Therapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum in Los Angeles & across California
Virtual perinatal and postpartum therapist helping you navigate pregnancy anxiety, postpartum anxiety, new motherhood identity shifts, comparison and overwhelm in Los Angeles, California.
Pregnancy and early parenthood are often described as some of the most meaningful moments in life, but they can also feel disorienting and overwhelming …
Before the baby is born your hormones and physical body are changing, you worry about the future and wonder how your life will change and if you will be the parent you want to be.
After the baby, you move through the daze of sleepless nights trying to function while completely exhausted. Some days blur together as you care for a baby while also trying to take care of yourself.
You notice yourself comparing constantly; how other new parents seem to be doing, how their babies sleep, how they appear to handle everything with ease.
At the same time, your identity shifts. You are no longer exactly who you were before becoming a parent, and the new version of yourself is still being discovered.
That in-between space can feel confusing and lonely.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
You might benefit from perinatal therapy if …
⟡ You’re feeling overwhelmed by the exhaustion and sleepless nights
⟡ You find yourself constantly comparing your experience to other new parents
⟡ You’re feeling anxious about whether you’re doing things “right”
⟡ You feel disconnected from the version of yourself you were before parenthood
⟡ You’re noticing pressure to enjoy every moment even when you’re struggling
⟡ You’re feeling uncertain about your changing identity
⟡ You feel isolated in what you’re experiencing
Therapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum Can Help You …
You don’t have to navigate pregnancy or early motherhood or fatherhood feeling overwhelmed, anxious or alone. Change is possible! I’ve seen how powerful it can be when new parents have a space to process, be supported and reconnect with themselves.
✔ Process the emotional transition into motherhood or fatherhood
✔ Navigate anxiety and overwhelm during pregnancy or postpartum
✔ Make sense of identity changes during this stage of life
✔ Reduce comparison and self-criticism
✔ Develop tools to regulate stress and emotional exhaustion
✔ Feel more grounded and supported during this transition
✔ Create space to process the full range of emotions of becoming a parent
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
My Approach to Therapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Together, we’ll slow things down and make space for the full range of emotions that can come with pregnancy and early parenthood. We may explore the expectations you placed on yourself, the pressures you’re feeling, and the ways this transition may be stirring up old patterns or self-doubt.
Over time, I will help you feel more grounded, more supported, and more connected to yourself as you navigate this new chapter.
You deserve to move through motherhood/fatherhood feeling supported, understood, and confident. Therapy can help you get there, and I am whole-heartedly committed to supporting you through this transition.
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Justine Gordon - your new mom therapist and maternal mental health specialist in California!
You might have imagined pregnancy or becoming a parent would feel grounding, something that would bring clarity or certainty. Instead, it feels overwhelming, disorienting, or heavier than expected. The physical, emotional, and identity shifts can leave you wondering if you’ve lost touch with who you used to be, even as you’re trying to care for your baby and step into this new role.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and I support individuals through the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, mood changes, relationship shifts, or simply not feeling like yourself, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I truly believe my clients have the ability to find their own sense of clarity and inner knowing; it just takes space, support, and time to reconnect with it. I create a collaborative, judgment-free environment where you can slow down, feel supported, and make sense of what you’re going through. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and emotions with compassion and curiosity, bringing clarity, relief, and even moments of lightness within a challenging time.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Get Answers To My FAQs
Have questions about what online therapy looks like, my fees or your insurance? Visit my FAQ page to find the details on everything you need to know.
HOW IT WORKS
What you can expect from online perinatal and postpartum therapy with me
Step 1
Book Your Free Consultation
We’ll start with a free call 20-min call so you can share what’s been going on. You can ask questions, feel it out and see if this support feels right for you and your situation.
Step 2
Your Personalized Perinatal Therapy Plan
We’ll explore your current experience and create a clear, supportive plan tailored to your perinatal journey — helping you feel more grounded, understood, and in control.
Step 3
Ongoing Support & Progress
In our virtual sessions, you’ll have a safe space to process, rebuild and feel like yourself again. We’ll work through anxiety, overwhelm and identity shifts while building practical tools for daily relief.
GET STARTED
Want to get started with perinatal therapy? Book your free 20-minute consultation.
If you’re interested in getting started or would like to know more before making a decision, I invite you to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation. You’ll have the opportunity to share what’s going on, ask any questions you may have and decide if I would be a good fit for you.
