Pregnancy & Postpartum
Feel steady and held in this time of transition, and make space for you again.
Attachment-based therapy for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the early seasons of parenthood.
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In Hermosa Beach, West Los Angeles & Beverly Hills
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Online across California
• In Hermosa Beach, West Los Angeles & Beverly Hills • Online across California
At Mother Nurture Therapy Group, we provide gentle care for profound change.
ease daily stressors
strengthen intuition
build confidence
When Motherhood Feels Heavier Than You Hoped
You knew that becoming a mother would change everything, but not that it’d feel so complex. Maybe pregnancy has awakened old worries, birth didn’t go as you planned, or postpartum is lonelier than anyone mentioned. You dreamed of this, and yet the day-to-day reality can feel overwhelming. You’re ready for attuned support: clear guidance, practical tools, and a place to come back to yourself.
At Mother Nurture Therapy Group, we know how layered this season can be. We make room for the whole experience. For the love and the fear, the wonder and the weariness. Therapy here offers a gentle place to land. It’s not about pretending you’re fine or pushing past what hurts. It’s about slowing down, letting your body and mind exhale, and finding a steadier way forward.
Navigating the complexities of motherhood looks different for everyone.
You might notice
Persistent worry or anxiety
Low mood, numbness, or tearfulness
Irritability or anger that feels out of character
Intrusive or scary thoughts
Overwhelm, guilt, or shame
Strain in your relationship or support system
Decision fatigue and constant second-guessing
Feeling disconnected from yourself or your baby
The day-to-day of motherhood can be both meaningful and messy. We’ll help you feel more grounded, trust your inner voice, and find a way back to yourself.
how we can help
We offer compassionate, attuned support for the tender early stages of motherhood.
Together, we’ll ease what feels hard while addressing the roots underneath, bringing relief today and lasting change over time.
Drawing from attachment and psychodynamic perspectives, we’ll explore how your history and identities show up in this chapter, so you can make sense of your reactions and grow compassion for the parts of you that feel overwhelmed. With CBT-informed strategies and mindful, body-based practices, we’ll calm anxious spirals, soften perfectionism, and create simple rhythms that make daily life feel more manageable.
We’ll also take a conscious, compassionate look at generational patterns, keeping what’s loving and gently reshaping what isn’t, so the connection you’re building feels aligned and sustainable.
Together, we’ll name the familial, societal, and cultural messages about what a mother “should” be, and make space for the mother you truly want to be. When helpful, we can include couples sessions to support creating a secure base your family can grow from.
Therapy for pregnancy & postpartum can help you
Feel more present in your body and daily life
Reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and intrusive thoughts
Make meaning from a difficult birth or pregnancy experience
Set boundaries with family, social media, and your inner critic
Reclaim joy, connection, and identity beyond the “parent” role
Deepen communication, intimacy, and teamwork with your partner
Build trust in yourself and your own instincts
Strengthen early bonding and attachment
Areas We Support
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Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
Pregnancy/postpartum anxiety or depression, intrusive thoughts/postpartum OCD, postpartum rage
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Birth & Medical Trauma
Emergency deliveries, unplanned C-sections, hemorrhage, NICU stays, distressing procedures or ultrasounds
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High-Risk Pregnancies & Complications
Preeclampsia, placenta previa, hyperemesis, bed rest, and coping with uncertainty and medical monitoring
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Identity & Role Transitions
Matrescence, return-to-work decisions, shifting family roles, boundary setting
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Feeding & Sleep Stress
Grief around feeding plans, pumping overwhelm, sleep deprivation, and nervous system care
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Relationship & Intimacy Changes
Resentment cycles, misattuned support, rebuilding desire and connection
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Pregnancy After Loss/After Infertility
Holding hope and fear at once; managing triggers for scans, milestones, and due dates
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Inclusive Family Journeys
Culturally responsive care for LGBTQIA+ parents, single parents by choice, donor conception, surrogacy/gestational carriers
GETTING STARTED
Schedule a free call
Share what’s going on and your goals for therapy. Our Care Coordinator will thoughtfully match you with the right therapist, schedule your first session, and set up your secure client portal.
Begin care
In your first session, you’ll share your story, why you’re here, and what you hope will feel different. Together, we’ll start building a path forward.
Heal at the roots
You’ll get practical tools to use right away while we begin connecting the dots from your past to integrate lasting change. Steadiness, connection, and trust in yourself start becoming your new normal.
Prefer in-person or online?
See us in Hermosa Beach, West Los Angeles, or Beverly Hills, or meet via secure telehealth across California.
FAQs
Is therapy only for when something is wrong?
No. We also do preventive, attachment-focused care to help you practice co-regulation, bonding rituals, and reflective parenting early on. Think of it as creating secure roots now, so you and your baby have more ease later.
Do I need a diagnosis to begin?
No. If this season feels heavier than you imagined, that’s reason enough to get support.
Is this for individuals or couples?
Either or both. Many clients start individually and invite a partner in later; others begin as a couple.
Will you collaborate with my OB-GYN, midwife, doula, or pediatrician?
With your written consent, yes. We’re happy to collaborate with your team to support your care.
Do you take insurance?
We’re an out-of-network practice and can provide superbills for potential reimbursement.
What are your fees?
Our private-pay rates reflect clinician training and expertise, and the time we invest in your care. You’ll receive your therapist’s exact fee before scheduling.
Current ranges:
Individual therapy (50 min): $180–$250
Couples therapy (50 min): $200–$300
Contact us for more details and to see what might be most supportive for you and your journey.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
We reserve limited sliding-scale spots based on financial need and therapist availability. If a spot isn’t open right now, we can add you to a waitlist or provide referrals.
