Therapist for Mama

01/06/2026

Hi 👋🏻

We are so back ✨ Check the 2026 dates for our next 3️⃣ beach bump walks on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Next up:
Wednesday, January 11th
Blue Palm Mission Beach
📍2912 Mission Blvd, 92109
window of gathering 10am-12pm
we do windows … because mom life.

we’ll gather for a chat & connect and then hit the mission beach boardwalk.

first time & seasoned mama walkers welcome & welcome back ✨

comment or DM to join & we’ll look for you!

🫶🏼 Angela & Melinda

12/29/2025

a new adventure back to long form content, come join!

Start where you are with what you have is what they say. My first Substack post. here we go

10/01/2025

a cozy little seaside walk & talk ☕️☀️

reflecting on ….

the thin veil between thresholds of embodying the final days of pregnancy one day and holding your baby in your arms the next

the delicateness & preciousness of the first few months of becoming a new parent

the incessant transitions and change

the reorganization of Self

and the grace and space we must give ourselves as we heal our bodies, grow into a new identity and learn so many things, so quickly.

you’re not alone 🤍

Hope to see you in November! 🧡

08/19/2025

these misconceptions keep new parents silent.

let’s keep education and truth flowing.

#1 It’s true there is the largest fluctuation of hormones during postpartum which can result in mood swings, fatigue and irritability. However, if this continues to last past two weeks it can begin to impact bonding, functioning and long term wellbeing 🤍

#2 Anyone can experience PPD or PPA, regardless of history. Yes, it’s true a history increases your vulnerability but this myth often leads women who have never struggled before with their mental health feeling unprepared and unsure what to do 🫶🏼

#3 Persistent distress isn’t okay. Normalizing suffering can delay help and increases shame over time 🤍

#4 Symptoms can emerge anytime in the first year postpartum, not just the first few weeks. Many parents feel fine initially and then struggle months later. 🫶🏼

I hope this is helpful to consider whether you are a new parent, supporting parents or a friend to a parent.

Listen to Mothers.

You’re not alone.

08/05/2025

It’s hard to capture the complexity of the postpartum experience. It’s the quotes and words of Mothers that hold the joys & challenges of new Motherhood.

Postpartum emotions can be a roller coaster, ranging from overwhelming joy to intense anxiety or sadness.

Mood swings, crying spells, and difficulty sleeping are mostly temporary.

However 🫶🏼

Some Mothers develop postpartum depression, a more serious experience requiring professional support.

If you’re looking for a therapist who specializes in Perinatal Mental Health, during this precious season of life, let’s chat.

You’re not alone 🤍

Link in bio for getting started with a phone or video chat consultation.

Virtual & in person sessions in San Diego available.

05/12/2025

Beach Bumps is a monthly offering open to any Mama seeking community. All stages of Motherhood are welcome 🤍

We often hear arriving to a walk is the first time you’ve traveled on your own with baby.
We listen to your hard.
We celebrate your joy.
We’re curious that you’re trying something different with wake windows.
We learn you just moved here or are the first of your friends to enter Mamahood.

We got you 🤍

You can expect a small and intimate environment.
You can expect Mamas taking breaks to nurse, rock, soothe, feed.
You can expect to meet someone new.
You can expect to see familiar faces.

We are so excited to welcome in nurturing providers and resources this season to share valuable info and bridges to care.

Josie will join us for an *ask a midwife* coffee chat before our walk.

Take precious care & see you soon 🌻

03/28/2025

We’ve switched it up to meet on a Saturday this month! ☕️🤰🏻

We’ll spend some time with Dr. Jordi Smith, Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor of Nourish Medical and hear all about the babies she works with and ask any questions you’ve been holding 🌷

Let’s get out of the virtual threads and into community for support 🌱

Let us know that you’ll be joining us ⬇️

03/06/2025

Beach Bumps is a monthly offering open to any Mama seeking community. All stages of Motherhood are welcome 🤍

We often hear arriving to a walk is the first time you’ve traveled on your own with baby.
We often hear you had a hard night.
We often hear you’re trying something different with wake windows.
We often hear you just moved here and don’t have any Mama friends.

We got you 🤍

You can expect a small and intimate environment.
You can expect Mamas taking breaks to nurse, rock, soothe, feed.
You can expect to meet someone new.
You can expect to see familiar faces.

We are so excited to welcome in nurturing providers and resources this season to share valuable info and bridges to care. Dr. Lauren of THRIVE Physical Therapy will be with us sharing important info for Pelvic Floor care during pregnancy & postpartum.

Take precious care & see you soon 🌻

01/21/2025

my son has an affinity for classic rock & roll music. this song is always on request in the car 🎶🎸

KISS > Blippi all day everyday

01/14/2025

start where you are with what you have 🤍

I trust this will land where it needs to ✨

you’re not alone 🌻

12/07/2024

The attack-attack dance described above is just one sequence. There are others! It’s so important to discover your pattern in order to make changes.

One surprising part of couples therapy for many is realizing therapy is not the space to dump content for your therapist to decide who’s right or wrong. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Good therapy helps you discover your patterns and realize THIS is the part that’s keeping you trapped & impacting your emotional connection.

“Let’s try again” is top 10 phrases I use in session.

Practice makes better 🤍

If you’re looking to get started with couples therapy in 2025, taking new consultations now. Link in bio to book.

12/04/2024

Many years ago, I worked with this woman who would repeatedly end her sessions with a recap of how much or how little she cried.

I asked her one day if she was measuring her growth or success of a session on tears.

She laughed and said “I guess so”.

I asked her if she did the same outside of session. She fell silent.

She reflected that she didn’t realize she was only measuring her wellness on “good feelings” and resisting or avoiding other feelings throughout her day unless she was in the therapy space.

We started a mood journal where she could get to know these other emotions that would visit her throughout the day.

She began to name them.
She started to notice them.
She started to feel the sensations and places in the body they arrived.
She started to sing, workout, rest, breathe and shake with them.

The tears still came up sometimes in a session, but they stopped becoming a way to measure growth or success.

🤍