Hypnotherapist, Licensed RTT Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotist, Duke Certified Health Coach, Spiritual Counselor
RTT is really effective for depression as well as the other modalities like Spiritual Counseling, Health Coaching etc. We work together on the presenting postpartum depression and help you find relief through hypnosis and peace and clarity around your new role as a mum!
"Enjoy every minute!"...
"You must be over the moon with joy!"...
"What a blessing!"...
While well-intentioned, these words can be devastating to a mom (or dad) struggling with postpartum depression and/or anxiety. If you find yourself less-than-excited about your new little one, please give me a call. There is help!
Whether you're noticing signs of Postpartum Depression or any other Perinatal Mental Health issue, we have been highly educated and have years of experience to support you. From conception to your postpartum care, we are the knowledgeable and compassionate providers to support you.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
The perinatal period is "supposed to be great" right? For many women this time can be full of massive physical and hormonal changes, questions about how to juggle responsibilities, relationship difficulties and anxiety and depression. Gretchen worked as the staff therapist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles's high risk pregnancy and has overseen in-home infant and toddler programs (working with County of Orange Behavioral Health, Children's Bureau of Southern California and First 5OC). A mother herself of two young adults she has a wealth of practical care ideas and lots of compassion and humor.
I am a certified Postpartum Support International provider. I obtained my PMH-C and motherhood is my number one speciality having experienced postpartum depression and anxiety myself and helped countless families to navigate in this area.
I focus on pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum issues including depression, anxiety, and wellness. I work through the challenges of new and expectant mothers and the process of becoming a new parent.