Top-Rated Birth Trauma Therapy LOS ANGELES
Empowering working moms to overcome birth trauma and design a life they truly love.
What is birth trauma?
Birth is a powerful and transformative experience, but for some mothers, it can leave behind unexpected emotional scars. Birth trauma refers to a difficult childbirth experience that can be emotionally distressing and leave you feeling unsafe, unheard, or out of control.
Common experiences that may lead to birth trauma include:
Feeling unheard or unsupported during labor and delivery
Emergency medical interventions (e.g., forceps delivery, emergency c-section)
Complications affecting the mother or baby
Loss of control or dignity during the birthing process
This isn't an exhaustive list. Your traumatic birth experience is valid and you deserve support, even if you don't see it represented here. Know that you can still be grateful for a healthy baby while grieving your birth experience.
Birth trauma can have a lasting impact on your mental health, leading to symptoms like:
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Difficulties bonding with the baby
At our practice, we understand the complexities of birth trauma and offer compassionate, attachment-focused support to help you heal and reclaim your sense of self as you navigate motherhood.
How birth trauma therapy & coaching can help
The path to healing after birth trauma is unique to each woman. We offer both therapy and coaching services to empower you on your journey, addressing both the emotional wounds of the past and the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
Here's how we can help.
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Through evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), you can work through the emotional pain and negative thoughts associated with your birth experience.
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Learn healthy ways to manage anxiety, depression, flashbacks, or other symptoms of birth trauma.
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Reconnect with your inner strength and develop a sense of empowerment after feeling vulnerable during childbirth.
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Therapy can help you develop assertive communication skills to advocate for yourself and your needs as you navigate the postpartum period.
Therapy:
Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to process the emotional impact of your birth experience. Here's how therapy can help:
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Identify goals related to motherhood, career, self-care, and overall well-being. Together, we'll develop strategies to achieve those goals and build confidence in your abilities.
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Birth trauma can shake your sense of self. Coaching can help you explore your values and aspirations in motherhood, career, and your personal life, fostering a sense of wholeness.
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Build resilience and manage stress through practical strategies for prioritizing self-care and integrating it into your busy life.
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Birth trauma can make it difficult to bond with your baby and experience the joys of motherhood. Coaching can help you work through these challenges and rediscover fulfillment in your parenting role.
Coaching:
Coaching focuses on empowering you to move forward and create the life you desire as a mother and entrepreneur. Here's how coaching can help:
Choosing between therapy and coaching:
Both therapy and coaching can be powerful tools for healing and growth. If you're unsure which approach is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation to explore your specific needs and develop a personalized roadmap to recovery and empowerment.
Meet our top-rated birth trauma professionals
1. Dr. Lilit Ayrapetyan
I'm a clinical psychologist and private practice owner with over fifteen years of experience providing mental health services. But beyond that, I'm also a mom like you who understands the challenges of navigating traumatic childbirth, reclaiming your identity, and integrating motherhood, career, and personal life. These experiences have led me to focus on providing coaching, workshops, and courses to better serve as many mamas as possible.
Education: Doctorate in Psychology, Psy.D., Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology, M.A
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #27743, training in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
Specialty Areas: Motherhood, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Career Building, Balancing Parenting, Mindful Parenting, Attachment
2. Armine Manukyan
Armine is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Dr. Lilit. She is a bilingual Armenian-speaking therapist who specializes in helping women navigate motherhood challenges, including traumatic pregnancy and birth, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and more. Armine is passionate about supporting women from diverse backgrounds to build a more fulfilling life.
Education: Master of Arts degree (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University
Credentials: Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Perinatal Mental Health, Maternal Mental Health.
FAQs about birth trauma therapy & coaching
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Here are some common signs and symptoms that women report after experiencing a traumatic birth:
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about your birth experience.
Feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on a regular basis.
Struggling to bond with your baby or feel disconnected from them.
Difficulty trusting medical professionals or feeling unsafe in healthcare settings.
Isolating yourself from loved ones.
These are just a few examples of how birth trauma can negatively impact you. If you're struggling but don't identify with these specific experiences, we encourage you to reach out for support.
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Yes! There is no time limit on healing from trauma. It's never too late to seek help and begin your healing journey. You don't need to be newly postpartum to benefit from getting support.
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Our services are for women who have directly experienced birth trauma or other postpartum and motherhood challenges.
If you're the partner of someone who has experienced birth trauma, we recommend checking out the resources at Postpartum Support International (PSI). They offer several specialized online support groups, including dads and parents.
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Yes! Dr. Lilit's membership community, The Rhythm Room, is made for mothers across the world.. If you're interested in therapy, you must be in the state of California at the time of your appointment due to licensing regulations.
Ready to reclaim your power and heal from birth trauma?
Don't let birth trauma hold you back from the fulfilling life you deserve. Take the first step towards healing and schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.
During your consultation, you can:
Briefly discuss your birth experience and how it's impacting your life.
Learn more about therapy and coaching options.
Get a sense of our approach and how we can help.
Don't wait any longer. Invest in your well-being and start your healing journey today.