Therapy for Moms - Alex Steric LCSW Ventura, CA & Beyond
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Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also incredibly challenging—and you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you're a brand-new mom navigating the rollercoaster of motherhood for the first time or a seasoned mama with a few kids under your belt, I see you. I am here to help you navigate pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and the postpartum journey.
Common Challenges We Address:
- Difficult Transitions: Adjusting to life as a new mom with sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and self-doubt.
- Overwhelm and Overstimulation. Motherhood can be full of unexpected challenges.
- The Identity Shifts: Feeling disconnected or not sure who you are as a mom, partner, etc.
- Postpartum Emotional Support: Coping with postpartum depression, anxiety, mood swings, or scary thoughts.
- Mom Guilt: Battling feelings of guilt or inadequacy for struggling in a role you deeply cherish.
- Birth Trauma: Processing a difficult or unexpected birth experience.
- Balancing Multiple Kids: Navigating the chaos of back-to-back pregnancies or juggling the needs of multiple children.
- Anger, irritability, or rage. This can leave you feeling not like yourself and full of guilt and shame.
No matter where you are in your motherhood journey—whether you’re dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety, a difficult pregnancy or birth, or even loss—I’m here for you. You deserve support, and together, we can navigate these challenges so you can feel like yourself again.
In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, nonjudgmental space to share your highs, your lows, and everything in between. I specialize in helping moms like you process the emotional and mental load of motherhood. Whether it’s managing postpartum mood disorders, balancing the demands of family life, or finding time for self-care, I’m here to offer the tools, guidance, and support you need to thrive.
Why Work with Me?
As a mom and therapist that specializes in postpartum, I understand the joys and struggles of motherhood firsthand. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll focus on building resilience, finding balance, and helping you feel confident and empowered as a parent.
And if childcare is a challenge, don’t worry—your little ones are always welcome to join you in sessions.
Let’s Work Together
Motherhood doesn’t have to feel so isolating. Let’s work together to help you find your footing and embrace the incredible mom that you are. See me in person in Ventura and Westlake Village, CA or virtually in California.
Healing from Childhood Trauma, Childhood Wounds, and Emotional Wounds
Growing up with emotionally immature or unavailable parents can leave lasting marks, often called "childhood wounds." These can show up in your adult life in unexpected ways—especially when you become a mom yourself. Maybe you struggle with perfectionism, self-doubt, or fear that you’re not doing enough for your own children. Perhaps you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or notice patterns from your own upbringing surfacing in how you parent.
The emotional pain and trauma from childhood can shape how we see ourselves and how we relate to others, including our own kids. These past wounds can make motherhood feel more challenging, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, or the constant pressure to be the "perfect mom."
In therapy, we’ll explore how these wounds from your past are impacting your life today. Together, we’ll create a safe space to unpack the pain, process your emotions, and begin to heal. We’ll work on building self-compassion, setting healthier boundaries, and breaking free from the patterns that no longer serve you, allowing you to parent with greater confidence and peace.
Ready to Prioritize Your Mental Health?
It’s time to take care of you, mama. You deserve to feel supported, validated, and equipped to handle whatever motherhood throws your way. Let’s work together to embrace the messy, beautiful adventure that is motherhood.
Thrive After Baby
Thrive After Baby is a resource for new parents to feel more like themselves again after baby and improve their relationships.
Thrive After Baby was created by Alex to support moms going through challenges postpartum. I wanted to give moms the information and resources I wish I had after struggling with postpartum anxiety. I have poured my heart and soul into learning as much as I could from some of the top experts and founders of this field and developed resources to help other parents feel more like themselves again after baby.
I am here to help take the guess work out of it and guide you with easy to use, trusted, evidenced-based tools to feel like yourself again, feel good in your relationship, and feel confident as a new parent. Come follow me on socials!