Motherhood Redefined
Psychotherapy Services in-person in Los Angeles
Virtual therapy available for California residents
There’s always something else that needs your attention
doctor’s appointments to schedule, a surprise visit from your in-laws, the endless hamper of laundry, soccer practice…And underneath it all, there’s the constant hum of anxiety about your little one. How they’re doing and feeling on an emotional and physical level.
You’re being pulled in so many directions - parenting your children, going to work, making an effort in your relationships, seeing your friends once in a while… and it’s exhausting!
Of course you are! The mental load is HEAVY and relentless.
Here’s the good news…It doesn’t have to be this exhausting! With the right support, you can find space to slow down, catch your breath, and reconnect with yourself (even in the middle of all the doing).
it’s a very patriarchal idea that mothering is something you do in isolation. you were never meant to do this alone.
“Becoming a mother leaves no woman as it found her. It unravels her and rebuilds her. It cracks her open, takes her to her edges. It’s both beautiful and brutal; often at the same time.”
Nikki McCahon
Yes, it’s normal if you are feeling…
like you don’t recognize who you are anymore and are really missing the old version of yourself or your life.
Lonely and maybe even a little disappointed that the support you were expecting from your friends and family isn’t there in the way you need it to be.
so much heart-exploding, precious joy
big grief that your birth experience didn’t go the way you hoped it would. frightened if you had a traumatic birth experience
immensely guilty about going back to work and conflicted about whether you’re ready to step back into that part of your life.
overwhelmed to the max from a lack of sleep, constant responsibility, new routines. the irritability and rage are no joke.
It can be hard, even shame-inducing, to acknowledge these feelings. Motherhood may look very different from what you imagined, and that’s okay.
motherhood is transformative
Becoming a parent changes you on every level. It isn’t just about sleepless nights or endless responsibilities - it’s a reorganization of your entire self.
In many cultures, this process is called matrescence: a profound psychological and spiritual initiation into motherhood.
But here in the West, we don’t talk about how big of a transition becoming a parent really is. Instead, mothers are often cast as superheroes, expected to be endlessly over-giving, selfless, and in control. When the reality of motherhood feels overwhelming, isolating, or disorienting, and when mother’s struggle under the myth of the perfect parent, they tend to ask “what’s wrong with me?”
Nothing is wrong with you. You are changing.
At Empower, we believe therapy during motherhood is not about quick fixes or coping tools. It’s about slowing down, listening inward, and making sense of the shifts you’re experiencing.
you deserve some you-time.
Imagine one hour a week where you get to make a hot cup of tea, get your feet up, and exhale. One hour where you get to feel your feet on solid ground and unload all that you’ve been carrying on your own.
If you’re here, you’re probably not looking for quick fixes or surface-level strategies. You’re looking for a place to be real, to feel deeply, and to get curious about the stories and roles you’ve carried—maybe for generations. I offer therapy for people who are ready to do the inner work and want to move beyond coping.
Together, we might explore:
Identity & Roles: Break free from rigid ideas of who a mother “should” be and get clear on the way you want to embody this season intentionally.
Beliefs: explore your relationship and connection to your body and unlearn the toxicity of ‘bounce-back culture” and old stories that keep you small.
Relationships & Intimacy: Navigate the shifts in your relationships and sexuality after birth.
Ancestry & Legacy: Healing intergenerational trauma and untangling inherited patterns.
values: learning to live in deeper alignment with your values, your cycles, your creative and relational needs
Cycles of Life: Honoring birth, loss, endings, and beginnings as part of the same continuum.
the world needs you whole, mama.
If you’re ready to give yourself this gift and space, then we’re here to help you take that first step.
Let's talk.
Why should you choose to work with us?
At Empower Marriage and Family Therapy, our therapists specialize in perinatal and postpartum therapy to support clients during every stage from TTC all the way through postpartum.
Our therapists bring a wealth of experience and advanced training in perinatal care, postpartum support, doula work, and birth trauma therapy
We offer both individual therapy and couples therapy.
With online therapy options, you can experience the transformative benefits of therapy from the comfort and safety of your own home.
book a no-pressure, free, 15-minute phone consultation to chat with our
maternal mental health therapists.
frequently asked questions
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We offer various price points based on provider and service from $175 - $225 per session.
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We do participate with insurance however we are considered an Out-Of-Network provider. What that means is that if your insurance plan has out of network benefits, then you may be able to use your insurance while working with us.
We are partnered with Mentaya, an innovative platform that automates claim submissions to your insurer for each therapy session. This service allows you to access your out-of-network benefits with minimal effort, potentially reimbursing you for 30–90% of therapy costs once your deductible is met.
If you would like to check whether your insurance plan has Out-Of-Network benefits, then please reach out to us here https://www.empowertherapyandcoaching.com/book-an-appointment .
We're here to guide you through understanding and accessing your out-of-network benefits.
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Such a reasonable question to ask, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this one. Everyone’s journey with personal therapy is unique to them - and the work moves at its own pace. You and your therapist will discuss during your first appointment and determine how long and how often you will meet.
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At Empower Therapy and Coaching, we provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for your healing journey. We will work side by side to understand the root cause of your concerns and heal so that you can move forward with your life.
Our wish is that you feel both free and held in our non-judgmental, safe, inclusive, and accepting space so that you can share and process things that you may have never shared before.
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Book a consultation with us below! On a free, 15-minute consultation call, we’ll get a chance to get to know each other and see if it’s a good fit!