Therapy for Moms
Therapist for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Birth Trauma & Infertility Support in Pasadena, Los Angeles, & Beyond
Support for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Birth Trauma & Infertility
Motherhood can be beautiful — but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, or nothing like what you expected. Whether you’re navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, or the identity shifts that come with becoming a mom, you deserve a space where you feel supported, understood, and not judged.
Our Pasadena, Highland Park, and Koreatown / Mid City Los Angeles therapists specialize in maternal mental health and provide culturally responsive care for a diverse community, including BIPOC and Asian American moms.
Common Struggles Moms Share in Therapy
Feeling sad, numb, or disconnected from themselves or their baby
Persistent worry about their baby’s safety, health, or development
Feeling like they’re failing or “not a good mom”
Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks, routines, or decisions
Difficulty relaxing or “turning their mind off”
Feeling guilty for not enjoying motherhood the way they expected
Struggling to bond or feel emotionally connected with their baby
Feeling resentful, frustrated, or ashamed about their emotions
Feeling like they’ve lost their identity outside of motherhood
Struggling with the physical and emotional impact of birth trauma
Difficulty asking for help or knowing what they need
Feeling pressure to “hold everything together” without support
Feeling disconnected from their partner or support system
Feeling alone, isolated, or misunderstood
What our mom Clients often say
When the Weight of Postpartum Depression Makes Every Day Feel Hard
Many moms describe holding it together on the outside, yet feeling sad, numb, disconnected, or unlike themselves — even when they expected this season to feel joyful. You might notice:
Persistent sadness or hopelessness
Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
Feeling detached from your baby or partner
Exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix
Feeling guilty for not “feeling happy”
Struggling to feel connected or present
These experiences are common in postpartum depression, and it is treatable — you don’t have to navigate it alone.
At Oak & Stone Therapy, our maternal mental health therapists at the Highland Park office, Pasadena office, Koreatown / Mid City office, Seattle virtual office, and virtually across California and Washington, can help you understand what you’re experiencing, interrupt the cycles of emotional heaviness and disconnection, and begin rebuilding a sense of steadiness, connection, and support in your postpartum journey.
Many of our Mom Clients with postpartum depression tell us:
“I don’t feel like myself.”
“I thought I’d be happier than this.”
“I feel disconnected from my baby and from who I used to be.”
“I feel numb — like I’m just going through the motions.”
“I cry all the time and I don’t know why.”
“I’m overwhelmed from the moment I wake up.”
“I feel guilty for not enjoying motherhood.”
“I’m exhausted in a way sleep doesn’t fix.”
“I didn’t expect it to be this hard.”
“I feel so alone, even when I’m not physically alone.”
When Being a Mom Feels Overwhelming and Your Mind Won’t Slow Down
Many moms describe feeling constantly on edge, worried, or unable to relax — even when things are calm. You might notice:
Persistent worry about your baby’s safety or health
Racing thoughts that make it hard to rest or focus
Feeling tense, jumpy, or unable to “turn your brain off”
Difficulty sleeping because your mind keeps replaying fears
Checking, researching, or monitoring things repeatedly for reassurance
Feeling overwhelmed by decisions, routines, or unexpected changes
These experiences are common in postpartum anxiety and it’s is treatable — you don’t have to navigate it alone.
At Oak & Stone Therapy, our maternal mental health therapists at the Highland Park office, Pasadena office, Koreatown / Mid City office, Seattle virtual office, and virtually across California and Washington, can help you understand what you’re experiencing, interrupt the cycles of overwhelm and emotional exhaustion, and begin rebuilding a sense of steadiness, connection, and support in your postpartum journey.
Many of our mom clients with postpartum anxiety tell us:
“I can’t relax, even when the baby is safe.”
“My mind won’t stop racing.”
“I’m constantly worried something bad will happen.”
“I feel tense and on edge all day.”
“I’m always bracing for the worst.”
I check things over and over because I’m scared I’ll miss something.”
“I can’t sleep because my brain won’t shut off.”
“I’m always bracing for the worst.”
“I feel overwhelmed by every decision.”
“I know I’m being overly worried, but I can’t stop.”
When You’re Grieving the Family You Imagined and Navigating the Pain of Infertility
Many women describe feeling heartbroken, overwhelmed, or deeply shaken by the emotional weight of infertility or reproductive loss. You might notice:
Grief that resurfaces month after month
Feeling like your body has betrayed you or isn’t doing what it “should”
Waves of sadness, anger, or jealousy around pregnancy announcements
Avoiding baby showers, social gatherings, or conversations about children
Feeling isolated or misunderstood, even by people who care
Strain in your relationship as you and your partner cope differently
Feeling consumed by appointments, treatments, or uncertainty
A sense of losing the future you imagined
These experiences are common in infertility and reproductive grief, and healing is possible — you don’t have to navigate this alone.
At Oak & Stone Therapy, our maternal mental health therapists at the Highland Park office, Pasadena office, Koreatown / Mid City office, Seattle virtual office, and virtually across California and Washington, can help you process the grief, understand the emotional impact of infertility, and begin rebuilding a sense of steadiness, hope, and connection as you move forward.
our mom clients suffering from infertility and grief tell us:
“I feel like my body is failing me.”
“I don’t understand why this is happening to me.”
“I feel broken or defective.”
“I don’t feel like a ‘real mom’ yet.”
“I’m grieving something I never even got to have.”
“Every month feels like a new heartbreak.”
“I don’t know how to hold hope and disappointment at the same time.”
“I’m overwhelmed by appointments, tests, and decisions.”
“I feel like my life revolves around fertility treatments.”
“I’m scared to get my hopes up again.
“Everyone around me seems to get pregnant so easily.”
“I feel alone — like no one understands.”
“I avoid baby showers and pregnancy announcements.”
“I feel jealous and then guilty about it.”
“I don’t know how to talk about this with friends who haven’t gone through it.”
“This is putting so much pressure on my relationship.”
“I feel disconnected from my partner.”
“I don’t know how to ask for what I need.”
“I don’t want people to think something is wrong with me.”
You Deserve Support That Honors Your Story
Motherhood is complex — and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, reproductive grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you feel grounded, connected, and supported.
If you’re ready to begin, you can reach out to any of our maternal mental health therapists at Oak and Stone Therapy. Each clinician brings their lived experience as a mom and offers in‑person sessions at the listed office and virtual therapy across California and Washington.
Learn more about our maternal mental health therapists:
Hatty J. Lee, LMFT #83772 (in-person Pasadena/Highland Park office, virtual across California)
Elizabeth Yoshonis, AMFT #142021 (in-person Pasadena/Highland Park office, virtual across California)
Sarah Ling, AMFT #165464 (in-person Pasadena/Highland Park/Koreatown office, virtual across California)
Sarah Hwang, AMFT #142024 (in-person Koreatown office, virtual sessions across California)
Minji Kim, AMFT #142023 (virtual across California)
Kate Han, AMFT #142022 (in-person Pasadena office, virtualacross California)
Hanna Byeon, LMFT #124316 (virtual across Washington and California)