Postpartum Depression Support Groups in Los Angeles County

As you hold your new baby in your arms you think, "this should be the happiest moment in my life, why isn't it though?" If you feel this way then this may be what is called postpartum depression and you are not alone. Postpartum depression is a temporary and treatable condition. When seeing a mental health care professional about your postpartum depression you should make sure that they specialize in treating postpartum depression and that they belong to one of the major organizations that provides postpartum depression related support and education. PostPartum.net is a great start if you are looking for support. Another site that has been greatly recommended to me is postpartum.meetup where you can join a postpartum meet up group near you. There is no support better than someone else going through the same thing.

Coordinators

Southern California Co-Coordinator: Karen Lee, LMFY

Santa Clarita Valley

25050 Avenue Kearny

Suite 201

Valencia, CA 91355

Telephone: 661.254.1578

Southern California Outrerach Sandra M. Wolf , M.A., MFT

3855 E. La Palma

Anaheim, CA 92807

Available to provide workshops and presentations in Orange County, LA, and Inland Empire areas

Telephone: 714.747.6959

Southern California Co-Coordinator: Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, ADTR, NCC

Los Angeles

6310 San Vicente Bl. #350

Los Angeles, CA 90048

310-289-2202

Southern California Co-Coordinatore: Andrea Schneider, LCSW

San Gabriel Valley

1433 East Route 66

Suite E

Glendora, CA 91740

Telephone: 626.241.6812

Los Angeles California Support Group Locations

SUPPORT GROUPS: The following groups offer support at no charge for women who are at risk of or are experiencing distress such as isolation, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, insomnia, trauma, and other difficulties during pregnancy or postpartum. Support groups provide a safe and caring place for connection and recovery. Please call or email for more information.

Bi-lingual Telephone Support Southern California

Simona Montanari

Fee: None

Telephone: 818.834.5779

Although I had some trouble finding specific group locations for the many cities in Los Angeles you can check with the mental health department of the hospital in your city for hospital run and local group support.