Books, support groups and hotlines!
Therapy is one part of feeling better. Here are local and online providers I trust for the other pieces of support during pregnancy, postpartum, and midlife. I'm happy to talk with you about which might help.
Doulas
Birth and postpartum doulas who support you through pregnancy, delivery, and the early weeks at home.
Green Hugs Doula
Medication Management
Psychiatric providers who can evaluate whether medication might help with anxiety, depression, or mood changes.
This Bountiful Life
Moxie Psychiatric Group-Hadley Veselak
Shelly Cohen, Psychiatrist
Menopause/Perimenopause Support
Help finding a healthcare provider trained in menopause care.
Menopause Society
Support lines:
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-852-6262), 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), and Postpartum Support International (postpartum.net)
Lactation Consultant
Hands-on help with feeding, which is often a major source of stress for new moms.
New Family Collective
Occupational Therapists
Support for babies' and children's development and for family routines.
Family Tree Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapists
Pelvic floor and postpartum recovery care
Cappuccino Physical Therapy
Be Well Therapy Holistic Physical Therapy
Acupuncture
Some women find acupuncture helpful for stress and sleep.
Kokin Healing Center
Women Informed Practitioners
Doctors who take women's health concerns seriously across life stages.
Dr. Silberstein
Conejo Valley Primary Healthcare
Parenting Classes
Classes and community for new and growing families
Wright Mommy
Butterfly Center
New Mom School