Pregnancy can hold more than one feeling
Perinatal and Postpartum by video across California.
Making Room for Big Feelings in Pregnancy
You may feel hopeful and worried, excited and uncertain, sometimes within the same hour. Other people's expectations about how pregnancy should feel can make it harder to speak honestly about your own experience.
Shoreline's perinatal service includes expecting parents, not only people who have already given birth. Misty Goldenberg is the clinician listed for this work.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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You feel pressure to be happy all the time.
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Uncertainty is taking up a lot of space.
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A coming role change brings questions.
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You want support before the baby arrives.
01 · Understand
Make room for the experience you are having
You do not need to present pregnancy as either entirely joyful or entirely difficult. A therapeutic conversation can include uncertainty, changing roles, relationships and the support you want.
Clinical or medical concerns require appropriate direct care. This page does not interpret symptoms or replace your medical team. You can ask the practice about the scope of therapy and how it may fit alongside other care when relevant and authorized.
02 · Practice
Consider support before a transition
You can discuss expectations about parenting, work, rest and family involvement before those questions become immediate. A therapist can help you explore feelings and communication without claiming to predict how the transition will unfold.
If relationship concerns are central, ask whether an individual or couples format makes sense. If you are seeking individual support, it is okay for the focus to remain on you. A consultation can clarify fit, availability and the practical details of online sessions.
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
Do I have to wait until postpartum to see Misty?
No. The listed service includes pregnancy and expecting parents. Ask about current availability and whether the service fits your particular concerns.
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.
Explore Perinatal and Postpartum
Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.