Top-Rated Perinatal & Postpartum Therapists in California
Who are the best postpartum or perinatal therapists in California?
The transition into motherhood can bring profound emotional changes. While many mothers expect joy and excitement after having a baby, the postpartum period can also include anxiety, depression, identity shifts, relationship stress, and overwhelming mental load. Working with a therapist who specializes in perinatal and postpartum mental health can make a meaningful difference during this time.
Below is a curated list of top postpartum therapists in California who specialize in supporting mothers through pregnancy, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma and the emotional transition into parenthood. These therapists offer a range of approaches including relational therapy, trauma-informed care, EMDR and maternal mental health specialties.
Justine Gordon Therapy
Justine Gordon specializes in online perinatal and postpartum therapy for new mothers across California, helping women navigate postpartum anxiety, identity changes and relationship challenges after having a baby. Her approach blends relational therapy with evidence-based tools such as CBT, ACT, and EFT to support mothers through the emotional transition into parenthood.
Location / format: Fully virtual therapy for clients in Los Angeles & throughout California.
Shameless Mama Wellness
Shameless Mama Wellness focuses on trauma-informed therapy for mothers, particularly those struggling with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or difficult birth experiences. The practice also specializes in EMDR therapy for birth trauma, miscarriage, and fertility challenges.
Location / format: Online therapy across California with some in-person services in Northern California.
California Perinatal Therapy
California Perinatal Therapy offers specialized psychotherapy for pregnant and postpartum mothers navigating anxiety, identity shifts, and relationship changes. Their therapists integrate evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and family systems therapy to help mothers find clarity and balance.
Location / format: In-person sessions in Sonoma County and virtual therapy throughout California.
Bloom Maternal Therapy
Bloom Maternal Therapy is a group practice dedicated entirely to maternal mental health, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility grief, and early parenting challenges. Their therapists provide individual, couples, and group therapy focused on strengthening emotional resilience during the transition to motherhood.
Location / format: In-person sessions on the Central Coast and online therapy across California.
Therapy for California Moms
Therapy for California Moms is a virtual practice focused on supporting overwhelmed or high-functioning mothers dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety and the mental load of modern motherhood. The practice emphasizes helping mothers reconnect with themselves and move out of survival mode during the postpartum period.
Location / format: Fully virtual therapy throughout California.
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 California helping California moms 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 moms in California 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 perinatal 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, California 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: California 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.