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postpartum and couples therapy in Monterey, CA

Therapy for New Parents

Therapy for moms and dads and couples through postpartum and beyond

Get postpartum treatment for mood, sleep and couples
that is based in empathy, understanding
and is backed by
research 

Hi, I'm Kristina Anzell

I am a Clinical Social Worker in Monterey and also provide online therapy in California and Florida.  I am passionate about helping moms, dads and couples who are struggling with pregnancy, postpartum and the young children phase of life to go from just surviving, to thriving.  

I want parents in this phase to know that this is a rough time! That you are not alone in your pain, shame, guilt, relationship struggles, and that it does get better with the right support.  

 

Growing your family comes with a lot of changes and steep learning curves.  It is only natural that we struggle with this transition.  

I want to help moms, dads and couples get the support they need and break through the guilt and shame that a lot of parents face in the first few years of parenting.  

Kristina Anzell, LCSW, Postpartum and Couples Therapist

Postpartum and Couples Therapy Services

Postpartum Depression

If you feel disconnected, numb and irritable: 

I can help you learn ways to feel like yourself again. 

Postpartum Anxiety 

If you are starting to lose control of your thoughts, moods or relationships:  

I'll help you feel more stable and learn ways to build your relationships. 

Couples Therapy

If you are fighting more, feeling like roommates, and disagreeing on parenting: 

I can help you learn ways to effetely fight and get back to loving each other. 

Postpartum Sleep Issues

If you are having a hard time sleeping: 

I can help you learn new ways of getting and staying asleep.  

Pediatric Sleep Consulting

If you are struggling with your babies sleep: 

I can help you learn the foundations of baby sleep and sleep coaching methods.  

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Postpartum and Couples Therapy Services

What to expect when in therapy with Kristina Anzell 

01

Structured sessions

5-10 minutes to set an agenda for the session to make sure we are working on what you want to work on, and review the action plan from the week before.
30-40 minutes to dig in and get honest and vulnerable with yourself.
5-10 minutes to learn a new skill and create an action plan for this week to come.

03

Achievable Goals 

We create SMART goals in 3 month increments.  These are goals that are relevant to your life, but broken down into bite sized pieces so that you are actually able to make movements toward your goals! Every 3 months we will evaluate where we are in our goals and make adjustments as needed.  Once you have met all of your goals, you are done with treatment!

02

Action Plans

Every session you will create an action plan for between sessions and review the action plan from the last session.  This helps us work on your goals outside of the session.  The more you work on something the sooner you will see change!

04

Measurement-Based

We don’t just rely on “how are you feeling?” We look at measurements of stress and sadness, and movement on goals to assess if treatment is working or if there needs to be adjustments in the way we are working. 

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