Postpartum Depression therapists in San Diego, California CA
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Postpartum
Mary Karlan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Work
Postpartum Depression is common. If you feel you may be experiencing this, I can teach you powerful techniques to help you cope with disturbing thoughts, manage physical symptoms of anxiety, learn relaxation techniques, plan and problem solve effectively, and maintain positive changes. I am certified in the speciality of postnatal and postpartum depression.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Postpartum depression can feel isolating, overwhelming, and different from what you expected this season of life to be. I provide a supportive space to process the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that come with motherhood, while helping you reconnect with yourself and feel more grounded and supported.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
As a Perinatal Mental Health Certified therapist (PMH-C), I specialize in postpartum depression and mood changes that arise before and after childbirth, including symptoms that follow a difficult or traumatic birth experience. Many women I work with feel numb, irritable, disconnected, or unlike themselves — sometimes accompanied by guilt or shame for not feeling the way they envisioned. Using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy, we address both the emotional impact of the birth and the deeper patterns contributing to depression, helping you feel more present, steady, and connected over time.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
We specialize in perinatal and women's mental health, using a client-centered approach that blends empathy with proven therapeutic tools. Whether you are navigating emotional struggles, life transitions, or chronic illness, we are here to support you in finding healing and strength.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Whether you're struggling with postpartum anxiety, panic, or depression - I've got you! Having lived through postpartum challenges myself, I know what it feels like and I know how to help. I hold a PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification), and teach CEs to other professionals in the field around Postpartum Mental Health.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Postpartum depression reflects a brain overwhelmed by hormonal upheaval, sleep deprivation, and emotional demand — its regulatory systems stretched beyond capacity at precisely the moment they are needed most.
Neurofeedback restores balance to these depleted circuits, training the brain toward the calm, connected activation that bonding and early motherhood require. Without medication risks during nursing, it offers new mothers a gentle, drug-free pathway back to themselves — and toward their newborn.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
Postpartum
Nekea Strong (Abundant Life Therapy)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
Working with individuals navigating postpartum depression involves creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can speak honestly about what they are experiencing. I gently explore mood changes, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, and the emotional weight that often comes with new parenthood. My focus is on helping clients reduce shame, build coping tools, and reconnect with themselves while adjusting to life after birth. My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative, with the goal of supporting emotional healing, strengthening confidence, and helping clients feel more grounded and supported during this tender season.
3 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Laura Fleming
Pre-Licensed Professional, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
The postpartum period is tender, emotional, and unexpectedly lonely. Parenthood brings a profound identity shift, and feelings of sadness, guilt, anxiety, or confusion can surface even when everything looks “fine” or "normal" on the outside. In therapy, we slow down and gently explore these experiences. I'm here for you as a nonjudgmental space to help you process the emotional weight of the postpartum season and find relief, clarity, and support during a time that can feel incredibly isolating and overwhelming.
2 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Postpartum
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We specialize in supporting parents through the emotional challenges of the postpartum period. Therapy offers validation, relief, and tools during this vulnerable season.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA California
Postpartum
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide supportive care for individuals experiencing postpartum depression and related mood challenges. We address emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, relationship stress, and trauma with compassion and validation. Our approach centers safety, support, and healing during the perinatal period.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA California
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Postpartum Depression therapists in San Diego, California Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in San Diego, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 14% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Men |
| 35% | Christian |