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Counseling for New Moms

Show up as the mom you want to be.

Maternal mental health counseling for mothers - California and Puerto Rico

You didn't expect that motherhood would be like this.  

You didn’t expect that motherhood would be like this

You’ve been tracking your baby’s size diligently week after week…from a blueberry to an eggplant and finally your little one.  You’ve read all the books, prepared the nursery, and watched your body change…all to get ready for this new chapter.

Except things are a lot different than you expected. You’re tired of everyone saying that this feeling is normal or that it’s just hormones. You’re experiencing symptoms that you know is more than that…maybe it’s postpartum anxiety or depression affecting your emotional well being.

You feel overwhelmed, drained and you know something isn’t right. The challenges of motherhood isn’t what you expected.

Maybe you're feeling:

  • An emotional heaviness or emotional rollercoaster of mood swings that won't go away.  It's more than just the "baby blues".

  • Overwhelmed with all the changes in your daily routine, your relationship, and life in general and you can't even take care of your own needs

  • Still recovering emotionally from your pregnancy, birth trauma, or NICU experience. 

  • Guilty and shameful about what you're going through; this is suppose to be a "happy" time for your family.

However you’ve arrived here, we’re so glad you’re here and taking time to see if a pregnancy therapist or therapy for moms in San Jose, CA and San Juan, PR is right for your mental wellness.

HOW PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY FOR MOMS IN SAN JOSE, CA AND SAN JUAN, PR CAN HELP: 

You're not alone. We're moms too, we know where you're coming from.

You’re looking to find emotional support, relief, and healing while learning techniques to help you feel more grounded and present in this new stage of life. Including trusted family members in your support network and accessing comprehensive mental health resources can be crucial in this journey.

You’re looking for a safe and judgement-free space where you can let it all out, and not have to pretend that everything is ok and hide your emotional struggles. You want to show up as your authentic self so you can be the mom you want to be.

You’ve been experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression, and you think you might benefit from a mental health professional who can offer online therapy.

However you’ve arrived here, we’re so glad you’re here and taking time to see if therapy for moms and postpartum anxiety counseling in San Jose, CA and San Juan, PR is right for your mental wellness.

Things we can help with in your motherhood & postpartum journey as a new mom

We provide postpartum depression and anxiety therapy for moms in San Jose, CA or San Juan, PR related to: ​

  • Coping with lifestyle changes

  • Helping you and your partner with transition to being new parents

  • Sadness or Postpartum Depression

  • Processing NICU and birth trauma

  • Constant or excessive worry, racing thoughts, or Postpartum Anxiety

  • Perinatal Mood disorders

  • Couples therapy for you and your partner

  • Perinatal Mood disorders

  • Sleep needs for yourself and your partner

  • Navigating self doubt or like you're doing everything wrong

  • Coping with the transition to becoming a parent

  • Postpartum mood disorders

  • Infertility

  • Wellness for your mental and physical health

  • Support to develop self care strategies

  • Pregnancy loss

  • Process your relationship with your own mother

  • Ambivalence related to becoming a parent

  • Acceptance related to changes in your body

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TOGETHER WE'LL...

TOGETHER IN THERAPY FOR MOMS OR POSTPARTUM COUNSELING IN SAN JOSE, CA AND SAN JUAN, PR WE'LL...

✓  Help you process your motherhood experience and give you a safe space to talk

We’ll start to identify what you’re experiencing so you can to start to feel more grounded and connected to your baby and partner.  

✓  Learn coping skills to manage this chapter of life

You’ll be learning tools to address your postpartum depression or anxiety so you can be more present with your baby, while also taking care of yourself.

✓  Develop realistic strategies to integrate self care and nurture yourself

Our sessions will give you some take-aways that you can practice outside of our session so you can find relief and 

✓  Learn mindfulness techniques to process your feelings and thoughts

We’ll help you increase your self awareness to foster your own resilience and strength during this postpartum period

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Feel seen and heard at each stage of your motherhood journey

The journey to motherhood can feel disorienting and lonely.  Maybe getting pregnant hasn't been like you thought it would or those long sleepless nights are overwhelming.  

Together in therapy you'll receive support to help you navigate this major life transition.  In session we'll help you make space for your thoughts and emotions. We'll also clarify your core values and integrate them into our work, so they can guide you towards a parenthood journey that is meaningful to you.   

We provide personalized care and professional postpartum anxiety therapy for new parents in San Jose, CA and San Juan, PR

Let us care for you so you can be the mom you've always wanted to be

We provide personalized care and professional postpartum anxiety therapy for new parents in San Jose, CA and San Juan, PR. We also offer online therapy and have received advanced trainings from Postpartum Support International, making it accessible and convenient for new parents.In session we’ll help you make space for your thoughts and emotions.

 

Additionally, we provide practical advice to help you build a support network and navigate the challenges of motherhood.Together in therapy sessions, you’ll receive support to help you navigate this major life transition. Our therapists have specialized skills through trauma training, ensuring they are well-equipped to address specific challenges like birth trauma and postpartum struggles.  

Motherhood

Mama, taking care of you is also caring for your family.

  • How does Therapy in Puerto Rico work?
    We offer both in-person and online therapy for adults and teens who are residents of Puerto Rico. All online therapy sessions are held virtually on the HIPAA compliant platform SimplePractice. For those clients interested in Walk and Talk therapy, we will have our initial session virtually and then we will schedule our follow up sessions and meet either at the Lagoon of Condado or at Escambron beach.
  • Do you provide therapy services in English?
    Yes! Both Kristin and Maegan provide services in English. Check our bio pages to learn more about each of us.
  • Do you offer in-person therapy?
    Yes! We also offer a limited number of Walk-and-Talk slots for clients who are interested in meeting in person but also want to embrace nature.
  • What is Walk and Talk therapy?
    Walk and Talk therapy is like traditional psychotherapy, but it's held outdoors while incorporating movement. We'll be embracing nature and walking while we're talking about your concerns. Walk and Talk therapy allows us to be able to incorporate a mind-body approach while processing your thoughts and feelings. There are many benefits of Walk and Talk therapy both for our physical and mental health. Walk and Talk sessions start from Escambron Beach in San Juan. Feel free to contact us to learn more about Walk and Talk therapy.
  • What are you fees for therapy in Puerto Rico?
    Kristin's session fee is $225 for a 50 minute individual session, $250 for couples therapy. Maegan's session fee is $165 for a 50 minute individual session, $175 for couples therapy. We are out of network providers and can provide you a superbill at the end of the month upon request. Please contact your insurance provider to inquire about your out-of-network mental health benefits. **Please note that superbills require a mental health diagnosis. Please read more about the benefits of private pay services on our general FAQ page.
  • How will I know if you're the right therapist in Puerto Rico for me?
    Let's talk about it! You can book your free phone consultation online so we can talk about what kind of support you're looking for and how we could work together.
  • If I'm off the island, can we still have our therapy sessions?"
    It depends. Each state has its own licensing board for therapist. If you' re going to be traveling off-island, please let us know so we can determine if we can continue to see you.
  • I'm ready to start therapy, what should I do next?
    Congratulations on making the decision to begin therapy! Next step is to book online or complete our contact form to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to make sure we're a good fit to work together. Looking forward to talking to you!
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