Top-Rated Perinatal & Postpartum Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Who are the best postpartum or perinatal therapists in Los Angeles ?
Los Angeles is home to many excellent therapists who specialize in supporting mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period. While each therapist has their own style and specialty, they all share a common goal: helping mothers feel supported, understood and emotionally steady during one of the most profound transitions of life.
Justine Gordon Therapy
Justine provides online perinatal therapy across all of Los Angeles, focusing on the identity shifts, anxiety and relationship changes that come with early motherhood. Her approach blends psychodynamic therapy with practical tools from CBT, ACT, DBT & EFT to help new moms process emotional transitions and build confidence in their new role.
Location / format: Fully virtual therapy for clients in Los Angeles & throughout California.
The Motherhood Center of Los Angeles
The Motherhood Center of Los Angels offers specialized postpartum support services in the home, providing hands-on care for mothers and newborns during the early postpartum period. Their model combines emotional support, education and practical help to ease the transition into motherhood and reduce overwhelm.
Location / format: In-home postpartum services in the Los Angeles area.
Well Parent Therapy
Well Parent Therapy focuses on deep relational therapy for postpartum healing, helping parents process birth trauma, postpartum anxiety or depression, and identity changes through psychodynamic and relational approaches. The practice emphasizes compassion, shame reduction, and understanding the root causes behind emotional distress.
Location / format: In-person in Pasadena and online therapy across California.
Therapy with Gayane
Gayane epecializes in postpartum therapy and couples support, helping mothers and partners navigate the emotional and relational adjustments that follow childbirth. Gayane integrates approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy and offers both individual therapy and mother-focused support groups.
Location / format: In-person therapy in Sherman Oaks plus online sessions.
Kelsey Schaefer Therapy
A perinatal therapist who also works as a birth doula and childbirth educator, offering a unique blend of psychotherapy and hands-on birth support. Her work focuses on matrescence, birth trauma, anxiety, and identity shifts during pregnancy and early motherhood.
Location / format: In-person therapy in Beverly Hills / West LA and virtual sessions
How To Choose A Perinatal/Postpartum Therapist
Looking for a therapist during pregnancy or postpartum is different from looking for therapy at any other point in life.
You’re not just dealing with stress or anxiety in a vacuum — your body, identity, relationships, responsibilities, and nervous system are all shifting at once. And when you’re already exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally raw, trying to figure out who to trust during this new period of motherhood can feel like too much.
What to Look for in a Maternal Mental Health Therapist
When choosing a therapist for pregnancy, postpartum or early motherhood, a few factors tend to make a real difference:
Specialized experience in maternal mental health
Comfort working with anxiety, mood changes and identity shifts surrounding motherhood
First-hand, personal experience with being a mother
A calm, non-judgmental approach
Flexible, accessible and transparent care
A focus on practical coping skills and deeper emotional support
Finding someone who truly understands this season — not just intellectually, but emotionally — can make therapy feel like a relief instead of another thing on your to-do list.
Meet The Author: Justine Gordon, LMFT
I’m Justine Gordon, a perinatal and postpartum therapist in Los Angeles helping you embrace pregnancy and early motherhood with confidence.
Having experienced new motherhood myself, I understand how delicate this period of life is.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can process these emotions, gain clarity and begin creating new patterns that work for both you and your new family.
Together, we’ll develop strategies to help you cope with day-to-day stress, anxiety or mood challenges, embrace your new identity without losing your old one and navigate the many changes that come with motherhood.
🤰 Top reasons to choose Justine Gordon therapy for mom therapy:
✔️ Specialization in pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood
✔️ Licensed online therapy available throughout California
✔️ A unique approach combining psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT & ACT
✔️ Personal experience with being a mother and its challenges
✔️ Focus on practical tools that moms can use immediately
✔️ Deeper explorations of motherhood identity shifts, emotional regulation and self-compassion
✔️ Flexible scheduling for busy lives
✔️ Transparent and reasonable pricing
🤰 When working with Justine Gordon, moms can expect to:
✔️ Learn practical tools to manage postpartum anxiety, depression or mood fluctuations
✔️ Have a safe space to process the emotional highs/ lows of pregnancy, postpartum as well as early motherhood
✔️ Navigate the challenges of adjusting to their new identity as a parent
✔️ Build confidence in parenting choices & establish the routines and boundaries that work for their family
✔️ Strengthen their relationship with their partner and navigate changes in intimacy and connection
✔️ Process birth trauma, high-risk pregnancy experiences or difficult prenatal events
✔️ Learn how to balance parenthood, work and self-care without guilt or self-neglect
✔️ Release unhelpful emotions, patterns or beliefs that may be affecting their parenting approach
❓ Justine Gordon Therapy: Mom Therapist - Fees & FAQ
What are your hours? Do you offer evenings or weekends?
Justine currently offers daytime sessions and limited evening sessions during the week.
How much does therapy with Justine Gordon cost?
Sessions with Justine Gordon are $200 for 50 minutes.
Does Justine Gordon accept insurance?
No, Justine currently does not accept any insurance plans.
Does Justine Gordon provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement?
Yes, Justine can provide a monthly superbill that clients can submit to their insurance for possible reimbursement. Clients will need to reach out to their provider for more information.
What should clients who are interested in working with Justine Gordon do?
As a first step, clients are invited to reach out in order to schedule a free consultation to see if Justine’s approach feels like the right fit. A consultation can be scheduled here.