Therapy in Fullerton, CA | Counselor Karla Hernández
Motherhood is messy, magical, and maddening—and if you’re in the thick of it in Los Angeles, you're not alone. At Alma de Madre, we offer compassionate perinatal and postpartum therapy for women navigating the exhaustion, identity shifts, and silent struggles that often come with becoming a mom. Whether you're healing from a traumatic birth, grieving a loss, or just trying to stay afloat in the chaos of new motherhood, we’re here to remind you: you matter too.
How it works
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Book a consultation call
I offer therapy that cuts through the noise of what motherhood “should” look like. You won’t find pressure to perform or pretend here. Just a place where you can unravel, exhale, and start making sense of what you’re feeling.
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Let’s meet where you are
There’s no need to tidy up your house or yourself before therapy. I offer virtual sessions to meet you exactly as you are overwhelmed, exhausted, or in pajamas. Come as you are. You’re already doing enough.
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Start healing and thriving in your motherhood
I don’t expect you to "bounce back." Instead, we work together to move forward. Using techniques backed by research and grounded in compassion, we create space to feel, rest, and heal without judgment.
Explore our therapy services and specializations
Perinatal and postpartum therapy
READ MORETherapy during the perinatal and postpartum stages can be life-changing. In Fullerton, I help women process the emotional weight that often accompanies new motherhood whether it’s feeling numb, angry, overwhelmed, or just not yourself. Together, we unpack those layers and build tools for healing.
Postpartum depression
READ MOREPostpartum depression is not just about feeling sad. It can look like irritability, disconnection, guilt, and even rage. I provide a safe space for you to explore those feelings and understand what your mind and body are trying to communicate. In Fullerton, I walk with you as you rediscover lightness, joy, and hope.
Pregnancy therapy
READ MOREPregnancy brings both anticipation and anxiety. If you're pregnant in Fullerton and struggling with mood swings, fear, or past trauma, therapy can help you prepare emotionally and mentally for birth. We'll work on creating safety in your body and your story.
Postpartum anxiety
READ MOREIt might show up as racing thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or never feeling "relaxed enough." Postpartum anxiety is more common than you think. Therapy gives you tools to calm your nervous system and stay present with your baby and yourself.
Postpartum PTSD
READ MOREIf your birth experience was traumatic or you find yourself avoiding reminders, feeling hypervigilant, or emotionally disconnected, you may be facing postpartum PTSD. In Fullerton, I offer a trauma-informed approach to help you safely process and heal.
Birth trauma
READ MOREBirth doesn’t always go as planned. If your experience left you feeling violated, powerless, or unseen, therapy can help you make meaning of your story and reclaim your voice. Your story matters, and your healing is valid.
Pregnancy loss therapy
READ MORELoss can feel impossible to explain or even name. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, therapy offers a space to grieve on your own terms. I work with women in Fullerton to process the heartbreak and honor the love that remains.
I serve women in Fullerton, CA and surrounding areas
From downtown Fullerton to neighborhoods near Cal State Fullerton and Hillcrest Park, I work with women across the city and surrounding areas. Whether you live nearby or prefer virtual therapy, I’m here to support you through motherhood and beyond.
Testimonials
Karla is a great clinician with years of experience. Her trauma focus highlights every aspect of her work with mothers in perinatal and postnatal work as well as the LatinX community. She deeply cares for her clients growth and is supportive in their healing work. She is a highly skilled and trained clinician mastering the art of using evidence based practices whilst also considering individual perspectives.
Yeniss Paez, LCSW
I’ve had the honor and privilege of working side by side with Karla Hernandez. Getting to know her has been such an honor. She is committed to helping her clients with a nonjudgmental approach, working through trauma of all kinds. Being a birth doula I know how important it is, speaking with someone to improve material outcomes. Karla is key and is committed to helping her clients overcome trauma and grow.
Michelle Wilkerson, Birth and Postpartum Doula
Karla is a compassionate and dedicated maternal mental health therapist. She has worked diligently with clients in all paths of life and thrives particularly working with mothers. If you are looking for a therapist that understands the unique needs women face navigating the postpartum period and beyond, she is your go to resource.
Priscilla Gomez, LCSW
Hello I’m Alma de Madre | Postpartum therapist in Fullerton, CA
Therapy with me is not about fixing you because you’re not broken. My work is rooted in compassion, cultural awareness, and radical honesty. As a bilingual therapist, I support women in Fullerton through postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and more. Let’s navigate this chapter together.
Frequently asked questions
Insurance & Payment Information
I accept Cigna and Aetna insurance.
I also take out of network/self pay at my private pay rate. I currently partner with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy session though out of network benefits.
See if you qualify:
https://mentaya.co/checkbenefits/karlahernandez
Payments can be made through credit card and debit card, including FSA and HSA debit cards.
Cancellation Policy
I understand that life happens—especially in motherhood. However, to respect both my time and other clients who may need an appointment, I require at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the appointment will be subject to the full session fee.
If you miss a session without notice (no-show), you will be responsible for the full cost of the session.
Exceptions may be made in cases of emergencies, but please reach out as soon as possible if you need to reschedule.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, you can do so by contacting me via karla@almademadre.com or my phone number 562-457-0466
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059