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Molly is a licensed clinical social worker in California and the founder of Poppy Therapy, where she helps new moms and moms who want to find meaning and courage in the emotions, big decisions, transitions, and new experiences that come with motherhood. As a perinatal mental health therapist, Molly specializes in supporting parents through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. She became a therapist because she believes strongly in the healing that comes from allowing ourselves to feel and share our stories.
Motherhood is a wild ride. It’s impossible to predict how big changes like pregnancy, fertility challenges, becoming a parent, pregnancy loss, adoption, or returning to work as a parent will impact your relationships or how you feel about yourself and your identity. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or lonely as a parent. Maybe you feel isolated while caring for your baby, or don’t have the support you thought you’d have from your friends, family, or partner. Maybe your birth didn’t go as expected or was even really scary and you feel worried- like really worried- all the time. Maybe you’re not feeling ready to go back to work, or you’re feeling a lot of guilt about going back to work. Maybe the new demands of motherhood feel hard to manage (hello, sleep deprivation!) and you find yourself feeling irritable and angry. This isn’t what you thought motherhood would be like. Everyone’s experience is unique, but you are not alone. I understand, and I’m here to help. I am a therapist in Long Beach, California where I help postpartum women and new moms adjust to and thrive in the transition to motherhood. If you're looking to feel more confident, calm, and connected in motherhood, I'm the therapist for you.
Masters of Social Work | University of Southern California, 2017
White
White culture
English
Christianity, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
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Virtual and In Person
Postpartum depression, Anxiety, Trauma
Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Stress, Depression, Grief and/or loss, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Affirming, Calming, Empowering, Solution-oriented, Conversational
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Trauma-focused
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$205
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Individual Session
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Couples Session
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Family Session
Does not offer sliding scale spots
Molly is knowledgeable and experienced in different evidence based practices and trained in providing post partum support. This allows her to cater treatment to a client’s specific mental health needs using a person centered lens. Molly is open minded and empathetic creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients.
Molly’s grounded, professional, and personable skill set and presentation make her an ideal mental health provider. Molly is intentional, elevates others, and is highly respected by her fellow peers and colleagues. Her robust and in-depth knowledge ensures that clients will receive quality and excellent care and support. Molly is stellar as evident by her professional abilities. I confidently and highly recommend her.
Molly is a trusted colleague. Having worked with her in the field for many years, I know her to be a skilled and knowledgeable clinician. After having my second baby, I was so overwhelmed and would have definitely benefitted from someone with Molly’s expertise to walk me through it all. I would recommend booking with her if you’re looking for mental health support as a new or expecting mom.
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