Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapist in Sacramento For Maternal Mental Health
Embrace Therapy provides support for pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. We focus on emotional health, identity changes, relationship strain, and the realities of caring for yourself while caring for a child. To schedule an appointment with a licensed therapy with expertise in maternal well being, give us a call or contact us through the website.
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Maternal Mental Health Therapists Who Understand This Transition
Work with a therapist experienced in pregnancy and postpartum mental health who understands how disruptive and complex this season can be.
Support Through Pregnancy and Postpartum Change
Get therapy focused on navigating emotional shifts, anxiety, and overwhelm during pregnancy and after birth. We never minimize your experience, and we genuinely care.
Reconnect With Yourself During Early Parenthood
We provide support for identity changes, emotional exhaustion, and the sense of disconnection that can follow pregnancy or becoming a parent. It isn't easy, and you don't have to go through this alone.
"Pregnancy and postpartum experiences rarely unfold as expected, and therapy offers a safe place to speak candidly about the emotions, pressures, and losses that can surface during this transition."
Meet Our Maternal Mental Health Therapist
Montana Knapp, LMFT provides virtual therapy for adults across California. She works with clients navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, miscarriage, and the emotional weight that often comes with becoming or trying to become a parent.
Montana supports clients dealing with parenting stress, anxiety, low mood, emotional exhaustion, and feeling disconnected from themselves. She also works with struggles related to food, body image, control, and how these concerns impact daily life during periods of change.
Her style is straightforward, steady, and supportive. Sessions are validating without being passive, and Montana is willing to gently challenge patterns that keep clients feeling stuck. She structures sessions around what has been weighing on clients most between appointments, whether related to parenting, relationships, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Sessions balance deeper emotional work with time to decompress, reflect, and set clear intentions for the week ahead.
Montana's approach draws from Humanistic, Emotion-Focused, and Psychodynamic therapy. She works collaboratively and relationally, helping clients build insight, emotional awareness, and trust in themselves as they navigate maternal mental health challenges and relationship stress.
Montana sees clients virtually only. Sessions are $200 and are typically scheduled weekly unless otherwise discussed.
Emotional Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy often brings emotional changes that can feel surprising or unsettling. Hormonal shifts, physical changes, uncertainty, and increased responsibility can all contribute to anxiety, irritability, or a sense of losing control. Even when a pregnancy is planned, it can stir fear, grief, or pressure to cope "correctly." Therapy helps identify what is contributing to these reactions and offers support without judgment.
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The postpartum period can include intense emotional swings, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, low mood, and exhaustion. Sleep disruption and constant demands can make it difficult to think clearly or feel like yourself. Therapy supports postpartum mental health by addressing these symptoms directly and helping you regain stability during a period that often feels relentless.
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Identity Shifts and Sense of Self
Becoming a parent often reshapes how you see yourself. Many people grieve parts of their previous identity while trying to adapt to new roles and expectations. This shift can feel isolating, especially when others assume fulfillment should come easily. Therapy offers space to examine these changes and rebuild a sense of self that feels grounded and recognizable.
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Relationships, Communication, and Support
Pregnancy and early parenthood often change relationship dynamics. Partners may struggle to communicate, family boundaries can become strained, and resentment may build when support feels uneven. Therapy helps clarify expectations, improve communication, and address relational stress without assigning blame.
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When Support Is Hard to Ask For
Many people hesitate to talk openly about maternal mental health due to guilt, fear of judgment, or pressure to appear capable. Isolation can deepen when struggles stay unspoken. Therapy offers a confidential place to speak honestly about frustration, grief, or exhaustion and to receive support without being evaluated or dismissed.
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Experienced Maternal Mental Health Clinicians
Our therapists regularly work with pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility-related concerns and understand the emotional realities that often go unspoken.
Practical and Emotionally Attuned Care
Therapy balances emotional processing with grounded strategies that support daily functioning during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Consistent and Accessible Scheduling
Virtual sessions and flexible scheduling make therapy more accessible during a time when routines are often unpredictable.
A Thoughtful Therapy Experience
Care is calm, structured, and paced with attention to the physical and emotional demands of maternal life.
Support For Both Pregnancy and Postpartum
In addition to ongoing therapy, we offer consultations, therapist matching, and future group offerings designed to support individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and early parenting challenges.
Make An AppointmentMaternal Mental Health Therapy Consultations
Consultations provide a way to talk through your current concerns and determine whether maternal therapy is the right next step.
Coordinated and Responsive Care
Our practice prioritizes clear communication and reliable scheduling, which can be especially important during physically and emotionally demanding seasons.
Future Postpartum and Parenting Groups
We are developing group offerings focused on shared experiences around pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and early parenthood.
Supporting Our Therapists
We invest in training, consultation, and sustainable workloads so therapists can provide steady, attentive care.
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FAQs About Maternal Mental Health in Sacramento
No. Maternal therapy supports a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, emotional exhaustion, identity changes, and adjustment challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from therapy.
Yes. Many clients begin therapy during pregnancy to manage anxiety, prepare emotionally for parenthood, or process past experiences that resurface during this time.
Feeling guilty is common. Therapy provides a place to speak honestly without being judged or corrected. Struggle does not mean failure, and support does not require justification.
Yes. Maternal therapy with Montana Knapp is offered through secure video sessions, allowing access to consistent support from home.
Yes. Therapy can address postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overload by helping you regain steadier functioning and emotional balance.
That's common. Therapy does not require clear explanations at the start. Sessions help you sort through experiences and identify what needs attention.
No. Maternal mental health therapy supports individuals at any stage of parenting, including those navigating additional pregnancies or new challenges.
Some clients work short-term around a specific transition. Others choose longer-term support. There is no required timeline.