Therapy in Glendale, 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 and gets to the heart of what you're feeling. This isn’t about sugar-coating motherhood or expecting you to smile through the hard parts. It’s about being real. You’ll find a space here where it’s okay to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, even resentful because all of it matters.
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Let’s meet where you are
Whether you're on your lunch break or hiding out in your parked car for a moment of peace, you can access therapy from anywhere. I offer online sessions to meet you in your reality. No need to clean up or pull it together. Show up exactly as you are.
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Start healing and thriving in your motherhood
I won’t ask you to be grateful for your pain or tell you to meditate it away. I use evidence-based approaches that validate your lived experience and help you work through it gently. You’re not broken, you’re just carrying a lot and you deserve support.
Explore our therapy services and specializations
Perinatal and postpartum therapy
READ MOREMotherhood doesn’t always arrive with joy and rainbows. For many women in Glendale, it arrives with sleepless nights, overwhelming decisions, and emotional whiplash. My approach to perinatal and postpartum therapy offers you a space to release expectations and begin healing. Together, we work through the guilt, confusion, and loss of identity that can come with this season of life.
Postpartum depression
READ MOREPostpartum depression can feel like a fog that just won’t lift. You might be going through the motions but feeling disconnected from everything, even your baby. If you’re in Glendale and struggling to find joy in this new chapter, you’re not alone. Therapy can help you feel more like yourself again.
Pregnancy therapy
READ MOREPregnancy brings a world of change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Even when it's planned or wanted, it can also be disorienting or anxiety-inducing. I support women in Glendale through every trimester, helping you process fears, prepare emotionally, and honor your evolving identity.
Postpartum anxiety
READ MOREIt’s more than being a "worried mom." Postpartum anxiety is a real and common condition that affects many women, especially in high-pressure environments. In Glendale, where expectations often run high, it’s easy to get caught in loops of fear and overthinking. You don’t have to live in fight-or-flight mode. Therapy can help calm your nervous system and give you your life back.
Postpartum PTSD
READ MORESome births leave behind more than physical scars. If your birth experience was traumatic, you may be feeling hypervigilant, emotionally numb, or triggered by everyday moments. Therapy offers a safe space to process what happened and begin to restore a sense of safety in your body.
Birth trauma
READ MOREYou’re not "too sensitive" or "overreacting." Birth trauma is real, and its impact can linger long after the hospital stay. If you felt ignored, violated, or unsupported during birth, I’m here to hold space for those stories and help you reclaim your power.
Pregnancy loss therapy
READ MORELoss is deeply personal and often invisible. If you’ve experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination, your grief deserves space. Therapy can support you through the waves of sadness, guilt, and confusion. In Glendale, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to honor what you’ve lost and begin to heal.
I serve women in Glendale and surrounding areas
I proudly serve women in Glendale, CA and surrounding neighborhoods like Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, and La Cañada Flintridge. Whether you’re catching your breath after a walk through Brand Park or seeking comfort during sleepless nights, support is just a click away.
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 Glendale, CA
Hi, I’m Karla Michele Hernández, a bilingual therapist supporting women in Glendale through postpartum transitions, birth trauma, and maternal mental health challenges. My work is rooted in honesty, cultural awareness, and radical compassion. Therapy with me is less about "fixing" and more about feeling safe enough to be exactly who you are.
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