Maternal Mental Health
Therapy For Moms In Any Stage.
Perinatal Therapy Los Angeles
Many moms and moms-to-be lack the community and validating support they need. This too often results in a lack of self-trust, physical and emotional depletion, poor self-care, and feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
Therapy can help with your self-confidence, emotional well-being, and expectations of yourself, as well as improve your ability to cope with constantly changing and trying situations. Cyla is Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and all of our clinicians have specialized training in working with this population. We provide support before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as for infertility, trauma, loss, and termination.
The process of conception and transition into motherhood looks different for everyone. As our bodies and minds transform to welcome this new being into the world, things happen. Previously healed hurts open up again. The things that kept us calm and balanced in the past no longer work. New stressors emerge, hormone imbalances impact brain chemistry, sleep deprivation negatively impacts, well… everything!
At such times, it can be incredibly helpful to have the support of a perinatal mental health therapist to help you process thoughts and feelings; to develop skills, confidence and understanding; to grieve what is lost and celebrate what is gained.
Becoming a new parent is one of the most emotional and intense transitions of our lives. Early motherhood can be stressful, scary, lonely, and of course exhausting! Especially when postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety take control. But this period can also be a time of excitement, immense joy, and newfound purpose.
As parents ourselves, we have experienced this whole array of emotions. As therapists, we have worked with many new (and new again!) parents who need help adjusting to their new role(s). Together, we can work to foster self-compassion, open communication and access new perspectives. We’ll look at the entire picture to discover how you can find the right balance as a new mom.
Therapy for Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety
Many us have been lead to believe that having a baby is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a person’s life. While that might be true for some, many new and expectant parents battle feelings of isolation, depression and anxiety to differing degrees. When these symptoms begin to interfere with your daily life and you feel like you can’t hold it together, it is important that you seek help.
1 in 4 women will have a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) that can begin in pregnancy or after birth. PMADs are treatable! With the right type of support you will regain control and begin to feel yourself again as you begin to finally adjust to your role as a mom.
Additional Maternal Mental Health Services
Parenting, co-parenting and single parenthood
Infertility and Loss
Relationship distress
Sex and intimacy
Childhood trauma, neglect, and abuse
Same sex relationships and consensual non-monogamy
Deciding if you want to become a parent
Reproductive Trauma Therapy
Change in identity
Parental burnout and overwhelm
Balancing work and family
Intergenerational trauma and cultural concerns
It is possible to move into a life that is free of shame, fear and anxiety around how you are experiencing motherhood. Contact us to see if we will be a good fit for working together.
