Frequently asked questions

How do I know if Becoming Mothers Counseling is the right space for me?

You’re pregnant, you’re a new mother, or becoming a mother again and you…

Feel overwhelmed by new motherhood. From feeding, to sleep, to your relationships, to time for self, you deserve support.
Are looking for mom friends and a stronger community.
Want to feel more connected and balanced in your motherhood journey.
Feel lonely, isolated, and sometimes even trapped as a new mom.
Are suffering from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
Are navigating the experience of returning to work, now as a mother.
Need support outside your role as “mom” (marriage, parenting, work, relationships, family boundaries, and more).

Before meeting, we’ll have a short video consultation so I can learn more about what you’re looking for in a therapist and see if we’re a good fit. If it feels right, we’ll schedule our first visit. At that time, we’ll take a deep dive into your pregnancy, birth-related, or motherhood/relationship challenges. We’ll talk about your goals and how to get you on a path moving forward.
Our time together typically lasts 50-60 minutes per visit. Initially, I suggest we meet weekly to get to know each other, build trust, and really figure out how to get you feeling more like yourself. Once we’ve got some momentum, we’ll chat about how often it feels good for us to meet. Some moms enjoy the structure of weekly sessions and others may want to scale back in frequency. You may only need counseling for a specific season of life, or you may come and go as your experience in motherhood changes. I’ll help you identify your goals and needs, and together we will arrive on a course of action to help you feel your best.
Great question! This is something I’ll ask you during our first visit. The better we can understand your goals, the more likely we’ll know the answer to this question. For most, how long you’re in counseling depends on the challenges you're facing, the support available to you, and how much time and energy you have to spend working on your goals. If you’re not sure, we’ll figure it out together.
I’m an out-of-network provider for most major insurance companies. This means you pay Becoming Mothers Counseling directly at the time of service. When accessing services out of your insurance network, you may be eligible for at least partial reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider for specific information. I often write letters to insurance companies for my clients to help them in this process.
I have a limited number of lower fee slots for clients in need. Contact me to see if they are available at this time.
The letters are a fancy way of identifying the education, training, and specialty of each provider. LPCC, licensed professional clinical counselor, means I use evidence-based counseling interventions to help you with personal growth, adjustment issues, relationships, crises, and everything in between. Life is messy!
PMH-C, Perinatal Mental Health Certified, means I have additional training and expertise in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I support women at any stage of motherhood, whether pregnant, postpartum, or becoming a mother again.
Yes! Confidentiality is critical to the trust in our relationship. You have a legally protected right for confidentiality, except in situations described by Federal and California Law. Limits for confidentiality are described in a Consent for Treatment Form and in HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. You will receive those forms and discuss the limits of confidentiality at your first visit.