Postpartum Depression therapists in Stockton, CA
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Soma Aloia, SoulWork Somatics, Somatic Counseling & Bodywork
Counselor/Therapist, MS, CCST, HE, LMT
Postpartum depression is more than the stress of becoming a new parent. This monumental transition into parenthood can awaken far more than new responsibilities, and the postpartum period may stir earlier life experiences, including attachment trauma, emotional overwhelm, and grief while also reshaping identity and relationships. As a parent, your own imprints may be activated with the news of pregnancy or upon the arrival of your little one.
PPD is a real and treatable condition that can affect mood, identity, bonding and attachment with your baby, and even your sense of yourself. Drawing from somatic and pre/perinatal psychology, therapy provides a compassionate, trauma-informed space to support healing and bonding, nervous system regulation, and help you reconnect with yourself and your baby at a pace that feels safe. You will develop attunement abilities for the development of a secure foundation for you and your child. Couples welcome.
31 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
Dr. Deborah Vinall
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Post-partum depression can feel deeply confusing and isolating—especially when expectations of joy or connection don’t match your lived experience. You may feel numb, overwhelmed, disconnected, or burdened by guilt for not feeling the way you thought you “should.”
From a trauma-informed perspective, post-partum depression can be influenced by many factors, including nervous-system overwhelm, changes in identity, earlier attachment experiences, or previous pregnancy or infant loss. These responses are not a reflection of your capacity to love or parent, but signals that something within you is needing care and support.
In therapy, we gently explore and process these experiences at a pace that feels safe and respectful. Using approaches such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts-based work, we support healing that honors both your history and your present needs—making space for greater connection, compassion, and ease in your relationship with yourself and your child.
22 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed therapy
24 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA (Online Only)
Anne Dennis, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders-Postpartum Support International (PSI) Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
18 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA (Online Only)
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help people experiencing postpartum depression make sense of the heaviness, disconnection, and emotional overwhelm that can follow birth. Together, we explore what you’re carrying, what you need, and how to rebuild steadiness in a way that feels compassionate and doable. My approach is gentle, attuned, and practical, supporting you as you find your footing and reconnect with yourself in this new chapter.
15 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
Stockton has one of the highest rates of poverty and violent crime among California's major cities, and therapists here frequently work with community-level trauma, economic stress, and the psychological effects of chronic violence exposure in a city that faced serious challenges including municipal bankruptcy in 2012. The city is remarkably diverse — with large Hispanic, Cambodian, Filipino, and Hmong communities — making multilingual and culturally informed therapists essential to meaningful mental health access. San Joaquin General Hospital and Dameron Hospital provide institutional resources alongside community clinics serving underserved populations. The University of the Pacific's psychology programs supply some clinical training to the region, though therapist density remains lower than in comparable California cities.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Stockton, CA Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Stockton, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Family Systems Therapy (47%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 60% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Men |
| 33% | Asian |