wide range of skills to address anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles and more.
My name is Anastasia. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I also have my PPSC credential and have worked with adults and teens for many years. My approach to therapy is client centered. I bring out your personal skills and coping abilities to restore to your former self. I enjoy working with adults and teens. My expertise includes a wide range of skills to address anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles and more.
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Gina Louhisdon Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Van Nuys, CA 91406 (Online Only)
Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.
Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.
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Myrna Isela Aguirre-Bashyam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91325 (Online Only)
Consultas disponibles en español. Are you undergoing a major life transition? A survivor of a traumatic experience? Do you find yourself worrying, irritable or just not the same anymore? You are not alone and you can heal! I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation where together we can explore your goals, and hopefully begin your healing journey.My name is Myrna, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I currently provide counseling services to children, adolescents and adults who mostly present with trauma related symptomatology, anxiety and depression.
Consultas disponibles en español. Are you undergoing a major life transition? A survivor of a traumatic experience? Do you find yourself worrying, irritable or just not the same anymore? You are not alone and you can heal! I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation where together we can explore your goals, and hopefully begin your healing journey.My name is Myrna, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I currently provide counseling services to children, adolescents and adults who mostly present with trauma related symptomatology, anxiety and depression.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.