About Nurture Within Family Therapy
We are a mental health practice of Perinatal Mental Health Certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist seeing virtual clients throughout the state of California. We specialize in fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum and general life transitions.
I would love for a chance to get to know you and see if we would be a good fit for this journey!
Nurture Within Specializes in:
Fertility Challenges Counseling
Struggling with fertility can be an incredibly emotional journey filled with hope, disappointment, and often, a sense of isolation.
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Fertility challenges can bring a range of intense emotions, from frustration and sadness to anxiety and grief. Fertility challenges counseling offers a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals or couples to express these feelings openly.
It provides emotional and psychological support, helping clients cope with the emotional impact of fertility challenges and build resilience.
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The process of dealing with fertility issues, from diagnosis to treatment, can be stressful. Fertility challenges counseling provides coping strategies and stress management techniques to help clients navigate this process. It aims to reduce the emotional burden, foster self-care, and promote overall wellbeing.
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Fertility challenges often involve making difficult decisions, from choosing treatment options to considering alternative paths to parenthood. Fertility challenges counseling assists in this decision-making process, providing guidance and support to help clients make informed choices that align with their values and circumstances.
Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy is a transformative journey filled with anticipation, excitement, and often anxiety.
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Pregnancy can bring a mix of emotions, from joy and excitement to stress, fear, and sometimes, antenatal depression. Pregnancy counseling provides a safe space for women to express these feelings freely. It offers emotional and psychological support, helping expectant mothers navigate these emotions and manage any anxieties or fears they may be experiencing.
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The transition to parenthood is a significant life change that can be overwhelming for many. Pregnancy counseling assists in preparing expectant mothers for this new role. It provides guidance on various aspects of parenthood, from understanding and responding to a newborn's needs to managing the physical and emotional changes post-birth.
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Pregnancy often brings changes in relationship dynamics, both with one's partner and within the broader family. Pregnancy counseling helps manage these changes, fostering open communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships. It provides tools for couples to support each other effectively during pregnancy and prepare for their new roles as parents.
PostPartum Counseling
Often known as the fourth trimester, is a time of significant change and adjustment.
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The postpartum period can bring a whirlwind of emotions. From the joy of welcoming a new member into the family, to feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, and sometimes, sadness or depression. Postpartum counseling provides emotional support, helping new mothers understand and navigate these feelings. It offers coping strategies for managing these emotions, promoting healthier adjustment and mental wellbeing.
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Bonding and establishing a secure attachment with your newborn is a fundamental part of the postpartum period. However, this process can sometimes be challenging and stressful. Postpartum counseling assists in enhancing this bond, providing guidance on responding to your baby's cues and needs, and helping foster a strong and healthy parent-infant relationship.
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Amid the demands of caring for a newborn, it's easy for mothers to neglect their own needs. Postpartum counseling emphasizes the importance of self-care, helping mothers balance the needs of their baby with their own physical and emotional wellbeing. This counseling can also support personal growth, helping new mothers redefine their identity and build confidence in their new role.