Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Therapy for WOMEN
Perinatal Psychotherapy for the 40-ish Bay Area mom
with a newborn at home
Mother Ma Nanay Inang Mommy Makuahine Induk Okaasan Madre Mai Tina Madre Mama Baa Eomma Me
HEY MAMA
Exhausted and worried about not being the mom you thought you would be?
Feeling anxious about how to make motherhood, your sense of self, and marriage coexist?
Consider working with a therapist that has expertise training in maternal mental health that is with you and gets you!
I get it—I’ve been there. After having my son, I felt guilty for not loving the newborn stage as much as I thought I would. I was constantly anxious about the day-to-day, torn between keeping up with his schedule and feeling like I still wasn’t doing enough.
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What finally made me prioritize my mental health was the worry about how I would function as a working mom. I knew I couldn’t keep going like that, so I reached out to a therapist who specialized in perinatal mental health. Talking to someone who truly understood and validated my experience changed everything.
Now, I can show up as the mother I was meant to be—patient, present, and confident. I’ve found ways to excel in my career without sacrificing my sanity or family time. And with my husband, I’ve rebuilt a partnership where we laugh together, support each other, and share the load of parenting.
WHO DO I HELP?
I support first time moms in their 40s who are navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood with a newborn at home. You’ve been through a rollercoaster of a ride to be a mom. Stepping into this new role shouldn’t mean sacrificing yourself and your marriage.
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I've received advanced training from the leading experts in maternal mental health.​ I’m here to help you re-define balance, fast-track your wellness, and embrace this season of life—without compromising your sense of self and relationships.
MEET CYNTHIA
Becoming a mom at 39 wasn’t part of my plan. After difficulty conceiving, high-risk pregnancy, a NICU stay for my newborn, and the start of the pandemic, I was left feeling disconnected from the “joys” I expected from motherhood. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and struggling to balance it all.
As a therapist, I knew that asking for help was imperative. What I didn't know that seeking support from therapist that had training in maternal mental health would make THE difference.
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Her expertise helped affirm all of what I was experiencing (exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, not being good enough, etc.). With her responding to substantiate what I recounted, I felt understood and validated. Being a mom meant changes not only in the body, but my brain and mental health.
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Now I feel pulled to help other later-in-life moms understand where they are at, find their new center,​
and get to where they want to be.
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With over a decade of experience, I’ve guided my client's through life’s toughest transitions. I've received specialized training from the leading experts in maternal mental health who advocate and spread awareness to the changes that happen to moms during pregnancy and postpartum.
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I’m passionate about helping you thrive as a mother and a professional so you can find fulfillment and purpose in both worlds.
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Together, we can shift what it means to be a mom—navigating the challenges of motherhood, building the new tomorrow. All with strength and grace!
