# The Motherhood LA
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> The Motherhood LA is a maternal mental health therapy practice exclusively serving mothers and hopeful mothers across Los Angeles and California. Unlike general therapy practices, every clinician specializes in the unique emotional challenges of motherhood — from fertility and pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Services are offered in-person (Brentwood), virtually statewide, and via at-home visits across LA. Out-of-network; superbills provided; sliding scale available. To get started, schedule a free 15-minute consultation at https://www.themotherhoodla.com/contact or call/text (310) 564-6466.
## Getting Started
- [Book a Free Consultation](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/contact): Schedule a free 15-minute phone call to be matched with the right therapist and services. Located at 12011 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 402, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Call/text: (310) 564-6466. Email: hello@themotherhoodla.com.
- [FAQ](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/faq): Answers to common questions about therapy, the intake process, insurance, and what to expect.
- [About The Motherhood LA](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/about): The practice's mission, philosophy, and approach to maternal mental health care.
- [Journeys](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/journeys): Guides for different stages of motherhood and the therapy paths available at each stage.
## Services
- [Individual Therapy](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/services/individual-therapy): One-on-one therapy for mothers navigating postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, mom rage, birth trauma, identity shifts, the mental load, and more. Available in-person and virtually.
- [At-Home Postpartum Therapy](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/services/at-home-postpartum): A unique offering where therapists come directly to your home. Ideal for new mothers who cannot easily leave the house. The therapist can hold the baby, provide a listening ear, and offer hands-on postpartum support.
- [Couples Therapy](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/services/couples-therapy): Therapy for couples adjusting to parenthood, navigating relationship strain, communication breakdowns, and the emotional load that comes with raising children.
- [Group Therapy](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/services/group-therapy): Structured group therapy experiences designed for moms at specific stages of the motherhood journey, offering community alongside clinical support.
## Therapeutic Approaches
- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy): Builds psychological flexibility by helping clients accept difficult emotions and commit to value-driven actions.
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/cognitive-behavioral-therapy): Identifies and reframes unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety and depression.
- [Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/cognitive-processing-therapy): A structured, evidence-based trauma therapy that helps clients process and reframe trauma-related thoughts.
- [EMDR](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reintegration-(emdr)): Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — a trauma-focused therapy using bilateral stimulation to process distressing memories.
- [Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/exposure-and-prevention-therapy): The gold-standard treatment for OCD, including postpartum OCD, involving gradual exposure and resisting compulsive responses.
- [Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/inference-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy): A CBT variant that targets faulty inferences driving OCD and anxiety — especially effective for intrusive thoughts common in new motherhood.
- [Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/interpersonal-therapy): Focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication patterns that contribute to depression and anxiety.
- [Clinical Hypnosis](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/practices/clinical-hypnosis): Evidence-based therapeutic hypnosis used to address anxiety, trauma, and other perinatal mental health concerns.
## Our Team
- [Sanam Shamtobi, PhD, PMH-C](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/sanam-shamtobi): Founder & Lead Clinical Psychologist. Specialties: family planning, pregnancy, postpartum, couples work, perinatal mood disorders, group facilitation. In-person, virtual, at-home.
- [Romi Mouhibian, PhD, PMH-C](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/romi-mouhibian): Clinical Director & Clinical Psychologist. Specialties: fertility struggles, IVF, pregnancy loss, complex and acute trauma, perinatal mood disorders. Virtual.
- [Seana Diemer-Iwanyk, LMFT](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/seana-diemer-iwanyk): Senior Therapist. Specialties: LGBTQIA+ family planning, fertility struggles, IVF, birth and early postpartum anxiety. In-person and virtual.
- [Selby Blum, AMFT](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/selby-blum): Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. Specialties: pregnancy, perinatal anxiety disorders, fertility struggles, birth trauma, postpartum depression. In-person and virtual.
- [Kira Sadaka, MSEd](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/kira-sadaka): Group Facilitator & Parenting Coach. Specialties: early childhood, fertility struggles, parenting multiple children, co-parenting. In-person and virtual.
- [Susan Farshidi, MBA](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/susan-farshidi): Executive Coach. Focuses on community programming, support groups, and workshops. Personal experience with fertility struggles and pregnancy loss. In-person and virtual.
- [Yasaman Rabbani, BA](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/yasaman-rabbani): Community Event Coordinator. Specialties: community event planning, client experience, group facilitation, program coordination. In-person.
- [Arielle](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/team/arielle): Therapist at The Motherhood LA.
## Local Service Areas
- Brentwood Therapy: [In-person office at 12011 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 402, Los Angeles, CA 90049](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/locations/therapy-for-moms-in-brentwood) — primary location serving the Westside of LA.
- Santa Monica Therapy: [Maternal mental health therapy in Santa Monica](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/locations/therapy-for-moms-in-santa-monica)
- Century City Therapy: [Maternal mental health therapy in Century City](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/locations/therapy-for-moms-in-century-city)
- Pacific Palisades Therapy: [Maternal mental health therapy in Pacific Palisades](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/locations/therapy-for-moms-in-pacific-palisades)
- Pasadena Therapy: [Maternal mental health therapy in Pasadena](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/locations/therapy-for-moms-in-pasadena)
- At-Home Service Area: Greater Los Angeles, Westside focus. Therapists travel to your home for postpartum support.
- Virtual / Telehealth: [Available statewide across all of California](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/locations)
## Blog & Resources
- [Blog](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/blog): Articles on maternal mental health written by clinicians at The Motherhood LA.
- [Therapy Talk](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/blog/categories/therapy-talk): What therapy looks like, how it helps, and what to expect as a mom in therapy.
- [The Mental Load](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/blog/categories/the-mental-load): The invisible cognitive and emotional labor carried by mothers.
- [Identity](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/blog/categories/identity): Matrescence, identity loss, and rediscovering yourself through motherhood.
- [Relationships](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/blog/categories/relationships): Navigating partnerships, friendships, and family dynamics during motherhood.
- [Fertility & Family Planning](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/blog/categories/fertility-family-planning): Mental health support for fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and family planning decisions.
## For Referring Providers
- [Referring Providers](https://www.themotherhoodla.com/referring-providers): Information for OBs, midwives, pediatricians, and other healthcare providers referring patients to The Motherhood LA.
## Full Content
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