Do you offer in-person therapy near me in Redondo Beach?

Yes. I offer in-person therapy in Redondo Beach for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Many clients come from nearby South Bay communities as well.

What areas do you serve in the South Bay?

I commonly work with clients from Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo, as well as other nearby South Bay areas.

Do you provide telehealth therapy in California?

Yes. I provide secure telehealth therapy for adult women throughout California, in addition to in-person sessions in Redondo Beach.

Can therapy help if my anxiety started during perimenopause?

Yes. Perimenopause can affect mood, sleep, and anxiety sensitivity. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, reduce panic and overwhelm, improve sleep, and build steadier emotional regulation during this transition.

Do you treat postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or postpartum OCD?

Yes. I help women with postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and postpartum OCD. Treatment is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to the realities of early motherhood.

Do you work with birth trauma or medical trauma?

Yes. I provide trauma-informed therapy for birth trauma and medical trauma. We work to reduce symptoms such as hypervigilance, intrusive memories, panic, shutdown, or avoidance, and to restore a sense of safety in your body.

I feel “not like myself” during menopause—can therapy still help?

Yes. Menopause can bring emotional and identity shifts alongside changes in sleep and stress tolerance. Therapy can help with mood changes, irritability, anxiety, grief, confidence, relationship strain, and rebuilding a grounded sense of self.

Do you collaborate with OBGYNs or HRT providers?

Yes. When helpful, I collaborate with OBGYNs and other medical providers to support women whose symptoms are influenced by hormonal transitions. Therapy can complement medical care, including HRT, by addressing anxiety, trauma, sleep, and nervous system dysregulation.

How do I know if I should choose in-person therapy or telehealth?

Both can be effective. In-person therapy can feel more grounding for some clients, especially during high anxiety or trauma symptoms, while telehealth offers convenience and accessibility anywhere in California. We can choose the format that best supports your needs.

How do I get started with therapy?

To get started, contact the practice to schedule a consultation. We’ll briefly discuss what you’re experiencing, your goals, and whether my approach is the right fit.

Meet Dr. Yulia Koba, Psy.D, SEP

*Hi, I’m Dr. Koba, a licensed clinical psychologist.*
I am most passionate about helping my clients navigate their family building journey. Common things that I work with are infertility, perinatal losses, birth trauma, pregnancy, and postpartum adjustment. My passion for reproductive and perinatal psychology stems from my personal life experience and long-lasting clinical interests.

I strongly believe that every person deserves the support and compassionate care during life changing events such as going through fertility treatments, pregnancy, perinatal loss, and postpartum. Seeking help can be stressful and challenging, and I am committed to making you feel safe and supported through the entire process.

Your emotional experience is completely unique to you, only you know the depth of despair and the extend of pain your experience. I believe my extensive clinical experience, in-depth specialized training, and personal experience as a mother will allow me to “hold” your pain and guide our treatment process.

My Approach

I understand that every family building journey is unique, and your care should be too. My assessment and treatment are tailored to your unique needs I do not use standardized and manualized treatment plans and diagnosis. Under my care, you will receive a compassionate care and extensive expertise.

In my work with women and couples I typically blend cognitive-behavioral therapy, body-oriented modality, and coaching. Cognitive-behavioral approach helps us working on reducing debilitating symptoms of depression and anxiety and help you work toward healthier mental and emotional well-being along your journey.
Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented modality which promotes integrated approach addressing both emotional and physical symptoms. It promotes body awareness and help release trauma from the body.
I found that coaching can be effective in helping you get your needs met, including engaging in self-care, advocating for yourselves, and reaching your goals.

You Deserve Compassion and Support

You deserve empathy and acceptance in your care. My practice is built on the notion of unconditional positive regard given to every client. I practice compassionate, non-judgmental, culturally competent approach to every person under my care.

Expertise

I devoted many years to my graduate and postgraduate education. My doctoral dissertation is entitled “Battling Stigma: Adult female identity and the use of affirmative feminist therapy with women who do not have children”. I am an active member of Postpartum Support International and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Surround Yourself with Connection & Support

I practice non-judgmental, active listening so that you may authentically connect with your emotions and allow yourself to feel fully heard and seen. You can safely express and process your emotions and feeling with me. You do not need to go through this alone. Empowerment starts when you ask for help - find the confidence that will permeate and create positive change throughout your life.

Care for Your Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing

Learning how to engage in self-care, slow down, and honor your need will enable you to improve the quality of life as you heal through the stress and trauma from your experiences. We will empower you to rebuild your confidence, find peace, and create the family life you want to create.

License

Licensed Clinical Psychologist - CA PSY 30144

Education

California School for Professional Psychology - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The New School for Social Research
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
University of Cyprus
- Masters of Arts in Comparative Literature

Postgraduate Trainings/Certifications

Perinatal Training in Interpersonal Therapy
Fertility Counseling Postgraduate Program, Sharon Covington, MSW and Linda Applegarth, EdD
Postpartum Stress Center Advanced Training in Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders by Karen Kleinman, LCSW
Postpartum Support International, Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care Program
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Certification
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Resolution Approach Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (Mental Health Professional Group)
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Postpartum Support International

Meet Dr. Yulia Koba, Psy.D, SEP

My Approach

You Deserve Compassion and Support

Expertise

Surround Yourself with Connection & Support

Care for Your Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing

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