Flourish,
a perinatal practice
Perinatal Therapy for Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth Trauma, and Postpartum Healing in San Diego
Warm, trauma informed support for birth trauma, anxiety, fertility challenges, NICU experiences, and the emotional shifts of early parenthood.
In person in San Diego and virtual throughout California and Arizona.
If you’re navigating infertility, a high-risk pregnancy, NICU life, or postpartum anxiety and depression, I see the weight you’re carrying.
The grief you didn’t expect, the anxiety that keeps you up at night, the bone-deep exhaustion of parenting through medical or mental health challenges — all of it is real. It is valid. And it does not make you any less worthy.
I’m Karen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Perinatal Mental Health–Certified therapist, and mother of two. As a San Diego-based perinatal therapist, I offer trauma-informed care rooted in clinical expertise and lived experience, supporting families through some of their most complex moments.
You deserve care that honors your story, holds space for your grief, and meets your anxiety with compassion.
This is that space.
You are not alone
At Flourish, I honor the full spectrum of your motherhood experience: the joy, the fear, the grief, the change, the uncertainty. You’re not alone, even when it feels that way. Countless women have walked this path before you, each step echoing your own.
But too often, we hesitate to reach out.
That’s where I come in. I’m here to empower you to prioritize your emotional wellbeing. Not as an afterthought, but as an essential part of your journey.
Your needs matter.
Your mental health matters.
You matter.
I support parents throughout San Diego, California, and Arizona who are navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, NICU trauma, fertility challenges, and the identity shifts that accompany early motherhood.
Together, we’ll rewrite your motherhood story. One where seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. I’m not just here for you; I’m here with you.
From Surviving to Flourishing
This season of life can be both sacred and shattering. Whether you're facing fertility challenges, grieving a pregnancy loss, healing from a traumatic birth, or adjusting to the intensity of early parenthood, your nervous system and your heart are holding so much.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
As a perinatal therapist trained in EMDR and advanced grief work, including Induced After Death Communication (IADC), I help you move beyond talking about your pain and begin healing at the root; gently, safely, and at your pace.
Together, we will:
Make space for the identity transitions and invisible losses that others may not fully understand
Heal trauma and grief stored in the body using evidence-based tools like EMDR and IADC
Nurture the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, numb, or disconnected
Tend to your inner child and repair places where old wounds have been reactivated
Break free from survival patterns and reconnect with a grounded, embodied sense of yourself
Flourish serves families throughout San Diego and California seeking EMDR for birth trauma, NICU trauma, postpartum PTSD, postpartum anxiety, and perinatal grief.
Connect with me today
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Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Rage
Infertility, IVF, Surrogacy, Transitioning into Parenthood
High Risk Pregnancies, Medical Trauma, Miscarriage, NICU, Neonatal Loss
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EMDR Therapy
A powerful tool to process trauma, birth experiences, NICU stays, or grief that still lives in your bodyGrief Therapy & IADC
For those navigating pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or the death of a loved one—especially when words aren't enoughAttachment-Based Support
Exploring how your earliest relationships may be showing up now—as a parent, partner, or simply as youInner Child Work
Helping you care for the younger parts of yourself that still carry pain, fear, or unmet needsMind-Body Awareness
Learning to listen to your body’s signals and regulate your nervous system in a way that feels safe and empowering
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English
Spanish
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Cash Pay:
45 Minute Session: $200
60 Minute Session: $220
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If you do not have Aetna and cash pay is a hardship, I have partnered with Mentaya, a company that assists clients in claiming their out of network benefits through their insurance. Click here to check