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Therapy Services for Moms
Healing, support, and tools- for when motherhood feels heavier than you imagined.
Therapy for Moms Throughout California
At Happy Moms Therapy, I specialize in supporting moms through the messy, beautiful, and overwhelming parts of motherhood. Whether you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, depression, or the invisible mental load, my therapy offers a compassionate space to heal and reconnect with yourself. You don’t have to carry it all alone—I’m here to help you feel seen, supported, and more like you again.
Therapy for Postpartum
My postpartum therapy supports moms navigating the emotional rollercoaster after birth- whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or grieving a difficult birth experience. I understand that even with a healthy baby, it’s possible to feel lost, angry, or like you’re failing. Through a mix of brain-body tools, EMDR, and compassionate support, I help you process what happened, regulate your emotions, and begin to feel more grounded. You deserve care, too- and healing starts here.
Therapy for Moms
Motherhood can feel like too much and yet, not enough, all at once. If you’re constantly anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of guilt and self-criticism, you’re not alone. My therapy supports moms navigating the weight of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and burnout with compassion and evidence-based tools like EMDR, CBT, and nervous system regulation. Together, I’ll help you find relief, build resilience, and reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
Therapy for Trauma
Trauma doesn’t always look like what you expect. It can show up as irritability, anxiety, shutdown, or feeling like you’re constantly on edge, especially in motherhood. Whether your trauma stems from childhood, birth, or other painful experiences, my therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to process it. Using EMDR and brain-body approaches, I help you heal at the root, so you can stop surviving and start truly living.
Therapy for Birth Trauma
You might have a healthy baby—but still feel overwhelmed by grief, fear, or anger after your birth experience. Maybe you felt powerless, unheard, or deeply disconnected. Birth trauma can show up as flashbacks, anxiety, shame, or just a lingering sense that something isn’t right. At Happy Moms Therapy, we create space for your full story—without judgment. Using EMDR and a brain-body approach, we help you process what happened so you can feel more grounded, regulated, and proud of your journey. You don’t have to carry this alone.
HAPPY MOMS THERAPY
Helping moms feel happier + find balance in Motherhood
MEET MELISSA
Licensed therapist for moms
Hi there!
My name is Melissa and I have two kids. I specialize in working with moms as they navigate motherhood in the postpartum time and parenthood.
As a mom myself, I understand how overwhelming motherhood can be. Motherhood can be a very lonely experience. It’s also one of big changes you go through.
The person you were before becoming a mother is different than you are now. Navigating all these changes while trying to be the best mom to your children, have a connected and fulfilling relationship with your partner, and figure out who “you” are now, is a lot.
At Happy Moms Therapy, I’m here to support you through this all this- including processing any past trauma (including birth trauma), treatment for postpartum depression + anxiety, and navigating common motherhood struggles.
Motherhood is Hard- You don’t have to do it Alone
My online therapy for moms helps you feel happier and more at peace in your life, your parenting, and your relationships by giving you the support you need and the guidance to help you learn new strategies, overcome negative patterns, and process through past hurts. I take an holistic approach, meaning I look at you as a whole person and use body-mind based treatment. Providing support for moms is of utmost importance. We are the foundation of our families.
You deserve to feel good.
MY THERAPY APPROACH
Get online therapy from the comfort of your home.
Let’s face it- finding time to go to a therapy session as a mom with young kids can be very difficult! My therapy services are all virtual- no need to travel to an office, you can access your video appointment by computer, smartphone or tablet! It’s also okay if you need to tend to your baby or child during our appointment. Getting you the support you need is the most important and I’m happy to meet you where you’re at!
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Being a mother changes you in every way. Who you are after having children will never be the same as who you were before. There are very unique needs and pain points during the postpartum time and throughout motherhood. It's important for a therapist to have the knowledge and awareness of this.
My specialization of working with mothers takes in consideration how much being a mother impacts you and how becoming a mother can be an amazing opportunity for growth for ourselves. Motherhood is really hard, it can bring up a lot of unresolved things from our past, it highlights our insecurities, it challenges us in so many ways. Motherhood is also beautiful, it is a love like no other, it gives us strength and courage to do hard things, we also shape the future through our children.
By having a therapist that has a lens of seeing you as not just an individual but also as a mother and the impact that has on you, you can have a better understanding of your needs and struggles. As a mother myself, I can understand many of the struggles and challenges that come with motherhood. I also know that your experience of motherhood is unique to you and I want to support you in feeling happy and confident in your own motherhood journey.
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No, there are some restrictions and other factors that may make me not a good fit to be your therapist.
Due to licensing regulations I cannot provide therapy to anyone that is physically located outside of California at the time of our sessions.
Also, online therapy is not appropriate for everyone. If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as seeing things or hearing voices that aren’t there, if you feel that you cannot keep yourself safe, or keep others safe from your behaviors, then it is imperative that you get immediate and urgent care. You can contact the National Crisis line at ‘988’ for resources, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
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What is most important for me is for you to feel heard and understood. A really important aspect of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I view myself as like a guide. I will share my understandings and knowledge of things and may make some suggestions. Ultimately you know your life best and it's always up to you on what direction we go in.
My therapy style is a mix of providing support, exploring past experiences to gain insight into current struggles and offering strategies to help you put into action the things you are wanting for yourself.
In my therapy, I use a combination of CBT (Cognitive-Behavior-Therapy), Psychoeducation, and Mindfulness-based practices. I also like to look at the person as a whole- mind, body, and soul. There are so many aspects that go into our mental health that it's important to be open in exploring all different parts of ourselves.
My hope is that at the end of our therapy session you not only feel seen, heard, and understood, but that you also have some direction on what to do to help yourself.
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Yes! Parenting is hard and I know it’s important to you to get it “right” so that your child can have the best life! I’ll help you understand developmental stages your child is going through and how you can approach their behavior in a way that promotes connection and growth. And since this is therapy, of course we are going to loop it back to your own childhood, the ways you were parented and explore anything that may be coming up for you with your child’s behavior.
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While I have provided Couples Therapy in the past, I am not currently taking on new Couples clients. I have decided to keep my focus and specialize in working with individuals, in particular those struggling with anxiety, depression, and around items concerning motherhood. I can certainly help you process through what is coming up for you within your relationship but if you are looking for Couples therapy I would recommend to seek out a therapist that specializes in that.
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Of course! Therapy is a service for you. You know best what is coming up for you in your life. My role is to help you sort through it, develop a better understanding of what may be going on and then to help you make any needed to changes to better help yourself.
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If you have more questions or want to meet me first, we can schedule a consultation. Consultations are free and are for 15 minutes by phone or video. From there you can decide if you want to move forward to schedule for a therapy session.
If you are ready to schedule right to a therapy session, great! Both options (consultation and therapy session) are available to schedule in the button below.
Once you schedule a consult or session, you will get a confirmation email with the information on how to access the appointment. You will also get a link to complete either my consult inquiry form or my intake paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy Services for Moms
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