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I specialize in helping women and couples with issues related to reproductive and perinatal mental health, including infertility, pregnancy, traumatic births, and postpartum depression and anxiety. My passion for women’s health and commitment to helping them through their parenthood journey has enabled me to treat each client with compassion and give them the validation they need to find emotional relief through challenging moments. I empower and educate women and couples to explore viable options for family building and parenting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594920252882-7J459DC090SUWEF9SVD0/Home_WorkwithMe_Infertility.jpg Hormonal Transitions Therapist Near Me | Redondo Beach Psychologist - Infertility Counseling Identify and understand your feelings to work through the frustration, pain, and hopelessness of infertility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/ec876d84-9a47-427a-b8ae-a8a545bdf29e/Home_WorkwithMe_Pregnancy.jpg Hormonal Transitions Therapist Near Me | Redondo Beach Psychologist - Pregnancy Anxiety Find support and guidance through your pregnancy. 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I also offer telehealth therapy throughout California. Many of the women I work with are capable, high-functioning, and outwardly “holding it together,” yet internally feel anxious, depleted, or unlike themselves. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and feel steadier again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594955957113-ECUQ72YXK2GBHTX27524/About_Approach_0.jpg About My work centers on women’s mental health during hormonal and life transitions, including: Pregnancy and perinatal anxiety Postpartum emotional overwhelm and intrusive thoughts Infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and IVF-related stress Perimenopause and menopause-related anxiety and mood changes Trauma activation during medical or reproductive experiences These transitions can place significant strain on the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. 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You may be seeking therapy because you are experiencing: Grief after miscarriage or pregnancy loss Emotional distress following IVF or fertility treatment failure Shock, numbness, or disbelief after stillbirth Anxiety or panic related to future pregnancies Intrusive memories or flashbacks related to medical procedures or birth A sense of disconnection from your body or sense of self Difficulty being around pregnant people or babies Pressure to “stay hopeful” when you feel broken inside These responses are common after reproductive trauma and loss. They reflect the nervous system’s attempt to survive overwhelming experiences — not personal weakness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594934368741-QF5FORDCGUWSRT3QBZHE/Inferility_2.jpg Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Therapist | Hermosa Beach & California - How Trauma-Informed Therapy Helps After Reproductive Loss Therapy following infertility or pregnancy loss focuses on helping the nervous system process what has happened — not forcing “closure” or positivity. Trauma-informed therapy may help you: Process grief at your own pace Reduce intrusive thoughts, panic, or hypervigilance Address trauma related to medical procedures or birth Reconnect with your body after loss Navigate decisions about future pregnancies or fertility treatment Restore a sense of stability, meaning, and self-trust Therapy offers a place where grief is allowed to exist without timelines or expectations. https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/sidebar daily 0.75 2026-04-15 https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/thirdparty-reproduction daily 0.75 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594946480922-69VLPBE6FQ1PKH1ZQARQ/ThirdPardy_1.jpg Third-Party Reproduction - Oocyte Recipient consultation I offer consultations to women and couples who are considering building their family through gamete donations. During consultations we will explore complex psychological implications of gamete donations including disclosure to the future child, your feelings about conceiving thought donated gamete, and your reproductive history. We will address any concerns that you and your partner might have and I will provide psychoeducation about the process and its psychological implications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594947601238-RVZ4L7LQP9IIOFZCA2YT/ThirdParty_2.jpg Third-Party Reproduction - Gestation Carrier Prospective Intended Parents consultation I offer consultations for couples who are considering building their family through gestational carrier. During this meeting we will explore your expectations about the process, possible difficulties you might face, long-term implications and psychological effect as well as discuss your preparedness. Gestation Carrier and Intended parent assessment and evaluation Building your family through gestation carrier might be the best family option for you. Once you decide to go through the process, I will walk along you and provide psychoeducational meeting during which will discuss multiple aspects of this option such as what kind of relationship with GI are you comfortable with, how many embryos are you wanting to transfer, and many other things. https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/postpartum-anxiety-therapy daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594946304438-UI66VOS5F3IZZVM5JK7I/Postpartum_1.jpg Postpartum Anxiety - Why Anxiety Often Increases After Childbirth Postpartum anxiety doesn’t happen in isolation. It often emerges at the intersection of several powerful changes happening all at once. These may include: Rapid hormonal shifts after delivery Sleep deprivation and physical recovery Increased responsibility and hypervigilance Identity changes that come with becoming a mother Birth, medical, or reproductive trauma A history of anxiety that intensifies postpartum For some women, postpartum anxiety appears for the first time. For others, it feels like a sudden loss of emotional control during a period when they are expected to be joyful and capable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594938183554-IQ0J2T44LX4EGVWUL461/Postpartum_2.jpg Postpartum Anxiety - How Postpartum Anxiety Therapy Helps Postpartum anxiety therapy focuses on restoring emotional regulation while supporting the transition into motherhood. Treatment is gentle, paced, and tailored to the realities of the postpartum period. Therapy may help you: Reduce anxiety and panic symptoms Decrease intrusive or obsessive thoughts Improve sleep and nervous system regulation Process birth or medical trauma Rebuild confidence and emotional steadiness Feel more present and connected as a mother Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to hold everything together — where your experience is understood, not judged. Postpartum anxiety is often accompanied by low mood, emotional numbness, guilt, or withdrawal. Some women worry they may be experiencing postpartum depression, while others feel confused by the emotional intensity of the postpartum period. Anxiety and depression frequently overlap after childbirth, and therapy addresses both without forcing symptoms into rigid categories. https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/pregnancy-anxiety-therapy daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594946248645-A1LK0X79OU5B8N7FLSAJ/Pregnancy_1.jpg pregnancy-anxiety-therapy - If You’re Feeling Anxious During Pregnancy, You’re Not Alone Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet for many women it brings unexpected anxiety and fear. You may be experiencing pregnancy anxiety if you notice: Constant worry about your baby’s health or development Fear of miscarriage or medical complications Panic attacks or sudden waves of dread Intrusive or unwanted thoughts Difficulty sleeping due to racing thoughts Feeling emotionally on edge, tense, or overwhelmed These experiences do not mean something is wrong with you. Pregnancy places significant demands on the nervous system, especially during periods of uncertainty and change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/1594947624900-AMLBYOP9CZWZ3W3PGZMO/Pregnancy_2.jpg pregnancy-anxiety-therapy - Why Anxiety Often Increases During Pregnancy Pregnancy anxiety is influenced by several overlapping factors, including: Hormonal changes that affect emotional regulation Heightened sense of responsibility and protectiveness Loss of control and uncertainty about outcomes Medical monitoring and pregnancy-related stress Previous pregnancy loss, infertility, or trauma A history of anxiety that becomes amplified during pregnancy For some women, pregnancy anxiety feels all-consuming, especially when reassurance from medical providers doesn’t relieve the worry. Some women notice that anxiety during pregnancy is accompanied by low mood, tearfulness, emotional withdrawal, or a sense of numbness. Anxiety and depression often overlap during pregnancy, especially when fear, uncertainty, or past reproductive experiences are present. Therapy addresses both anxiety and mood changes together, helping women feel steadier and more emotionally supported during pregnancy. https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/virtual-therapy daily 0.75 2020-12-16 https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/hormonal-life-transitions-therapy daily 0.75 2026-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/4db429ea-8a7a-45dc-b67e-11a9e04cd040/8D4A6237.jpeg Hormonal Life Transition - A psychologist specializing in women’s hormonal transitions I’m Dr. Yulia Koba, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and somatic approaches. I specialize in working with women during: Pregnancy and postpartum Perimenopause and menopause Fertility challenges and reproductive loss My work integrates psychology, neuroscience, and an understanding of how hormonal shifts impact mood, anxiety, identity, and relationships. https://www.hormonaltransitionspsychology.com/menopause-anxiety-therapy daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/c56553f5-c159-430d-b71c-fb91d0122b7b/iStock-1369837941.jpg Menopause Anxiety Therapist | Hermosa Beach & California - Why Anxiety Often Increases During Perimenopause and Menopause Menopause anxiety is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, and life-stage factors. These may include: Hormonal shifts that affect stress tolerance and emotional regulation Changes in sleep that increase nervous system sensitivity Accumulated stress from caregiving, career, or relationship demands Identity changes related to aging and midlife transitions Unresolved trauma or earlier life experiences becoming more present For many women, menopause anxiety feels destabilizing because it emerges during a time when they are expected to be emotionally resilient and capable. During perimenopause and menopause, anxiety is often accompanied by mood changes such as low motivation, emotional flatness, irritability, or sadness. Many women describe feeling unlike themselves or emotionally disconnected. Anxiety and depression frequently overlap during midlife transitions, and therapy addresses both together while considering hormonal, psychological, and life-stage factors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efb95b12134d76a50f6721c/f29bbe03-79e5-4e87-a142-b08b81fbf05b/client-consultant-meeting-home-office.jpg Menopause Anxiety Therapist | Hermosa Beach & California - How Menopause Anxiety Therapy Helps Menopause anxiety therapy focuses on restoring emotional steadiness and helping women feel more grounded in their bodies and lives. Therapy may help you: Reduce anxiety, panic, and emotional reactivity Improve sleep and nervous system regulation Understand mood and anxiety changes in context Process trauma that may resurface during midlife Rebuild confidence, clarity, and emotional resilience Feel more like yourself again Therapy offers a space where your experience is taken seriously — not minimized or dismissed.