You can need care while caring for someone new
Perinatal and Postpartum by video across California.
When New Parenthood Feels Overwhelming
There may be love, exhaustion, worry and a feeling that you should be coping better, all in the same day. New parenthood can be difficult to describe when the story you expected does not match the one you are living.
Misty Goldenberg offers perinatal and postpartum support at Shoreline. A consultation can help you ask about care for your own experience, not only how the baby is doing.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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You feel responsible for everything.
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The hard parts are difficult to say aloud.
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You want support for yourself as well as your family.
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You need a workable plan for video sessions.
01 · Understand
You do not have to minimize the hard part
You can talk about feeling overwhelmed without having to prove that you are grateful first. The clinician can ask about your concerns and consider what kind of assessment or support is appropriate.
A website cannot tell you whether an experience is an adjustment concern or something that needs another level of care. Describe what is happening directly through the approved intake process. If the concern is urgent, do not rely on an ordinary inquiry form for a response.
02 · Practice
Discuss a realistic way to participate
Video sessions can reduce travel, but they still require time, privacy and a plan for interruptions. Ask the clinician how to prepare and what arrangements may make participation workable. You do not have to assume that a new parent should manage everything alone.
You can also discuss whether individual support, couples work or another service best fits the question. Misty works with individuals and couples, with the specific arrangement considered in the consultation.
03 · Choose Your Next Step
Talk with the clinician who offers this work
Misty Goldenberg, AMFT, is listed for perinatal and postpartum care. Her approach includes attachment-based, somatic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed work, with experience in individual and couples support.
Ask about the specific concern, whether the format fits and what arrangements are needed for video participation. A consultation does not replace an individualized assessment or confirm an ongoing appointment by itself.
A therapist who fits you
These clinicians offer the related service. Availability and the right approach for your situation are part of the consultation.
Fees in brief
We are in network with Aetna (PPO and EPO plans only), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Blue Shield of California. Not every clinician is in network with every plan.
Seeing someone out of network? We provide superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
Rates and insuranceLicensed therapist
$180
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Associate therapist
$150
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Questions before you begin
Can I ask for help even if I cannot name exactly what is wrong?
Yes. Describe what you are noticing and ask about fit. A clinician can help clarify the concern and appropriate next steps through an individual assessment.
How do I ask about this service?
Tell the practice the broad kind of support you are seeking, your language preference and whether you have a clinician in mind. Fit, availability and any fee or insurance arrangement need to be confirmed before an appointment.
A small first step
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss provider fit, availability and the next step. Keep personal and health details out of an ordinary website inquiry. Ongoing sessions are offered by video within California.
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Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.