Therapy for Women & Mothers in Carlsbad & San Diego
You Don’t Have to Keep Running on Empty
Therapy for anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of motherhood. Find support in understanding what keeps you feeling stuck and creating meaningful change.
In-person therapy in Carlsbad and online throughout California.
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From the Outside, You Look Fine.
On the Inside, You Are Barely Keeping It Together.
You are used to being the one who handles things. You keep going, take care of what needs to get done, and show up for the people who depend on you. Lately, it feels harder.
Whether you are navigating motherhood, a major life transition, or the demands of everyday life, you feel overwhelmed or anxious, constantly thinking ahead, questioning yourself, or wondering why you are not handling things better.
The strategies that helped you get this far, like pushing through, staying productive, or keeping everyone happy, are starting to take a toll.
Therapy can help you understand what is underneath these patterns, work through what keeps getting activated, and find a way of moving through your life that feels more like you.
Meet Vera
Hi, I am Vera.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and perinatal mental health.
I work primarily with women and mothers who are used to holding it all together and who are finally ready for real change. Whether you are navigating motherhood, fertility challenges, anxiety, burnout, or patterns rooted in the past, I can help you understand what is keeping you stuck.
My approach is warm, practical, and focused on more than just talking. Together, we will work toward meaningful changes in how you feel, respond, and move through your life.
Services
Support for What You Are Carrying
Therapy tailored to what you are navigating now, while also making space for the patterns and experiences underneath it.
In-person therapy and counseling in Carlsbad, serving Oceanside, Encinitas, and North County San Diego, with online therapy available throughout California.
Therapy That Goes Beyond Talking
Understanding why you feel or react a certain way can be helpful, but insight alone does not always change how you feel.
Our work can include EMDR therapy, attachment-focused approaches, and attention to both your mind and body. We will explore what is happening in your life today while also working with the experiences and patterns underneath it.
The goal is to create meaningful change in how you feel, relate to yourself and others, and move through your life.
How It Works
Three Steps to Getting Started
Free Consultation
We will connect for a brief, no-pressure call to discuss what brings you to therapy, how I can help, and answer any questions you may have.
Your First Session
We will explore what is happening in your life, what you would like to change, and the experiences and patterns that may be contributing to current challenges.
Begin the Work
Together, we will develop an approach tailored to your needs, combining practical tools with deeper work, including EMDR, attachment-focused therapy, and nervous system and body awareness.
What People Are Saying
5.0 stars on Google
“Vera creates a rare and important space that feels both safe and real, something truly valuable in a healing journey. With deep compassion, clarity, and just the right touch of humor, Vera helps clients reconnect with their bodies, make sense of complex trauma, and move forward w...”
Jeanie
“Vera is a trusted colleague. Recently I joined a year long training program through an organization where Vera is affiliated. I was overwhelmed and felt like a fish out of water after the first meeting. I reached out to Vera for support and guidance. She took the time to help me...”
Rachel
“Vera is a highly skilled, capable and intelligent therapist. She is good at honing in on what's really important and focusing on making meaningful change with her clients. Vera specializes in working with moms through postpartum and beyond, and has extra training and expertise in...”
Katie
“Vera creates a rare and important space that feels both safe and real, something truly valuable in a healing journey. With deep compassion, clarity, and just the right touch of humor, Vera helps clients reconnect with their bodies, make sense of complex trauma, and move forward with confidence. But it's the commitment to her own growth that truly sets her apart from other clinicians and lets me know that my referrals are receiving the very best care.”
Jeanie
A Friendly Face
You May Have a Furry Greeter
Meet Bella, my office dog, who often joins me for in-person sessions. She brings a little extra warmth to the therapy room.
If you prefer a dog-free session or have allergies, just let me know.
You Deserve to Feel Like Yourself Again
You do not have to keep pushing through on your own. Schedule a free consultation to talk about what is bringing you to therapy, what you are looking for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
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