Find a Mental Health Professional Near Me in Novato, CA

I know how difficult it can be adjusting to new motherhood. Coping with a changing body and fluctuating hormones can leave you feeling confused, frightened and isolated. Trauma can impact your life until it feels like it IS you and not just something that happened TO you. It can feel like the trauma has destroyed your ability to function. I successfully raised an amazing son despite not knowing how to bond with him after his release from the NICU and while experiencing postpartum depression. I did not know how I was going to cope with his traumatic birth or feel like the self I was before, but I found a way to thrive with a little guidance from a postpartum depression therapist. And, my experience led me to specialize in birth trauma therapy. I decided to concentrate on perinatal mental health because of the lived experience I had with these challenges and because I feel that the bond between a mother and her baby is one of the most powerfully healing relationships that exist. I feel that if I can help guide mothers on their path to wellness, they can be more present and attuned to their babies. This strengthened relationship heals the mother and gives the baby what they need to form a solid foundation upon which all future relationships are built. A healthy mama can provide her baby with what they need to thrive, and I feel that everyone deserves a chance to thrive and to live a connected and fulfilling life. The help of a postpartum therapist can be invaluable on this journey. You can feel better. You can bond with your baby and form a connection that will help you both heal. I use EMDR and CBT to help you overcome a traumatic childbirth, NICU stay or other frightening events and process the associated feelings successfully. I offer EMDR and EMDR intensives to treat the reemergence of childhood trauma after becoming a mom. With over 20 years experience as a postpartum therapist in California, 15 years working with perinatal women, and a Perinatal Mental Heath Certification (PMH-C), I can help guide you on your parenting journey. Reach out to a perinatal therapist today to get started.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working with women and families for over 20 years. I offer a compassionate mindfulness based approach to my work with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grief, trauma, body image and eating issues. I am dedicated to supporting parents who have experienced pregnancy loss and subsequent pregnancy. As coordinator and facilitator for the North Bay chapter of HAND (Helping After Neonatal Death) I lead support groups for grieving parents in San Rafael. I am a member of Postpartum Support International and have completed the perinatal mental health advanced training. I feel privileged to support parents as they navigate this significant life transition.

The daughter of Chinese immigrants, I was born and raised in the SF Bay Area. I am a UCLA-trained clinical psychologist, pursued postdoctoral training at Stanford University and UCSF in positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, and depression/eating disorder prevention. I was enriched by the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner’s Program and training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.. I am deeply influenced by the work of West African (Dagara) elder Dr. Malidoma Somé and Jicarilla Apache elder Dr. Eduardo Duran. I love working with parents and young families using mindfulness and somatic techniques to support their capacity to iconnect with the wisdom of their bodies and listen to their intuition.

Christine is a licensed clinical social worker & owner of Spark All Wellness. She is a certified EMDR Therapist and specializes in working with women and children in her practice. She offers mindfulness groups for expecting and new mamas out there who may be struggling or need help mindfully navigating all the ups & downs of motherhood. Christine uses a strength based approach and works closely with clients to create an individualized plan. She combines several therapeutic evidenced based techniques and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Play Therapy and more.

Hi! I'm Sharon, a licensed therapist, 5th generation Chinese American, and mom of an exuberant preschooler. I use she/her pronouns, and was born and raised in the East Bay. I help new moms acknowledge all the different feelings they have about themselves and others. It's exploratory, nonjudgemental and often leads to conversations about boundaries, family messages, needs for connection and intergenerational trauma (esp. for AAPI clients).

I am a Licensed Psychologist in CA and enjoy working with women who are pregnant and mothers who are struggling with anxiety. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders and have helped many people are who are struggling with these issues. Please visit my website if you'd like more information about the therapy services I offer. I offer virtual sessions to those residing in CA and see clients in-person in my Mountain View, CA office.