Do you offer in-person therapy near me in Redondo Beach?

Yes. I offer in-person therapy in Redondo Beach for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Many clients come from nearby South Bay communities as well.

What areas do you serve in the South Bay?

I commonly work with clients from Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo, as well as other nearby South Bay areas.

Do you provide telehealth therapy in California?

Yes. I provide secure telehealth therapy for adult women throughout California, in addition to in-person sessions in Redondo Beach.

Can therapy help if my anxiety started during perimenopause?

Yes. Perimenopause can affect mood, sleep, and anxiety sensitivity. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, reduce panic and overwhelm, improve sleep, and build steadier emotional regulation during this transition.

Do you treat postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or postpartum OCD?

Yes. I help women with postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and postpartum OCD. Treatment is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to the realities of early motherhood.

Do you work with birth trauma or medical trauma?

Yes. I provide trauma-informed therapy for birth trauma and medical trauma. We work to reduce symptoms such as hypervigilance, intrusive memories, panic, shutdown, or avoidance, and to restore a sense of safety in your body.

I feel “not like myself” during menopause—can therapy still help?

Yes. Menopause can bring emotional and identity shifts alongside changes in sleep and stress tolerance. Therapy can help with mood changes, irritability, anxiety, grief, confidence, relationship strain, and rebuilding a grounded sense of self.

Do you collaborate with OBGYNs or HRT providers?

Yes. When helpful, I collaborate with OBGYNs and other medical providers to support women whose symptoms are influenced by hormonal transitions. Therapy can complement medical care, including HRT, by addressing anxiety, trauma, sleep, and nervous system dysregulation.

How do I know if I should choose in-person therapy or telehealth?

Both can be effective. In-person therapy can feel more grounding for some clients, especially during high anxiety or trauma symptoms, while telehealth offers convenience and accessibility anywhere in California. We can choose the format that best supports your needs.

How do I get started with therapy?

To get started, contact the practice to schedule a consultation. We’ll briefly discuss what you’re experiencing, your goals, and whether my approach is the right fit.

Therapy for Anxiety, Stress, and Life Transitions for Women in | Hermosa Beach

Your anxiety may feel constantly high. Stress that once felt manageable may now feel unbearable, and you may find yourself emotionally exhausted, irritable, or wondering why you no longer feel like yourself.

Many women experience increased anxiety, stress, or depression during major life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, relationship changes, or midlife shifts.

As a clinical psychologist specializing in women’s mental health, I help women understand what is happening beneath these experiences and guide them toward greater emotional balance and stability.

I provide therapy for women in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance, as well as telehealth throughout California.

In-Person & Telehealth Consultation — Hermosa Beach Psychologist

You’re Not Broken — Something Is Shifting

You may be doing everything “right.”
Holding it together. Showing up. Functioning.

And yet inside, something feels off.

Hormonal transitions can quietly change how you feel, think, and cope — often leaving women anxious, overwhelmed, tearful, or disconnected from themselves.

WHAT ARE HORMONAL LIFE TRANSITIONS

Hormonal life transitions are periods when biological change intersects with psychological, relational, and identity shifts. During these times, the nervous system becomes more sensitive, stress tolerance changes, and emotional symptoms may emerge or intensify.

Common hormonal transitions include:

Pregnancy
Postpartum and early parenthood
Infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss
Perimenopause and menopause

For many women, emotional distress during these periods reflects adaptation to change — not dysfunction.

You’re Not Broken — Something Is Shifting

Many women seek therapy not because they’re in crisis, but because something feels off. Anxiety appears without warning. Mood changes feel unfamiliar. Emotional reactions feel stronger than before. Usual coping strategies stop working.

During hormonal life transitions, these experiences are common — and they make sense. Therapy helps you understand why this is happening now and how to restore balance without pathologizing your experience.

Therapy for Women in Times of Change

I work with women whose emotional world shifts during major hormonal transitions — even if they’ve never struggled before.

I help women navigate the emotional and psychological challenges that arise during major hormonal and life transitions.

This often includes:

New or worsening anxiety
Mood swings or emotional sensitivity
Feeling unlike yourself
Questioning identity, relationships, or direction

Therapy offers a steady, supportive place to make sense of what’s happening and reconnect with yourself

I offer therapy for women in Redondo Beach, Torrance, and the South Bay, including treatment for perinatal mental health, postpartum anxiety and depression, and menopause-related emotional changes.

I am Supporting Women Through Life’s Most Demanding Seasons

Therapy That Understands Hormones, Trauma, and the Nervous System

I work with women who notice emotional or psychological changes during major hormonal and life transitions — especially when symptoms feel new, confusing, or out of character.

.I work with women who are:

Pregnant or newly postpartum and experiencing perinatal or postpartum anxiety or depression
Navigating perimenopause or menopause with increased anxiety, irritability, or emotional overwhelm
High-functioning women who appear “fine” externally but feel internally tense, depleted, or dysregulated
Experiencing identity shifts related to motherhood, fertility changes, aging, or midlife transitions
Struggling with relationship stress, role changes, or emotional disconnection
Noticing unresolved trauma becoming more present during hormonal transitions

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many women seek support because something simply feels off — even when they’ve been told it’s normal. Therapy provides clarity, emotional stabilization, and support during periods of hormonal and life transition.

Reach out

A Thoughtful, Specialized Approach

My approach is warm, grounded, and deeply informed by clinical psychology and trauma-informed care.

My work blends deep clinical training with a compassionate understanding of how hormonal changes affect the brain, nervous system, and emotional regulation.

I offer trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, in a space that feels grounded, collaborative, and safe.

You don’t need to explain everything perfectly — we work gently and thoughtfully, at your pace.

Infertility Counseling

Identify and understand your feelings to work through the frustration, pain, and hopelessness of infertility.

Pregnancy Anxiety

Find support and guidance through your pregnancy.
Start healing from the pain of a miscarriage.

Postpartum

Overcome postpartum complications so you can enjoy motherhood and bond with your new baby.

Third-Party Reproductions

Consultations and evaluations to help you build your family.

Therapy for Women in California

Location: Redondo Beach & South Bay

Telehealth: Available statewide in California
Specialty: Women’s hormonal life transitions & trauma

If you are looking for a psychologist near you who understands the mental health impact of hormonal change, I invite you to reach out.

Schedule a consultation to see if this approach is the right fit.

Areas I Serve — In Person & Online

I provide in-person therapy for women in:

Redondo Beach
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Torrance
Palos Verdes
El Segundo

I also offer secure telehealth therapy throughout California.