Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy in Los Angeles
Dedicated Mental Health Support for New Moms and Moms-to-Be
Feeling Overwhelmed by Pregnancy & Postpartum Challenges?
Exhausted and overwhelmed? Develop coping mechanisms and self-care strategies to feel your best.
Struggling with constant worry? Learn effective strategies to manage anxiety and regain peace of mind.
Feeling lost in motherhood? Therapy provides a safe space to rediscover your identity and purpose.
Disconnected from Your Baby? Counseling can help improve bonding and attachment through targeted support and guidance.
Meet Our therapists Who Specialize in therapy for pregnancy & Postpartum issues
During your consult, we'll match you with a therapist based on your unique needs & preferences
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About TLA Therapy
TLA Therapy was founded with the recognition that each client has their own unique set of psychological, biological and social factors that contribute to their struggles. Working as a team, we develop customized treatment plans for each of our clients that allow clients to benefit from more skills, viewpoints and expertise. We are committed to helping you develop practical and effective skills, while simultaneously creating a space for self-exploration, personal growth and life enrichment.
How TLA Therapy can help
We provide specialized, compassionate perinatal mental health care designed to help you feel like yourself again
Care Tailored for the Perinatal Journey: Maternal mental health therapists offer targeted support for the unique emotional challenges of the perinatal period
Proven Treatments & Coping Strategies: Therapists use proven techniques like CBT and DBT to help you build practical skills for managing stress, anxiety and negative thoughts
Safe & Non-Judgmental Support: Our therapists provide a confidential space to openly express your feelings without judgment, helping you process emotions and feel understood
Improved Bonding & Relationships: Therapy helps you develop stronger communication skills, strengthening connections with your partner and your baby
Focus on Self-Care & Wellbeing: Our therapists will guide you in developing essential self-care practices like, promoting your overall wellness during significant changes
Access to Specialized Expertise: Perinatal mental health therapists have specific training to support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Where You Can Find Us
TLA Therapy has offices across Los Angeles; Our therapists are available to meet in-person or virtually, depending on your preferences
FAQs about Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
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Perinatal/Maternal Mental Health is crucial for the emotional and psychological well-being of mothers, fathers, and birthing individuals throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Addressing perinatal mental health issues is essential to support an individual's ability to bond with and care for their child. These challenges, if untreated, can have lasting consequences for the child’s emotional and cognitive development.
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Some common aspects of maternal mental health include:
Antenatal or Prenatal Depression and Anxiety: These are mood disorders that can affect pregnant individuals. Individuals may experience symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy, and these conditions can persist into the postpartum period.
Postpartum Depression (PPD): PPD is a form of clinical depression that occurs after giving birth. It can include symptoms such as persistent sadness, feelings of worthlessness, changes in sleep and appetite, and difficulty bonding with the newborn.
Postpartum Anxiety: This involves excessive worry, restlessness, and heightened anxiety symptoms after childbirth. It can interfere with an individual’s daily functioning and ability to care for their child.
Postpartum Stress or Adjustment Disorder: Some individuals experience significant stress and difficulty adjusting to the demands of motherhood/parenthood, leading to emotional distress.
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): This involves intrusive and distressing thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to the baby's well-being.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Some individuals may develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic childbirth or complications during pregnancy.
Psychosis: Although rare, some individuals may experience postpartum psychosis, which is characterized by severe confusion, hallucinations, delusions, and risky behaviors. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.
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Becoming a parent is a significant life transition. Our team offers perinatal care in Los Angeles with evidence-based practices to assess and treat individuals going through these challenging experiences. We prioritize a non-judgmental, compassionate approach in therapy for postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety counseling, and other maternal mental health treatments. Additionally, we collaborate with medical professionals to provide coordinated care for maternal mental health, ensuring that new parents receive comprehensive support.
Book Your free Pregnancy & postpartum mental health consult
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