Online Counseling for Women in California

You have been looking forward to motherhood for years.

You received a diagnosis affecting your fertility. You are feeling alone in your pain, like no one can fully understand what you are going through. You fluctuate between the hope that one day you will become a mother and the fear that it may not happen. Perhaps you have already suffered a pregnancy loss and are afraid it will happen again.

You are exploring Third party Reproduction (sperm, egg or embryo donation and/or gestational carrier/surrogate). You are in uncharted territory and need a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and any concerns you may be having about moving forward. You need guidance navigating the options available to you.

Becoming a mother looks different than you once dreamed it would be.

Motherhood is a profound shift in identity that you can not possibly fully anticipate. A new mother experiences a shift in her relationship with herself and how she is seen in the world. During this time of transition, you need the space to reflect and give voice to the physical, emotional, psychological, and social changes you experience in your new role as a mother.

You are having difficulty adjusting to the demands of motherhood. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed and lonely. You may be experiencing anger, grief, or depression. Isolated in your suffering, you may be experiencing shame. One in seven women experience symptoms related to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). These symptoms can range from mild to severe, but wherever you are on this spectrum, you are not alone.