Helping Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose, and Beyond Prioritize Mental Health in Motherhood
If you’ve ever typed “postpartum depression help near me” at 2 a.m., you’re not alone.
For so many new and expecting moms, emotional well-being is the part of motherhood that often gets overlooked. Whether it’s anxiety during pregnancy, feeling off after birth, or struggling to reconnect with who you were before baby—your mental health matters.
And the right support can make all the difference.
To help, we’ve rounded up trusted maternal mental health providers in the South Bay—therapists and counselors local moms actually recommend. These professionals are experienced, compassionate, and committed to helping you feel more like yourself again.
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, adjusting to life with two, or still navigating the fog months into motherhood, there is no shame in seeking support.
Top-Rated Maternal Mental Health Providers in the South Bay
Amy Swenson, LMFT, PMH-C
Amy Swenson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in perinatal mental health. She offers a safe, compassionate space for mothers navigating the transition into parenthood—including postpartum depression, anxiety, and birth trauma. Clients appreciate her warm, grounded presence and collaborative approach to healing.
Services: Individual therapy, perinatal mental health, postpartum anxiety and depression, birth trauma, pregnancy loss
Meggie Zanger, LPCC, PMH-C
Meggie Zanger is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with certification in Perinatal Mental Health. She specializes in navigating the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual transition into motherhood, also known as matrescence. Her clients often seek support for fertility challenges, reproductive loss, identity shifts, or postpartum anxiety. She offers both in-person and virtual therapy.
Services: Individual and couples counseling, fertility support, postpartum mood disorders, pregnancy loss, identity work
Wildflower Rising Therapy (Hannah Fortner, LMFT)
Hannah Fortner of Wildflower Rising Therapy works with parents to explore the emotional roots of overwhelm, burnout, and relationship shifts. Her practice blends attachment theory, parts work, and inner child healing to help moms reconnect with themselves and their families.
Services: Individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy
What to Look for in a Maternal Mental Health Specialist
Finding the right fit matters. Look for a therapist who:
✔ Has training in perinatal/postpartum mental health
✔ Offers flexible scheduling or telehealth options
✔ Understands motherhood’s emotional and identity shifts
✔ Creates a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk
✔ Shares clear info about pricing, packages, or insurance
Maternal Mental Health FAQs
What is maternal mental health, and why is it important?
Maternal mental health includes your emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. Conditions like anxiety, depression, rage, and grief are more common than you think—and fully treatable with the right support.
When should I reach out for help?
If you feel persistently anxious, sad, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself for more than two weeks, it’s a good idea to connect with a provider. You don’t need to wait until things feel “bad enough.”
Can I get therapy from home?
Yes! Many South Bay therapists offer virtual sessions—especially helpful when you’re balancing baby care, healing, or limited time.
Can therapy help with miscarriage or birth trauma?
Absolutely. Many maternal mental health providers specialize in helping women process reproductive loss, birth trauma, and fertility challenges with empathy and expert care.
Supporting Your Mental Health as a Mom Starts Here
You’re not weak. You’re not failing. You’re navigating a massive life transition—and you deserve support that meets the moment.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded and less alone, start by reaching out to one of the trusted providers listed above.
And if you’re craving a community alongside your healing, we’d love to welcome you to New Mom School South Bay. Our in-person classes help moms feel seen, supported, and connected—emotionally, mentally, and socially.
We serve families throughout Los Gatos, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, and surrounding South Bay communities.
💛 You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s take care of you, too.