Pregnancy and early motherhood bring intense joy—but also anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt. One day you're feeling the excitement of baby kicks, the next you're overwhelmed by worry when they stop or feel different. You have nightmares that you won’t be a good mom while you dedicate so much time researching and planning for your baby. After birth, you might expect to feel only love and joy, but instead, intrusive thoughts and sleepless nights take over, leaving you feeling anxious, disconnected, or even guilty. 

It’s normal to feel gratitude and love—and also fear, sadness, or resentment—in early motherhood. These emotions can be disorienting and are rarely talked about. As a Christian therapist specializing in maternal mental health, I provide a compassionate space to help you navigate:

• Pregnancy-related anxiety

• Postpartum depression

• Recovery from traumatic or unexpected births

• Balancing motherhood and self-care

Together, we’ll work to identify your strengths, explore your vision for motherhood, and help you reconnect with yourself and your baby with more confidence and peace. I offer personalized care for moms who want to feel good and be present in their own lives and for their families.

I offer therapy at our Fallbrook office and via telehealth, so you can access care in the way that works best for your busy life as a new mom. Not struggling with a pregnancy related issue? I support my clients through various seasons of life, contact me today.

Contact Lili at lili@collaborativetherapycenter.com

Education & Training:

MS Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University

PMADS 101 Certificate, Postpartum Health Alliance

Reproductive Grief Care Certificate, Life Perspectives

Maternal Mental Health Certificate, Postpartum Support International

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy, Postpartum Support International