Maternal Mental Health

 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND WITH HELP YOU CAN FEEL BETTER.
Learn more about postpartum mood & anxiety.

Postpartum Warmline & Wellness Groups

Sponsored by Parenting Connection Monterey County

Postpartum, mood, and anxiety disorders affect 1 in 4 women. If you’re feeling sad, isolated, anxious, overwhelmed or experiencing mood swings, or confusion: you are not alone and you can feel better. Call the warmline for resources and support. 

The Warmline Number is: 831.783.5933

Postpartum Wellness Group — meets monthly in English and in Spanish; we also have a Zoom meeting. Check parentingconnectionmc.org for dates and locations and a zoom link.

PCMC offers bilingual facilitators for anyone interested in pregnancy or after-birth concerns, as well as free confidential bilingual support groups for pregnant and new parents, in Monterey county.  

 
 

Licensed Therapists

 

Donna Hepburn, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

203.942.0606
Pacific Grove, CA

Donna provides psychiatric evaluation, therapy and medication management services for mothers during and after their pregnancy.

 
 

Erika A. Cadenas Psychotherapy

erikacadenaspsychotherapy.com
eacadenasmft@gmail.com
831.275.0786
1010 Cass St Suite D-7A Monterey, CA 93940

Becoming a parent brings many joys, but also emotional and physical changes. I’m Erika A. Cadenas, a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). As a professional and mother of two, I understand the challenges of the perinatal and postnatal journey. I’m passionate about destigmatizing maternal mental health and providing compassionate support. My areas of focus include PMADs, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. I use CBT, trauma-informed, client-centered, and mindfulness-based approaches. I accept Medi-Cal and offer both in-person and Telehealth appointments. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

 
 

Jennifer Golden, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psychotherapist 

831.905.7798
jennifergoldenlcsw@gmail.com
Lincoln 2, NW of 7th, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Licensed psychotherapist/counselor with training and experience in trauma, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy, infertility, parenting, and grief and loss. I’m trained in a variety of techniques including EMDR and Natural Processing (somatic) to process trauma, trained through Postpartum Support International to treat mood and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, and trained by the IOCDF to treat OCD and anxiety. Enrich your childbearing years with good support – you so richly deserve it!

Insurance Accepted: CHOMP/SVH Employees insurance (Coastal TPA), and Single Case Agreements with some private insurance. I am considered out-of-network with most insurance plans, and many reimburse a portion of my fees. Feel free to call my office to discuss payment and insurance questions.

 
 

Kathryn Holden Klingler, LMFT

facebook.com/KathrynLMFT/
KathrynLMFT@gmail.com 
831.233.9894
170 17th Street, Suite I, Pacific Grove

I am passionate about walking through pregnancy and postpartum with women and their partners. I take a holistic approach as I look at the whole person/family. I enjoy bringing forth wellness and resiliency through encouragement and validation. I am a mother of four and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with personal and professional experience in perinatal mental health. I work with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief/loss, and relationship challenges. I accept Tricare, Cigna and self-pay.

 
 

Kristina Anzell, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kristina@kristinaanzell.com
www.kristinaanzell.com
831.204.8165

Hi, I’m Kristina Anzell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and mom of 2 little ones. I work with ambitious, overwhelmed women and couples navigating the postpartum transition. You are exhausted, anxious, touched out, or wondering who you are apart from "mom". You are not alone, and you do not have to do this on your own. I use evidence-based approaches (like CBT, ACT, and the Gottman Method) to help you feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again. You deserve support that gets it! Reach out and start feeling like yourself again!

 
 

Rebecca Hardt, MA, LMFT, PMH-C

Marriage & Family Therapist

psychologytoday.com/rebecca-hardt
rebeccahardtlmft@gmail.com
614.992.3222  

I believe it’s my role as a therapist to assist you in realizing, cultivating, and accessing internal/external resources that you already possess. I'm here to support you in healing, reconnecting and making empowering choices to achieve peace and feel more joy on a daily basis. Stress, conflict, and pain are given aspects of this life. Together, we will create a safe space for vulnerability and strength. My approach is empathic, direct, emotionally supportive and solutions focused.

Specialization: perinatal mood/anxiety, military life adjustments, trauma and anxiety.

 
 

Sara Sorci Steele

Clinical Psychologist

montagehealth.org
sara.sorcisteele@chomp.org
831.625.4600
576 Hartnell Street, Suite 300, Monterey

Working toward Postpartum Support International Certification for treating Perinatal Mood Disorders. Not specialized in perinatal loss, however, have experience and willingness to work with this grief.

Prioritizes perinatal/postpartum referrals, please specify such in the referral process or when calling.

Referrals can be faxed to: (831) 625-4610

Accepts many insurances.

 
 

Sarah Lauterbach, MA, LMFT

www.sarahfamilytherapy.com — virtual only 
sarahlauterbach.lmft@gmail.com 
408.692.2502

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in postpartum anxiety, depression, and loss, and I plan to pursue certification in maternal mental health. As a mom of two who has experienced postpartum challenges, I’m passionate about supporting others through this journey. I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate the emotional shifts that come with parenthood. I guide couples in improving communication and connection during times of transition. I am originally from the East Coast, raising a bicultural family. I love spending time with my pets, reading, hiking, and exploring our community.

 
 

Somatic & Integrative Mental Health Practitioners

 

Bump and Bloom Coaching
Meghan Giles
Prenatal and Postpartum Coach

http://bumpandbloomcoaching.com/
bumpandbloomcoaching@gmail.com
(831) 586-0009

Salinas

Meghan Giles, is a trained Prenatal and Postpartum Coach. She has a background as a LMFT/LPCC. She offers one on one coaching, individual therapy, and support groups for those that are pregnant and postpartum. The coaching programs provide you with the time and space to develop a relationship of trust, honor your intuition, and make informed choices for you and your family.