Postpartum Therapist
Austin, TX
You expected to feel joy. Instead, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. You are not failing — you are struggling, and you deserve real support. Specialized perinatal mental health care in English and Spanish.
What Is Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 new mothers. Unlike the "baby blues" — which typically resolve within two weeks — PPD is a serious mood disorder that requires professional support. It can appear immediately after birth or up to a year later.
It does not mean you are a bad mother. It does not mean you don't love your baby. It means your brain chemistry is adjusting to one of the most significant transitions a human body can experience.
As a bilingual Latina therapist trained in Perinatal Mood Disorders through Postpartum Support International (PSI), Marilu understands the cultural pressures that make it harder for Latina mothers to ask for help.
You May Be Experiencing Postpartum Depression If…
Persistent Sadness
Crying more than usual, feeling empty, or hopeless without a clear reason.
Overwhelming Anxiety
Constant worry about your baby's health, your abilities as a mother, or intrusive thoughts.
Emotional Numbness
Feeling disconnected from your baby or unable to bond the way you expected.
Exhaustion Beyond Tiredness
Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, difficulty concentrating, or brain fog.
Isolation & Withdrawal
Pulling away from your partner, family, or friends; feeling alone even when surrounded by people.
Birth Trauma
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intense distress related to a difficult labor or delivery experience.
Perinatal Mental Health Support
How Marilu Supports New Mothers
EMDR for Birth Trauma
EMDR is highly effective for processing traumatic birth experiences, intrusive memories, and postpartum PTSD.
CBT for Postpartum Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and restructure the anxious thought patterns that fuel postpartum worry and perfectionism.
Culturally Responsive Care
As a Latina therapist, Marilu understands the cultural expectations around motherhood — the pressure to be strong, to not complain, to do it all.
What to Expect in Postpartum Therapy
Free 15-Min Consult
A no-pressure call to share what you're experiencing and ask questions. No commitment required.
Intake & Assessment
Marilu uses validated screening tools (Edinburgh Scale) to understand the full picture of your experience.
Personalized Treatment Plan
A plan built around your specific symptoms, cultural background, and goals.
Ongoing Telehealth Sessions
Weekly 50-minute sessions via secure video — from your home, during nap time, wherever works for you.
"Becoming a mother is one of the most profound transformations a person can go through. When it's harder than expected, that doesn't mean you're broken — it means you need support. That's what I'm here for."
Common Questions About Postpartum Therapy
Insurance Accepted
$165/session self-pay · Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement
You Don't Have to Feel This Way
Postpartum depression is treatable. With the right support, you can feel like yourself again. Take the first step today.
Telehealth Postpartum Therapy
Available throughout Texas and California via secure video sessions