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Let’s face this together.

I offer free 15-minute intro calls to help you determine if the support of a perinatal mental health therapist at Poppy Therapy is right for you.


5152 Katella Ave, Suite 205
Los Alamitos, California 90720
molly@poppy-therapy.com

✽ Step One:

You and I will have a 15 minute intro session to talk about your needs and what you’re looking for in therapy. This is a chance to address any questions you have and find out if working together could be a good fit.

If we are a good fit and you feel ready to get started, we’ll schedule an initial intake session. I’ll email you the necessary paperwork to review and complete before our first session.

✽ Step Two:

Next, we’ll meet for an intake session.

This session is focused on information gathering and getting to know each other. We’ll explore where you are and where you want to be. You’ll get to know me and my approach to therapy.

✽ Step Three:

We’ll meet together for 50 minute on-going sessions to work towards your goals.

What is Maternal Mental Health Therapy?

Understanding the unique challenges and support available for mothers.

Maternal mental health therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to support mothers during the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase. This period can be filled with a whirlwind of emotions, from joy and excitement to anxiety and stress. A maternal mental health therapist, like our therapists here at Poppy Therapy, is trained to understand these unique challenges and provide a safe, supportive environment for mothers to process their emotions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or the stress of new motherhood, this type of therapy helps you develop coping skills and navigate the complexities of this transformative time.

Benefits of Working with a Maternal Mental Health Therapist

Discover the positive impact of specialized support on your journey through motherhood.

Working with a maternal mental health therapist can have a profoundly positive impact on your mental health and overall well-being. Here are some of the key benefits:

  • Developing Coping Skills: Learn effective strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

  • Processing Emotions: Gain a safe space to explore and understand your feelings related to pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood.

  • Working Through Trauma: Address and heal from traumatic experiences, such as birth trauma or pregnancy loss.

  • Building Self-Esteem: Enhance your confidence and self-worth as a mother.

  • Improving Relationships: Strengthen your connections with your partner, family, and friends (and yourself).

  • Feeling Heard: Experience the invaluable support of feeling truly understood during this significant life change.

Perinatal Mental Health Concerns

Addressing the emotional and psychological challenges during pregnancy and postpartum.

Perinatal mental health concerns are common and can significantly impact a mother’s well-being. Some of the most prevalent issues include:

  • Anxiety and Depression: These can occur during pregnancy and postpartum, affecting your ability to enjoy motherhood.

  • Traumatic Birth Experiences: Medical emergencies and feelings of not being heard or supported can lead to lasting trauma.

  • Pregnancy Loss and Grief: The emotional pain of losing a pregnancy can be overwhelming and isolating.

  • Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: These conditions can make the transition to motherhood particularly challenging.

  • Difficulty Adjusting: Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to adapt to the new demands of motherhood.

  • Relationship Challenges: Navigating changes in relationships with partners and family members.

A maternal mental health therapist can provide the support and guidance needed to work through these challenges. By developing coping skills and strategies, you can manage your mental health and well-being, ensuring you feel supported and understood during this transformative time.

Navigating the challenges of postpartum and early parenting can be overwhelming. Mothers transitioning into motherhood, whether for the first time or not, deserve support as they navigate the complexities of this significant life change.

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  • The first step is a phone consultation to determine if we are a good fit to work together.

    We’ll then schedule our first session.

    For virtual therapy sessions, after we’ve completed our phone consultation and scheduled our intake session, you’ll receive a link to a secure, private videoconferencing platform. I will also send you information about the platform to set us up for success.

    In-person sessions are held in beautiful Los Alamitos, California.

  • The length of time that someone is in therapy is highly individual. It depends on your specific goals, needs, and circumstances. This is something we’ll explore in our first sessions together and continually discuss as we journey together.

  • I charge $205 for a 50 minute session. Payment can be made by credit card.

  • I do not accept insurance.

    I can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact your insurance plan administrator to determine if you’re eligible for out-of-network benefits.

  • Contact me today to book a free intro call.

Frequently Asked Questions

*Notice in accordance with the No Surprises Act, effective 1/1/2022

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises