THERAPISTS FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
The love is real. The gratitude is real. And the feeling that something is wrong is also real.
These feelings can (and very often do) coexist. At our Burbank, CA-based therapy practice, our postpartum depression therapists are also moms who’ve walked through this season. And we can help you find your way back to you.
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You don’t have to explain yourself, defend how much you love your baby, or water down your complicated mix of feelings here.
You don't have to arrive with the right words or a clear explanation of what's wrong. You don't have to be brave, have a plan, or even be ready to call it anything yet.
There’s no rule that says you have to choose between "I'm grateful for this season" and "I am really, really struggling." Because both of those things are allowed to be true at the same time, and any postpartum depression therapist worth her salt already knows that.
What you’ve been carrying is real.
The fog, the going through the motions, the crying that comes out of nowhere, the irritability that doesn't feel like you, the guilt about all of it. It’s all real. The love for your baby that exists right alongside all of that is also real. And the fear of saying any of this out loud or labeling it as “postpartum depression” — entirely valid.
You've probably been sitting with this longer than you'd like to admit. Minimizing it, rationalizing it, waiting for it to pass. Telling yourself it's not bad enough. Telling yourself you should be able to handle this.
But you’ve ended up here. And reaching out is not a sign that you’re falling apart.
It’s actually a sign that you’re strong enough to stop pretending you’re fine.
MEET YOUR BURBANK, CA POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION THERAPIST
Hi, Mama. I'm Gina. And I've sat exactly where you're sitting right now.
Not just because I’m certified in perinatal mental health. But because I delivered twin girls at 33 weeks, spent weeks in the NICU recovering from a c-section and pre-eclampsia, and found myself drowning in postpartum anxiety that nobody warned me might come. Let alone, was common and didn’t mean I wasn’t failing as a mom.
I know the good, the bad, and the ugly of this season
I know what it feels like to be scared of what's happening in your own head and not know who to tell.
I know what it feels like to go looking for support that tells you “you are not alone,” and not be able to find it.
That's exactly why I created a practice of postpartum depression therapists and certified perinatal mental health professionals. And it's exactly why when you sit down with me or book a telehealth session, you will never have to convince me that what you're feeling is real, that you love your baby, or that you're trying your hardest.
I already know. I've lived it. And I can tell you with full confidence, from the other side of it, that it gets better. I’m here so that you don't have to get there alone.
You feel emotionally flat. Your body is going through the motions, but your mind feels distant.
You're crying out of nowhere and can't explain why. Or you can't cry at all, even when you feel like you should.
You're more irritable than you've ever been. The patience you thought you'd have as a mom feels completely out of reach. You snap and then spiral about the snapping.
You're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix.
You have thoughts that scare you, and you haven't told anyone because you're terrified of what it means.
You've been waiting for it to pass on its own, but it hasn’t.
You don't have to check every box. Simply feeling “off” is enough reason to get the support you need.
Postpartum depression doesn't always look one way. PPD therapy might be exactly what you need if:
Ready to talk to a postpartum depression therapist in Burbank?
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to take the first step.
In-person in Burbank, CA • Virtual Across California • Insurance Accepted • Private Pay Available at $225/session
It’s normal to feel scared to label these feelings.
Postpartum depression carries a weight that can feel bigger than the experience itself. There’s the fear of being labeled or judged. The fear that admitting you're struggling somehow means you love your baby less. The fear that if you say it out loud, it becomes real.
So let's talk about that.
Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 new mothers. Which means in any mom group, you are almost certainly not the only one sitting with something heavy that nobody's talking about.
In case no one has told you this yet, let me be the one to say this clearly:
PPD is not a reflection of your love for your baby or a sign that you're not cut out for this.
It is quite literally a neurological and hormonal disorder that happens to incredibly capable, deeply loving, completely devoted mothers. And seeking support is one of the strongest things you’ll ever do.
Postpartum Depression FAQs
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That fear is so common and so understandable. A diagnosis can feel like a label that changes how people see you, or how you see yourself. But here's what I want you to know: while a diagnosis might give you a mix of complicated feelings, it’s also the thing that gives you a clear path toward feeling like you again.
As postpartum depression therapists, when we know what we're working with, we know exactly how to treat it. Oftentimes, moms feel relief when they finally have a name for what they've been carrying. And you finally understand that you’ve never been alone in this. -
No, and this is exactly why so many moms feel unsure about finding support. PPD doesn't always look like an inability to get out of bed or a visible disconnect from your baby. For high-functioning moms, it often looks like emotional numbness, unexplained irritability, bone-deep exhaustion, intrusive thoughts, persistent anxiety, or a general sense that something is wrong. If you've been functioning fine on the outside while feeling “off” on the inside, that’s enough reason to talk to a postpartum depression therapist about what’s happening.
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Yes. Virtual PPD therapy is available throughout California. For many moms, a virtual therapy format is the reason they can start sooner and stay more consistent. I also offer in-person postpartum depression therapy at my office in Burbank, CA for local moms who prefer to meet face to face.
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Yes! I'm in-network with:
Optum (United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, etc)
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon
Quest
Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Utah
Private pay is $225 per 50-minute session. I can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan has OON benefits. Limited sliding scale slots are also available, because therapy should be accessible.
If you aren’t sure what you have, reach out and we'll figure it out together.
You’re here, Mama. That took more courage than you're giving yourself credit for.
You don't have to do the next part alone.