Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Therapy for MOTHERS
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 for moms that has expertise training in maternal mental health that is with you and gets you!
I get it—I’ve been there. After longing for a child for so long, I felt guilty for not loving the newborn stage as much as I imagined. The guilt weighed down on me. I was constantly anxious about the day-to-day, neglecting my own needs, torn between keeping up with my child's 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 continue suffer in silence, have feelings of despair, anxiety, feeling distant from my partner, and on edge to name a few. So I reached out to a therapist who specialized in perinatal mental health. Talking to someone who truly understood and shared similar struggles felt validating, and that it wasn't just ME!
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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'm a therapist for 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 relationship.
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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 be a therapist for later-in-life moms. To help her understand where she is at, heal, and find her new center. I'd love to guide her to where she wants 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 supporting you as you grow into the mom you aspire to be for your child while still prioritizing and showing up for yourself.
