Therapy for PREGNANCY in South Pasadena, CA and online throughout California
Compassionate therapy for pregnant people preparing for parenthood and managing anxiety, depression or perinatal eating disorders.
OK, so the test is positive.
Pregnancy is anything but simple. Whether you have been trying to get pregnant or were taken by surprise, your feelings about this moment are probably pretty complicated.
At Carter Psychotherapy Collective in South Pasadena, we offer compassionate, deeply human support for clients who are navigating this complex transition.
we LOVE HELPING CLIENTS with:
Fear and ambivalence around parenthood
Perinatal depression, anxiety and OCD
Coping with pregnancy symptoms
Pregnancy after pregnancy loss
Medical complications for mom or baby
Perinatal eating disorders and body image issues
Coping with family stress or family of origin concerns
Artists and career-driven birthing parents
Fear of labor and delivery
How PERINATAL Therapy With Us Works
We meet you where you are with compassion, spaciousness, and real tools.
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First and foremost, therapy with us is a space where you can share about your thoughts, feelings and experiences without needing to worry about being judged. We can help you slow it down and make sense of what is going on for you during this wild time of your life. You’ll have space to talk through your changing identity, your fears, needs, and anything else that is coming up during this transitional time.
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We help you cultivate practices that anchor you in the present moment so you can find pockets of ease within your body, find manageable ways to feel connected to your pregnancy, and reclaim calm.
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Sometimes we need some concrete tools for working with distressing thoughts. CBT helps you challenge or manage intrusive thoughts and pull out of spirals of worry or guilt. It gives you tools to test what your mind is saying and choose what’s helpful. For clients grappling with OCD, we incorporate I-CBT and ERP, depending on your needs and preferences.
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TRM is a mindfulness based therapy that can be really helpful for pregnant clients with a history of pregnancy loss, complex trauma or sexual trauma.
Meet our Perinatal Therapists
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![Allison Carter, LCSW, post partum therapist in South Pasadena]()
Allison Carter, LCSW, PMH-C
I love working with people facing anxiety, OCD, depression, body image concerns, or post-traumatic symptoms while pregnant. I hold an extra certification in perinatal mental health from postpartum support international.
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![Alexandra Gaty, LCSW, perinatal therapist in Los Angeles and Pasadena]()
Alexandra Gaty, LCSW
With a knowledgeable, insightful, compassionate, and deeply human approach, I help pregnant clients through a blend of supportive talk therapy, mindfulness and CBT. I am especially skilled at supporting pregnant clients coping with anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
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![Lianna Kirakosyan, post partum therapist in Los Angeles and South Pasadena]()
Lianna Kirakosyan, LMFT
I’m especially skilled at helping people manage panic, health anxiety, or obsessive thinking during the perinatal period, and I also support those navigating perinatal eating disorders by integrating CBT, DBT, and a warm, thoughtful presence.
PERINATAL Therapy Can help…
Find relief from spiraling, vivid or intrusive thoughts
Manage irritability and depression
Make space to safely connect with your hopes and fears
Cope with identity and priority shifts
Find safe ways of connecting with your body while pregnant
Healthy communication around your hopes and needs with your partner or family of origin
Confidence to make choices about your pregnancy and delivery that make sense for you
4 Steps To
Get Started
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Fill out the contact form. Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.
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We’ll have a 15‑minute call to answer any questions, explain how we work, and see if our approach feels like a fit.
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We’ll map what’s hardest right now, what you hope to reclaim, and begin grounding and emotional safety work.
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Regular sessions to build safety, deepen your self knowledge, integrate the work, and help you feel steadier in your life and relationships.
Starting in 2026: Parents Group!
Looking for community? Check out our New parent process and mindfulness group run by Alexandra!
Our compassionate and knowledgeable therapists are here to help
You’re not alone.