Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Motherhood in California
Motherhood can change everything. You don’t have to lose yourself in the process.
Specialized therapy for women navigating anxiety, overwhelm, identity changes, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the transition to motherhood.
Maybe this isn’t how you thought it would feel.
You can love your baby and still miss your old life.
You can be grateful for your pregnancy and terrified that something will go wrong.
You can desperately want to be a good mother and still feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, disconnected, or unsure of who you are anymore.
And after infertility or pregnancy loss, even long-awaited good news can come with fear, grief, and uncertainty.
You don’t have to choose between being grateful and struggling. There is space for all of it here.
I’m Dr. Carissa Gustafson, a clinical psychologist helping women bring presence to pain and find peace throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health, pregnancy and reproductive loss, and the transition to parenthood. With advanced certifications through Postpartum Support International (PMH-C) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and families navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum challenges, grief, and parenthood.
As both a psychologist and a mother, I bring professional expertise and personal understanding to this work. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients during some of life's most vulnerable and transformative seasons.
MY THERAPY APPROACH WILL HELP YOU BECOME:
Aware of your thoughts without attachment
Open to your emotions without judgment
Engaged in your life in a way that reflects your values
“Love is our true nature, but it’s covered over by a protective layer of fear.”
— Jack Kornfield
