Postpartum Depression therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
San Luis Obispo Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
We are proud to feature top rated Postpartum Depression therapists in San Luis Obispo. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Sabrina Rodriguez LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Postpartum depression can feel confusing, isolating, and overwhelming—especially when you expected this season to feel joyful. I support new mothers as they navigate mood changes, guilt, identity shifts, and the emotional weight that can follow childbirth. My approach is warm, validating, and trauma-informed, helping you make sense of what you’re feeling while building tools to stabilize your mood. You deserve support, and together we’ll work toward restoring your emotional well-being and confidence.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support new parents experiencing postpartum depression with compassionate, specialized care. Treatment focuses on mood stabilization, identity adjustment, and support during the transition to parenthood.
20 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Postpartum depression is a form of grief. The person is coming to terms with the reality that their old life is dead and will no longer be the same. The sadness of grief is an important component of Postpartum Depression and is necessary to help the person move towards acceptance and integrated meaning.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
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 Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)
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 Luis Obispo, CA California (Online Only)