Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Toluca Lake, CA
Maria Fuenzalida
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
I am a dedicated mental health therapist with a specialization in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, parenting struggles, and grief.
Are you a new parent experiencing an overwhelming range of emotions, where joy and happiness have become clouded by persistent feelings of sadness, worry, and fear? Are uncontrollable racing thoughts making it hard to quiet your mind and enjoy parenthood? It’s not uncommon to experience guilt, self-doubt, and have thoughts that you’re failing as a parent. In the midst of all this, seeking help can be a difficult step, but it's a crucial one on the path to healing and regaining a sense of self and well-being.
I am a dedicated mental health therapist with a specialization in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, parenting struggles, and grief.
Are you a new parent experiencing an overwhelming range of emotions, where joy and happiness have become clouded by persistent feelings of sadness, worry, and fear? Are uncontrollable racing thoughts making it hard to quiet your mind and enjoy parenthood? It’s not uncommon to experience guilt, self-doubt, and have thoughts that you’re failing as a parent. In the midst of all this, seeking help can be a difficult step, but it's a crucial one on the path to healing and regaining a sense of self and well-being.
Rachel Brousseau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT/BCT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Helping highly sensitive moms and moms experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety is a great passion of mine.
Are you a mom struggling with anxiety, overwhelm and/or depression? Maybe you’re new to motherhood and are experiencing postpartum anxiety or you’ve been a mom for awhile and are struggling to balance life and relationships with all your other responsibilities . Maybe you’ve feel like you’ve had anxiety your whole life and you’re ready to dampen the buzz that is always in your head.
Helping highly sensitive moms and moms experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety is a great passion of mine.
Are you a mom struggling with anxiety, overwhelm and/or depression? Maybe you’re new to motherhood and are experiencing postpartum anxiety or you’ve been a mom for awhile and are struggling to balance life and relationships with all your other responsibilities . Maybe you’ve feel like you’ve had anxiety your whole life and you’re ready to dampen the buzz that is always in your head.
Elisabeth Abbott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
With training in the Trauma Resiliency Model, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, perinatal mental health, and Exposure and Response Prevention, I'm honored to help clients work toward banishing the burden of "perfection" in exchange for balance and fulfillment.
Stress, self-consciousness, sadness, fear: they're part of being human. But if feelings like these are becoming so overwhelming that they're affecting your well-being, I can be a supportive ally on your way toward healing and balance. In working with clients facing anxiety or panic, traumatic experiences, depression, body image issues, or creative or relationship struggles, I provide insight, tools, and support. We'll explore your core beliefs, improve communication, boost your self-compassion, figure out what's holding you back, and brainstorm strategies.
With training in the Trauma Resiliency Model, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, perinatal mental health, and Exposure and Response Prevention, I'm honored to help clients work toward banishing the burden of "perfection" in exchange for balance and fulfillment.
Stress, self-consciousness, sadness, fear: they're part of being human. But if feelings like these are becoming so overwhelming that they're affecting your well-being, I can be a supportive ally on your way toward healing and balance. In working with clients facing anxiety or panic, traumatic experiences, depression, body image issues, or creative or relationship struggles, I provide insight, tools, and support. We'll explore your core beliefs, improve communication, boost your self-compassion, figure out what's holding you back, and brainstorm strategies.
"Love has to be with elevated conditions", Martin Luther King. I pride my office on a few values: 1) unconditional love and 2)No baloney counseling . I love you, but we need to get to the point! :)
"Love has to be with elevated conditions", Martin Luther King. I pride my office on a few values: 1) unconditional love and 2)No baloney counseling . I love you, but we need to get to the point! :)
Carolyn Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Parenting can be tough. You wonder if your child will ever grow out of their excessive worries, meltdowns, or tantrums, and you become exhausted and feel guilty for being frustrated with them. The nightly battle with homework and reports from school are wearing you down. The power struggle with your spirited toddler or your strong willed adolescent may leave you overwhelmed and wondering what you can do differently. Communicating and feeling unified with your partner or caregiver may be difficult or your styles may be different, creating a state of uncertainty or chaos in the home.
Parenting can be tough. You wonder if your child will ever grow out of their excessive worries, meltdowns, or tantrums, and you become exhausted and feel guilty for being frustrated with them. The nightly battle with homework and reports from school are wearing you down. The power struggle with your spirited toddler or your strong willed adolescent may leave you overwhelmed and wondering what you can do differently. Communicating and feeling unified with your partner or caregiver may be difficult or your styles may be different, creating a state of uncertainty or chaos in the home.
I believe we are all equipped with the resources to navigate our way to fulfillment. Sometimes life's challenges overwhelm us and we need some extra support. Sometimes hurts from long ago arise and get in our way. I will guide you in uncovering your inner strengths by providing a safe environment where we will engage in meaningful conversations about your emotional life. By exploring areas of both dissatisfaction and contentment, and unraveling problematic ideas, we can alleviate your pain and work towards gratification. My dog sometimes likes to come to the office with me.
I believe we are all equipped with the resources to navigate our way to fulfillment. Sometimes life's challenges overwhelm us and we need some extra support. Sometimes hurts from long ago arise and get in our way. I will guide you in uncovering your inner strengths by providing a safe environment where we will engage in meaningful conversations about your emotional life. By exploring areas of both dissatisfaction and contentment, and unraveling problematic ideas, we can alleviate your pain and work towards gratification. My dog sometimes likes to come to the office with me.
At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.
At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.
Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91610
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.
Andrea Alsberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
At different times in our lives we can feel stuck and struggle to find our way. We also live in a world that tends to make us feel abnormal if we aren’t happy, yet happiness can be elusive. My work is to meet you where you are and assist you on the journey of where you want to go. We collaborate to explore and gain understanding of your true nature, your authentic self. The therapeutic process may include taking stock of the passages of your life; looking at early attachment and its current manifestations; and how the therapeutic relationship may deepen insight, improve coping skills and expand opportunities.
At different times in our lives we can feel stuck and struggle to find our way. We also live in a world that tends to make us feel abnormal if we aren’t happy, yet happiness can be elusive. My work is to meet you where you are and assist you on the journey of where you want to go. We collaborate to explore and gain understanding of your true nature, your authentic self. The therapeutic process may include taking stock of the passages of your life; looking at early attachment and its current manifestations; and how the therapeutic relationship may deepen insight, improve coping skills and expand opportunities.
Karina Culbertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.
All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.
Are you looking for change? Do you know you are capable of so much more but feel stuck? Do you feel anxious or stressed? Do you struggle with managing your emotions? I am here to help you build the life you want. I work with preteens, teens, and adults who are going through life transitions, experiencing relationship issues with self and others, grappling with challenging thoughts and emotions, and are motivated to create meaningful change in their lives.
Are you looking for change? Do you know you are capable of so much more but feel stuck? Do you feel anxious or stressed? Do you struggle with managing your emotions? I am here to help you build the life you want. I work with preteens, teens, and adults who are going through life transitions, experiencing relationship issues with self and others, grappling with challenging thoughts and emotions, and are motivated to create meaningful change in their lives.
Guide Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
As the director of Guide Therapy Services, my mission is to tailor an individualized environment where you can cultivate well-being, re-align with your intuition, and use a healthy self-understanding to further your advancement of effectively moving towards your needs and goals. In practice, I incorporate current evidence-based research on the connections that exist between emotional and physical well-being with my conscientiously rigorous educational and clinical experiences as the cornerstone in the work I do with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life.
As the director of Guide Therapy Services, my mission is to tailor an individualized environment where you can cultivate well-being, re-align with your intuition, and use a healthy self-understanding to further your advancement of effectively moving towards your needs and goals. In practice, I incorporate current evidence-based research on the connections that exist between emotional and physical well-being with my conscientiously rigorous educational and clinical experiences as the cornerstone in the work I do with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life.
Maricela Hurtado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, BIPOC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Hiii there, welcome to my page! Whatever the reasons that have brought you here, take a moment to pause and acknowlege that this process of connecting with someone new, is never easy! So, I'll do my best to bridge that gap of uncertainty by telling you a little about me. I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (this, just a fancy word for saying that I can see adults, children, families, couples and of course, individuals, one on one). I am a parent, a wife, BIPOC, an ally to the Queer community, and all communities that seek equality and justice regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic background, persons with disabilities, etc.
Hiii there, welcome to my page! Whatever the reasons that have brought you here, take a moment to pause and acknowlege that this process of connecting with someone new, is never easy! So, I'll do my best to bridge that gap of uncertainty by telling you a little about me. I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (this, just a fancy word for saying that I can see adults, children, families, couples and of course, individuals, one on one). I am a parent, a wife, BIPOC, an ally to the Queer community, and all communities that seek equality and justice regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic background, persons with disabilities, etc.
Clove Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
Gabrielle Ebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem and eating disorders. I try to creates a safe, non-judgmental space for all of my clients. With the right therapeutic relationship everyone at any stage in life can benefit from therapy. I feel therapy can be a great tool to help clients gain insight, heal, motivate change, and grow as a human being. I use a strengths-based and person-centered approach, often drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy and motivational interviewing techniques.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem and eating disorders. I try to creates a safe, non-judgmental space for all of my clients. With the right therapeutic relationship everyone at any stage in life can benefit from therapy. I feel therapy can be a great tool to help clients gain insight, heal, motivate change, and grow as a human being. I use a strengths-based and person-centered approach, often drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy and motivational interviewing techniques.
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Rachel Goldberg Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
As a certified perinatal mental health therapist, I also offer expert support for pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges, including deciding to use donor eggs, sperm, embryos, or gestational carriers.
Are you an overthinker, feeling overwhelmed, or uncertain about what’s next in life? I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as body image issues, eating disorders (including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating), and the emotional complexities of infertility, IVF treatments, recurrent pregnancy loss, third-party reproduction (donor or surrogacy), pregnancy and birth trauma, and postpartum issues. If any of these resonate with you, let’s work together to find clarity and help you move toward a better place.
As a certified perinatal mental health therapist, I also offer expert support for pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges, including deciding to use donor eggs, sperm, embryos, or gestational carriers.
Are you an overthinker, feeling overwhelmed, or uncertain about what’s next in life? I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as body image issues, eating disorders (including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating), and the emotional complexities of infertility, IVF treatments, recurrent pregnancy loss, third-party reproduction (donor or surrogacy), pregnancy and birth trauma, and postpartum issues. If any of these resonate with you, let’s work together to find clarity and help you move toward a better place.
As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience in the field, I believe in an individual's ability to overcome traumatic experiences. I specialize in reproductive trauma, as well as perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. I also work with those who have suffered other types of trauma and those who are struggling with life challenges. I take into consideration the importance of an individual's early childhood experiences, including those that are preverbal. I provide a safe space in which the most painful emotions are contained and processed in order for healing to transpire.
As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience in the field, I believe in an individual's ability to overcome traumatic experiences. I specialize in reproductive trauma, as well as perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. I also work with those who have suffered other types of trauma and those who are struggling with life challenges. I take into consideration the importance of an individual's early childhood experiences, including those that are preverbal. I provide a safe space in which the most painful emotions are contained and processed in order for healing to transpire.
I'm Annie N. Bui, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist. As a bilingual English-Vietnamese-speaking psychologist, I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapy environment that is culturally aware and trauma-informed. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are finding ways to heal from anxiety, depression, mood-related concerns, complex trauma, prenatal/postnatal health, phase of life transitions, relationship issues, and substance/alcohol addiction. I utilize CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Mindfulness Psychotherapy.
I'm Annie N. Bui, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist. As a bilingual English-Vietnamese-speaking psychologist, I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapy environment that is culturally aware and trauma-informed. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are finding ways to heal from anxiety, depression, mood-related concerns, complex trauma, prenatal/postnatal health, phase of life transitions, relationship issues, and substance/alcohol addiction. I utilize CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Mindfulness Psychotherapy.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal- postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions. I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives by developing coping tools and wisdom to address future challenges.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal- postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions. I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives by developing coping tools and wisdom to address future challenges.
Thomasine Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
I specialize in prenatal, postpartum, miscarriage ( pregnancy/infant loss), and rainbow baby ( pregnancy after miscarriage) counseling.
You never imagined starting a family would be this way. You're overwhelmed, tired, and the loneliness is unbearable. Pregnancy, miscarriage, and becoming a new parent can leave you (or your partner) feeling depressed, anxious, and hopeless. Many women who are pregnant or a new parent suffer in silence; feeling like they can't tell anyone about what they're going though. Anxiety and depression do not have to control your life. I'm here to help and give you the tools you need to survive.
I specialize in prenatal, postpartum, miscarriage ( pregnancy/infant loss), and rainbow baby ( pregnancy after miscarriage) counseling.
You never imagined starting a family would be this way. You're overwhelmed, tired, and the loneliness is unbearable. Pregnancy, miscarriage, and becoming a new parent can leave you (or your partner) feeling depressed, anxious, and hopeless. Many women who are pregnant or a new parent suffer in silence; feeling like they can't tell anyone about what they're going though. Anxiety and depression do not have to control your life. I'm here to help and give you the tools you need to survive.
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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.