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Therapy for Postpartum Moms | EMDR
Helping anxious postpartum moms heal trauma, ditch perfectionism, feel calm & confident

Accepting new clients in California and Oregon

01/15/2026

So many of the moms I work with tell me the same thing in different ways:

“I just want to feel less on edge.”
“I want to stop snapping at the people I love.”
“I want to feel more present with my family.”
“I want to move past the hard thing and not let it keep showing up in my motherhood.”
“I want to feel like myself again.”

And so often, it’s because their body has been carrying more than anyone ever helped them make sense of.

When motherhood doesn’t look the way you imagined after a hard pregnancy, a traumatic birth, loss, medical stress, infertility, or a postpartum season that cracked you open.... your nervous system adjusts to get you through.

It learns to stay alert, to brace for more impact (or chaos), and to keep going, even when you’re depleted.

That can show up as overthinking, snapping, feeling constantly “on,” or swinging between holding it all together and completely shutting down.

This is where I start my work with moms.

We don’t begin by adding another coping skill or by forcing calm, and then feeling worse when it doesn’t stick.

We begin with understanding WHAT your body has been responding to and WHY.

Let’s figure out what’s actually going on for your nervous system at the first sign of illness in your toddler.
Let’s dive into why your nervous system has learned that the chaos of juggling little kids = unsafe.
Let’s unpack the origin story to the narrative you’ve walked around with for 35 years that says you’re not enough.

Because when things finally make sense, the shame and blame soften.

And that’s often the first step toward feeling more present, more regulated, and more like yourself again.

If this resonated, you’re my people…

01/07/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about how much motherhood can change us.

And I don’t mean just changes to our schedules or priorities.

But how we feel in our bodies.
How we talk to ourselves.
How much pressure we carry without even realizing it.

For so many moms, the hardest part isn’t the logistics.
It’s the constant self-questioning.

And the feeling that this “shouldn’t” feel this hard.

If motherhood has rocked you in ways you didn’t expect and you’re looking for language, context, and support in this season... you’re welcome to stay awhile.

Follow for nervous-system-informed support for complicated motherhood.

01/05/2026

Just to clarify: my therapy practice is still MotherThrive Therapy. That’s not changing.

I changed my IG handle to my name rather than the therapy practice.
It felt more aligned with my desire to show up more honestly as myself in this space.

The work I do with moms is deeply personal, shaped by both my clinical training and my own complicated entry into motherhood.

I want this page to reflect that more clearly.

If motherhood hasn’t felt simple or light for you, you’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.

01/04/2026

If your birth didn’t go the way you hoped, it can leave a mark.

So many moms carry this quietly.

They tell themselves they should be “over it by now,” or that it doesn’t count because their baby is okay.

But the day you brought your baby into the world matters.

How you were treated matters.

How safe and supported you felt matters.

It all matters. It’s all valid.

It’s okay to mourn what you didn’t get.

This is a space for complicated beginnings to motherhood.
For the moms that hold both love and grief at the same time.

And if you’re in California and feeling like you need more support, I currently have space to take on a few new therapy clients in 2026!

You can book a free consultation through the link in my bio to see if working together feels like a good fit.

12/30/2025

The end of the year can feel especially heavy when you’re trying to conceive.

Another holiday season.
Another round of family photos.
Another year closing without the thing you wanted more than anything... holding a baby in your arms.

There’s a particular kind of grief that lives here.

It’s not always loud.
Sometimes it’s quiet.
Sometimes it hits in waves.
Sometimes it just sits with you.

If you’re feeling sadness, anger, numbness, jealousy, exhaustion... or all of it at once... It makes sense.

If you’re grieving what didn’t happen this year, that grief is real.

If you’re tired of being hopeful, or tired of protecting your heart, or tired of pretending this season feels joyful... I get it.

You don’t need to feel grateful.
You don’t need to look on the bright side.
You don’t need to rush yourself into hope for the next year.

You’re allowed to let this ending hurt.

You’re allowed to hold space for the disappointment.

You’re allowed to feel everything this season brings.

And if all you can do right now is put one foot in front of the other... that’s enough.

12/12/2025

After a traumatic birth, so many moms judge themselves for what they didn’t do.

For panicking.
For freezing.
For shutting down.
For not being able to advocate the way they thought they “should have.”

But in moments of overwhelm, your body isn’t prioritizing perfect decision-making.
It’s prioritizing survival.

Your nervous system was doing what it knew how to do in a moment that felt like too much.

If you’ve been holding guilt or shame about how you responded, this is an invitation to soften toward that version of you.

She was doing the best she could with the capacity she had. 🫶🏾🫶🏾

If this resonates, you’re not alone here.
Save this for the moments self-judgment creeps in.

12/05/2025

Trust me… I know ball.

I’ve lived this.

I’ve healed through this.

And it’s an honor to walk with moms who are finding their way back to themselves, too.

If you’re in California and navigating birth trauma or a hard postpartum, I offer free consult calls to help you explore whether therapy feels like the right support in this season.

Book a consult at the link in my bio.

12/03/2025

Ready to feel more grounded in postpartum? Book a free intro call (link in bio) if you’re in California!

Sometimes the most “I’m totally fine 🙂👍” moms are the ones carrying the heaviest mental load.

Planning everything.
Anticipating everything.
Trying so hard to keep the whole house regulated… while their own nervous system is holding on by a thread.

And honestly? It makes sense.

Postpartum brings big shifts, big feelings, and a level of responsibility no one prepares you for.

Of course your brain is working overtime.
Of course you want things to go “just right.”

This reel is for the anxious postpartum moms who look chill from the outside but are internally running multiple tabs, alarms, and contingency plans.

If you laughed (or sighed) watching this… you’re my people.

And if you’re ready for support that actually understands postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and the mental load of motherhood, I’d love to meet you.

Book a free intro call and let’s talk about what support could look like for you.

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San Diego, CA

Telephone

+18582242482

Website

http://jennifermendozatherapy.com/

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