You can love being a mom and still need help.
You finally get a quiet moment, but your mind keeps going. You replay something you said, worry about your baby, or think about everything you still haven’t done. When someone asks how you are, “tired” is easier than explaining the rest.
Pregnancy and motherhood can bring anxiety, depression, anger, guilt and changes you weren’t expecting. A difficult birth, pregnancy loss or fertility struggles can leave you with feelings that don’t disappear just because everyone else has moved on.
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I offer online therapy for moms in California, including support during pregnancy and postpartum. You can talk about resenting how much falls on you, missing parts of your old life, or feeling worried when you thought you’d feel happy. Loving your family doesn’t make those feelings disappear. |
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In our sessions, we’ll look at what’s happening in your everyday life: the thoughts you get stuck on, what happens before you lose your patience, and the expectations or relationship patterns that keep adding pressure. We’ll decide together what needs attention and how to work on it.
My own experience of postpartum depression and anxiety helped shape this work. I won’t assume your experience is the same as mine. I want to hear what it’s like for you.
My own experience of postpartum depression and anxiety helped shape this work. I won’t assume your experience is the same as mine. I want to hear what it’s like for you.
My services
Individual Therapy
Maybe you’re anxious during pregnancy, struggling after birth, or losing your patience more often than you’d like.
In individual therapy, we’ll look at what’s happening and work on the concerns affecting your daily life, including depression, anxiety, grief and the demands of motherhood. I offer online sessions for clients in California. |
EMDR Perinatal PsychotherapyThe birth is over, but you keep replaying parts of it. Or an earlier experience is affecting how you feel during pregnancy or with your baby.
We can discuss whether EMDR therapy is a good fit for what you’re experiencing. EMDR works with distressing memories and the thoughts and feelings connected to them. We’ll begin with preparation before working on those memories. |
CoachingYou need a workable plan for going back to work, asking for help, or setting limits with family.
Coaching gives us time to talk through those decisions and figure out what you want to do next. We’ll focus on practical changes that fit your life. Coaching is different from psychotherapy, we’ll discuss which service fits your needs. |
Free MaterialsYou’ve thought about what the baby will need. What will you need? My free postpartum plan helps you get specific: who can bring a meal, when you can rest, and who you can tell if you’re struggling. Fill it out before birth or use it after your baby arrives to talk about the help you need.
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Follow me at @goldentearstherapy
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My recent blog posts
You finally take a break, then feel guilty for needing it. You keep thinking about the birth while everyone asks about the baby. I write about mom guilt, postpartum mental health and the parts of motherhood that can be hard to explain, even to someone close to you.
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Tough Times or Trauma?Eszter Kalman // Oct 9, 2026People tell you the birth went well, but you remember feeling scared or unheard. You’re still thinking about it, avoiding reminders, or dreading doing it again. Read about birth trauma and when it may help to talk with a professional.
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