Postpartum & birth trauma therapy
Therapy for birthing parents navigating trauma after birth, NICU experiences, medical interventions, or emotional disconnection in early postpartum life.
Your feelings are valid
If your birth left emotional scars, you’re not alone. You may feel guilt, fear, or disconnection, even if everyone says you should be grateful. You deserve support that understands how birth, body, and trauma are connected.
Is this right for me?
This may be a good fit if…
- Your birth didn’t go the way you planned or hoped
- You feel guilt, fear, or numbness when you think about the birth
- You or your baby had a NICU stay or medical complications
- You feel disconnected from your baby or your body
- Everyone says to be grateful, but you’re struggling
- You’re expecting again and feel anxious after a past birth
Benefits
Feel calmer in your body
Learn tools to settle your nervous system during an exhausting season.
Reconnect with yourself and your baby
Make room for bonding, at your own pace and without pressure.
Understand what happened without shame
Make sense of your birth experience with compassion instead of judgment.
Heal from fear, guilt, or self-blame
Process what happened so it no longer replays in the background of your days.
I understand birth trauma
Birth trauma therapy helps you process what happened, understand your body’s responses, and rebuild trust in yourself and your baby.
Using trauma-focused approaches, we can work on a difficult or traumatic birth so the memory holds less power over you, while making space for the bigger transition into parenthood, your relationships, and the family and cultural expectations that come with it.
What’s included
- Birth trauma processing
- Support for NICU or medical trauma
- Rebuilding trust in your body
- Attachment support for bonding with baby
- Telehealth sessions you can join from home, in English or Spanish
Your therapist
Hola, I’m Mayra
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (Lic. #132106). I’m a proud first-gen daughter of two Mexican immigrant parents. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy that helps individuals and birthing parents heal from the emotional and physical impact of trauma and postpartum experiences. Claro Therapy offers a safe, bilingual space where clients can process their stories, rebuild trust in their bodies, and reconnect with the people they love without fear, shame, or judgment.
About MayraFees & insurance
- Individual
- $195 / 50-min session
- Couples
- $200 / 50-min session
In-network with
Getting started is simple
Reach out
Message, call, or email. A short note is all it takes.
Free 15-minute call
See if we’re a good fit. No commitment.
Your first session
Set goals together, at your pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have birth trauma?
Birth trauma can look like replaying the birth, avoiding reminders of it, feeling on edge or numb, or feeling disconnected from your baby or body. Whether or not the birth looked “traumatic” to others, if it still affects you, it matters, and we can talk it through in a free consultation.
Is it too late to get help?
No. Whether your birth was weeks or years ago, it’s never too late to process what happened and heal.
Will therapy help me bond with my baby?
Often, yes. As fear, guilt, and stress ease, many parents find it easier to feel present and connected. Attachment support is part of our work together.
Can I bring my baby to sessions?
Sessions are offered by telehealth, so you can join from home with your baby nearby. We can talk about what works best for you during your consultation.