You became a mom and, somehow, in all the love and the feeding schedules and the sleepless nights, you started to lose track of yourself. Or maybe you've been carrying something heavy — postpartum anxiety, grief after pregnancy loss, the slow burn of burnout — and you've been doing it quietly, alone, because that's what moms do. But it doesn't have to be that way.
At The Mother Hood, we offer individual therapy for mothers at every stage of the motherhood journey. Our licensed therapists specialize exclusively in maternal mental health, which means we understand your world — the mental load, the identity shifts, the invisible labor — in a way that general therapy simply can't replicate. We serve moms in Los Angeles and throughout California via in-person and online sessions.
Who Individual Therapy at The Mother Hood Is For
If you're a mom in Los Angeles — or anywhere in California — searching for a therapist who genuinely gets it, you're in the right place. We work with women navigating:
Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum OCD
Prenatal anxiety and depression during pregnancy
Birth trauma and difficult delivery experiences
Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and ambiguous grief
Matrescence — the identity shift that comes with becoming a mother
Mom guilt, perfectionism, and chronic self-criticism
Burnout, decision fatigue, and maternal exhaustion
Career transitions and return-to-work anxiety
Loneliness, relationship changes, and shifts in friendship after baby
IVF stress, fertility challenges, and reproductive mental health
If you've been wondering why you feel this way when everything looks fine on the outside, you're not broken. You're a mother navigating something enormous — and you deserve real, specialized support. Learn more about what that can look like on our blog post on how therapy can support mothers.
Why Maternal Mental Health Specialists Make All the Difference
There's a significant difference between a generalist therapist and one who has dedicated their practice to perinatal and maternal mental health. At The Mother Hood, every therapist on our team holds specialized training in this space — from postpartum mental health certifications to advanced trauma-focused care specific to the reproductive journey.
We're not here to hand you generic coping tools. We're here to sit with you in the specific, complicated, sometimes contradictory experience of motherhood and help you find your footing again.
Our practice is designed around your real life:
In-person sessions in our welcoming Los Angeles office (Brentwood area)
Online therapy available to mothers throughout California — from Santa Monica to Pasadena and beyond
Evening and weekend appointments because mom life doesn't fit a 9–5
Flexible rescheduling for sick kids and unexpected family moments
We serve moms across the LA area, including Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Pasadena.
Evidence-Based Therapy Methods, Tailored to Motherhood
We draw from a range of proven, evidence-based approaches — always adapted for the specific emotional landscape of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Some of the modalities our individual therapy clients work with include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most effective, research-backed treatments for postpartum anxiety and depression. At The Mother Hood, we use trauma-informed CBT to help you identify thought patterns that are fueling your anxiety or self-doubt and develop real tools to shift them.
EMDR for Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is the gold-standard trauma therapy for mothers processing a difficult birth experience, pregnancy loss, or other reproductive trauma. Our EMDR therapists are trained in both perinatal mental health and trauma-focused care — your sessions are paced gently, with consent and emotional safety at the center. If you're working through birth trauma, our blog on healing from birth trauma is a good place to start.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you move through difficult emotions — grief, frustration, anxiety — without getting stuck in them. It's especially powerful for moms navigating the enormous identity shift of matrescence, when who you were and who you're becoming don't quite feel aligned yet.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Postpartum OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention is the first-line treatment for OCD and intrusive thoughts. For mothers experiencing postpartum OCD — those relentless, scary thoughts that feel shameful and impossible to talk about — ERP offers a structured, compassionate path toward relief.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Interpersonal Therapy focuses on the relationship dynamics that are affecting your mental health — from shifts in your partnership after baby to the changing landscape of friendship in motherhood. If isolation and disconnection are part of what you're carrying, IPT can help you restore real connection.
What to Expect When You Start Individual Therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're already running on empty. We've designed the intake process to be as simple and low-pressure as possible.
You'll begin with a free 15-minute consultation call. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and match you with the therapist whose specialty and approach best fits what you're going through. No pressure, no jargon — just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit.
Your first session is a space to share your story at your own pace. Your therapist will work with you to understand your specific needs, your history, and your goals — and from there, you'll build a personalized plan together.
Beyond Individual Therapy: Other Ways We Support Mothers
Your needs as a mother don't live in a box. If individual therapy is your starting point, know that we offer a full range of maternal mental health services to meet you where you are:
Postpartum At-Home Therapy — for new moms who need support in those early weeks when leaving the house feels impossible
Couples Therapy for New Parents — because the transition to parenthood is hard on relationships, and your partnership matters too
Group Therapy for Mothers — a community of women who truly understand the weight you're carrying
If you're dealing with the emotional complexity of the postpartum period specifically, our blog on postpartum anxiety vs. postpartum depression can help you understand what you might be experiencing before your first session.
Individual Therapy FAQs
Do you offer therapy for new moms? What about moms of older children?
Yes — and yes. Our services are designed for all stages of motherhood, from navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period to parenting school-age kids and beyond. Wherever you are on the journey, there's a place for you here.
Do you offer online therapy for postpartum depression in California?
We do. Virtual therapy sessions are available to mothers throughout California — whether you're in the heart of Los Angeles or hours away. You can join a session from your car during nap time or your living room after the kids are asleep. The care is the same quality as in-person.
How long are sessions, and how often do we meet?
Sessions are 50 minutes. Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build momentum and adjust as needed — sometimes more support is needed during difficult transitions like sleep regressions, return-to-work, or a new diagnosis.
Do you take insurance?
We're out-of-network providers. We provide superbills you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, and we're glad to walk you through that process. Sliding scale spots are available because we believe maternal mental health support should be accessible.
What if I'm not in Los Angeles?
We're licensed to serve clients anywhere in California. Whether you're in the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, or San Diego, we've got you — virtually.
You Deserve to Feel Like Yourself Again
Therapy for mothers in Los Angeles doesn't have to feel clinical, cold, or like one more thing you have to hold together. At The Mother Hood, it feels like finally being seen — by someone who understands exactly what motherhood takes, and what it can give back when you have the right support.
Ready to take the first step? Book your free 15-minute consultation and let's figure out the best path forward — together.