Postpartum Depression therapists in Claremont, California CA

Whether you're noticing signs of Postpartum Depression or any other Perinatal Mental Health issue, we have been highly educated and have years of experience to support you. From conception to your postpartum care, we are the knowledgeable and compassionate providers to support you.  

"Enjoy every minute!"... "You must be over the moon with joy!"... "What a blessing!"... While well-intentioned, these words can be devastating to a mom (or dad) struggling with postpartum depression and/or anxiety. If you find yourself less-than-excited about your new little one, please give me a call. There is help!  

Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Our practice style is goal oriented using numerous approaches.  

I am a certified Postpartum Support International provider. I obtained my PMH-C and motherhood is my number one speciality having experienced postpartum depression and anxiety myself and helped countless families to navigate in this area.  

In private practice for 32 years. I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being. It's normal at times in life to have conflicts, but sometimes we need guidance to discover healthier ways to navigate through these challenges to have a more healthy and rewarding life!  

I focus on pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum issues including depression, anxiety, and wellness. I work through the challenges of new and expectant mothers and the process of becoming a new parent.  

I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.  

Your reproductive years can be times of intense shifts, particularly when it comes to the impact of pregnancy and new parenthood on one’s mental health. The pregnancy and postpartum season is a unique, vulnerable, and demanding time for individuals, couples and the household, and the wider family system. If you’re concerned about mood or behavior changes during pregnancy or postpartum and your previous coping skills are no longer working, psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment that can help. You have a unique story and I’m here to listen. Let’s set you up for a nourishing experience that lays the groundwork for your and baby’s health for years to  

We offer clinicians with special training and expertise in Perinatal Psychology. We are passionate about preparing individuals and couples for the often-challenging transition to parenthood. We have clinicians who are trained to promote a healthy carer-and-baby relationship through “Watch, Wait, and Wonder”.  

The perinatal period is "supposed to be great" right? For many women this time can be full of massive physical and hormonal changes, questions about how to juggle responsibilities, relationship difficulties and anxiety and depression. Gretchen worked as the staff therapist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles's high risk pregnancy and has overseen in-home infant and toddler programs (working with County of Orange Behavioral Health, Children's Bureau of Southern California and First 5OC). A mother herself of two young adults she has a wealth of practical care ideas and lots of compassion and humor.