You are not alone.
Below, you’ll find providers, information, and resources that have been recommended time and time again by members of this community. We wanted this information to be available all in one place because the last thing new parents need is to search high and low for the support they need and deserve.
Therapists & Counseling
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Sarah Firestone , Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT; specializing in pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum
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Brianne Billups Hughs Online counseling for individuals and couples with expertise in sexual and reproductive wellness
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Vickie Gonzalez, LMFT
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Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Masters in Clinical Psychology (MA)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #119518 (LMFT)
Clinical Supervisor (LMFT-S)
Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
President of the local association of therapists.
Claire is a licensed therapist and has advanced training treating perinatal mental health (all things pregnancy + postpartum), alongside diagnoses, treats and supports individuals and groups in processing eating disorders, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health support. Claire just authored her first book on body image and is passionate about empowering women in the season of pregnancy + postpartum.
Contact her:
claire@thrivetherapysb.com
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Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, MA, MMFT, PhD; offers individual and couples therapy
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Hannah Harte, LMFT - Psychotherapist; specializes in depression, self-esteem issues, relationships, motherhood, life transitions, and parent coaching
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Susie Cobb, MA
MA in Clinical Psychology and Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT CA #130439)
Supervised by Lital Diament LMFT #96310
Serving California clients virtually.
Supporting mothers through life’s many obstacles is her passion.
Contact her:
susie@therapyformamas.com
(323)508-3106
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Allison Lieberman, LMFT, PMH-C
Founder & CEO of Rooted in Harmony Counseling
MS in Counseling Psychology
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) #100073
PMHC; Postpartum Specialist
Allison helps mamas drop the toxic "super mom" culture and learn to be confidently and authentically present in motherhood as the co-founder of Rooted in Harmony Counseling, host of The New Mama Mentor® Podcast, and creator of The New Mama Mentor® Signature Program.
Contact her:
allison@rootedharmonycounseling.com
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Lorena Aynalem, LCSW, PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Perinatal Mental Health CertifiedLorena is in private practice and provides therapy and postpartum wellness plans to families (moms, dads, partners) in the perinatal period and beyond.
Contact her:
laynalem.lcsw@gmail.com
(818)-584-6367
IG: @lorenaaynalem
Doulas & birth workers
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Anastasia Stone Doula Services; A certified Doula, able to provide support in both hospital and home births; provides prenatal and postpartum support as well.
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Stephanie Drake, Ph.D, Goodland Doula; Birth and postpartum Doula in Santa Barbara County. Also offers Placenta Encapsulation services and Postpartum meal services.
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Santa Barbara Birth Doula ; focuses on connection, empowerment, non-judgement, and education.
Pelvic health
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Pieton Physical Therapy; Sport and Women’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapist; provides support to: active women, pregnant women, new moms, busy moms, and women returning to fitness.
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Pelvic Rehab; Pregnancy to Performance and Telehealth Physical Therapist; supports women before, after, and during pregnancy.
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Natasha Caleel, Hons BKin, MScOT
Owner of Fit Mama Santa Barbara @fitmamasb
Prenatal & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Masters of Science
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Natasha is a fitness and wellness coach who works exclusively with women both in person and online to help them feel strong and confident in their body and reach their health goals postpartum through healthy habits and functional movement.
Book a free consult or check out her online offerings.
Contact her:
natasha@fitmamasb.com
(805) 587-3961
IG @fitmamasb
Lactation support
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Earth Milk Moon; postpartum nurse and board-certified lactation consultant.
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Katrina B. Mitchel, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C
Physician Guide to Breastfeeding;
Breast Surgery, Lactation Consulting, and Perinatal Mental Health.
Dr. Mitchell provides prenatal and postpartum lactation support, as well as medication management for perinatal depression and anxiety.
Contact her at Physician Guide to Breastfeeding.
Health & Wellness
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Susan Moe, MBA
MBA UC Irvine’s Merage School of Business
Graduate, CDM Spiritual Center’s advanced energy management program
Susan is a clairvoyant reader, life coach, meditation teacher, and public speaker helping people cultivate more meaningful, intentional and intuitive-lead lives.
Contact her at Ascend Presence
Childcare & childhood development resources
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TechWise Littles
Founded by Kay de Veer, M.Ed, ET/P &
Jennifer Strube, M.Ed./LMFT
Therapists (and moms!) in Santa Barbara who created an online course & free recourses to help you navigate the crazy screen world, WITHOUT the guilt.
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Layne Deyling Cherland
Early Childhood Consultant
Founder of Enquiry Co.
Layne is the founder of Enquiry Co. and provides developmental insight and support to parents and teachers in the early years (1.5 - 5 years).
Contact her:
layne@enquiryco.com
(619)-985-3767
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Beach Baby Nannies; Santa Barbara County’s leading domestic and childcare agency; specialize in offering quality, affordable, professional childcare referral services.
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Acupuncture & chiropractic care
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Jetta Harris L.Ac; Licensed Acupuncturist providing services to the SB area; specializes in support for reproductive wellness.
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