Effective Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain and Anxiety in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and During Times of Stress

I’m so glad you’re reaching out for support. I specialize in working with adults who are hard on themselves. They are often people who give so much to others that they forget to care for themselves. This tendency can result in anxiety, depression, chronic pain or physical symptoms.
These difficulties often show up during times of stress—during pregnancy or postpartum, or during other stressful life transitions.
You can heal from these symptoms using your brain’s inherent neuroplasticity. Together, we can help you overcome chronic symptoms and find balance in your life. Caring for yourself will become just as natural as caring for others.
My psychotherapy approach helps clients manage anxiety, move through depression, overcome chronic pain and symptoms, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I integrate Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Internal Family Systems and EMDR in my work. These modalities support trauma healing, emotional expression, and recovery from chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms (sometimes referred to as TMS or MindBody Syndrome).
Therapy with me is a space to live more authentically, strengthen your resilience, and transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growth and joy. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply supportive. I welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people of all sizes and abilities. With the right support, you can reconnect with your true self, nurture self-compassion, and create a more vibrant and meaningful life.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #82213
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy
3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B201, Lafayette, California
(925) 384-2282
Find out more about me, learn about perinatal symptom recovery, read about how to recover from chronic pain using a mind/body approach, learn about self-care for parents, use mindfulness to cope with anxiety, learn about adjusting to parenthood as a couple, or explore resources to support you and your family.
Take a test to see if you have Perinatal Anxiety or Depression
Take a test to see if your chronic pain is likely treatable using a mind-body approach
Log into my Client Portal if you are a current client.
Read about:
Somatic Complaints During the Perinatal Period
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
The Mind/Body Connection in Chronic Pain
Commitment and Kids
Letting Go of Parent Guilt
Returning to Work After Parental Leave
Does Your Personality Style Put You at Risk for Postpartum Depression?
For New Moms: When You’re Just Not Yourself