Pregnancy Loss Therapy in Los Angeles
Losing a pregnancy is a kind of grief that few people talk about—but it changes everything. It can feel like the world has moved on while you're still stuck in a fog of sadness, guilt, or shock. Whether it was an early loss, a miscarriage, or stillbirth, the emotional pain is real, and it deserves support.
In case you’re new here, I’m Karla Hernández, a licensed therapist specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health. If you’re grieving the loss of a pregnancy, I want you to know: your pain matters, your grief is valid, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
At Alma de Madre, I offer perinatal and postpartum therapy in Los Angeles that honors your loss and helps you move through the pain with compassion, not pressure.
What is pregnancy loss therapy?
Pregnancy loss therapy provides emotional support and space to grieve a miscarriage, stillbirth, or any type of pregnancy loss. While others may expect you to “move on,” this space invites you to slow down, process your emotions, and make meaning of your experience. In therapy, we explore complicated emotions like guilt, anger, sadness, or shame, and give you room to talk openly about your loss in a space free of judgment. Together, we work on rebuilding trust in your body, your emotions, and yourself. We honor your grief without timelines or expectations, and gently navigate the relationships, triggers, and decisions that come after a loss.
Most common symptoms of grief after pregnancy loss
- Deep sadness, emptiness, or crying spells
- Guilt or self-blame about the loss
- Feeling emotionally numb or detached
- Anger toward your body, medical providers, or the situation
- Difficulty concentrating, sleeping, or eating
- Isolation or withdrawal from others
- Triggers around certain dates, places, or announcements
How do I know if I need therapy after pregnancy loss?
- Do I feel like I "should be over this" but I'm not?
- Am I struggling to talk about what happened without shutting down or crying?
- Do I feel disconnected from myself, my body, or my relationships?
- Am I avoiding situations that remind me of the loss?
- Do I want support, but don’t know how to ask for it or where to begin?
If you relate to any of these, pregnancy loss therapy can help you process your grief in a safe and validating space.
How we treat pregnancy loss in Los Angeles
My approach to pregnancy loss therapy in Los Angeles is trauma-informed, gentle, and client-centered. There are no expectations here—only space for your truth.
In our work together, we may focus on:
- Naming and validating the full range of emotions you’re feeling
- Exploring the impact of the loss on your identity, relationships, and daily life
- Processing trauma responses from medical experiences or emotional shock
- Using somatic tools to regulate overwhelming emotions stored in the body
- Creating rituals or ways to honor your loss and your healing journey
I use a combination of:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to manage anxious thoughts and emotions
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques to regulate stress
- Self-compassion and boundary-setting strategies to reduce guilt and pressure
- Guided emotional preparation for postpartum to ease the transition into motherhood
Therapy is not about eliminating worries entirely—it’s about helping you navigate them with greater clarity and confidence.
What topics can we talk about in therapy for pregnancy loss?
Every mother’s experience is different, but therapy may include:
- Guilt, shame, or anger after loss
- Processing medical trauma or physical pain
- Fear of future pregnancies or trying again
- Navigating grief in your relationship or family
- Rebuilding a sense of trust in your body and identity
- Finding ways to honor and remember the loss
Ready to get started?
Book a consultation call
No pressure, no judgment—just a space to share what you’re going through and see if this support feels right for you.
Let’s meet where you are
Whether you’re running on no sleep, feeling stuck in survival mode, or just need someone to validate how hard this is, we’ll start from exactly where you are.
Start healing and thriving in your motherhood
With the right support, you can release the guilt, find balance, and reconnect with yourself—because you deserve to feel whole, not just needed.
Pregnancy loss therapy specialists in Los Angeles
I specialize in pregnancy loss therapy in Los Angeles, helping women process miscarriage, stillbirth, or any kind of pregnancy loss with compassion and care. This work is about honoring your grief, making space for your emotions, and finding meaning after unimaginable heartbreak.
Loss may change your path—but it doesn’t have to define your future. With the right support, healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk through this alone.
Tips & resources for coping with pregnancy loss
- Allow yourself to grieve without timelines—your pain is real
- Journal or write a letter to the baby as a way to process emotions
- Avoid toxic positivity; seek validation, not fixes
- Engage in gentle movement, rest, or rituals that feel meaningful
Talk to a therapist who understands the complexity of this grief
Hello! I'm Karla Hernández
LCSW perinatal and postpartum therapist serving women in Los Angeles and surrounding areas
I help new moms in Los Angeles navigate postpartum anxiety, depression, and the emotional shifts of motherhood. After experiencing my own struggles, I saw how much real support is missing for mothers. My practice is here to change that—offering trauma-informed, compassionate care that meets you exactly where you are. You don’t have to do this alone.
Book your pregnancy loss therapy for postpartum anxiety in Los Angeles, CA
- Intake (50 to 60 minutes) $200
- 50 minute individual therapy sessions are $200
- I accept Aetna and Cigna insurance
- Additionally I partner with Mentaya, who may help you get reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out of network benefits (I have a link to check benefits instantly to see if you qualify)
FAQ
Pregnancy loss is far more common than most people are led to believe. It’s estimated that 10–20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, though the real number may be even higher, especially considering early losses that happen before a person even knows they’re pregnant. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s easy—or that your grief is any less valid. Each loss is deeply personal, and the emotional aftermath can feel isolating when no one else seems to acknowledge it. You deserve support, even when others minimize it.
How to cope with losing an unborn child?
There’s no “right” way to grieve the loss of a pregnancy. Some people feel overwhelming sadness, others feel numb, angry, or even confused about what they’re supposed to feel. Coping starts by giving yourself permission to feel it all—without judgment or pressure to be okay. Therapy offers a compassionate space to express emotions that may feel too heavy or complicated to share elsewhere. It can also help you find rituals of closure, reconnect with your body, and slowly begin to reestablish emotional grounding after loss.
Is there grief counseling for baby loss?
Yes—and it matters. Pregnancy loss therapy is a specific type of grief counseling designed to support individuals and couples grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, or any pregnancy that didn’t go as planned. It acknowledges that your grief may be invisible to others but still all-consuming. In therapy, your pain is not minimized, and you’re not rushed to “move on.” It’s a space where you’re allowed to talk about the baby, the future you imagined, and the weight you carry—all without judgment.
How painful is misoprostol for miscarriage?
The physical process of miscarriage with misoprostol can be deeply painful—not just physically but emotionally. Many women report severe cramping, heavy bleeding, nausea, and exhaustion, which may last several hours or days. But beyond the physical experience, it’s the emotional intensity—the waiting, the fear, the loneliness—that leaves a lasting impact. Therapy can help you process not just what happened to your body, but how it felt to go through it, especially if the experience was traumatic or unsupported.
How to heal from losing a pregnancy?
Healing from pregnancy loss is not about forgetting or “getting over it.” It’s about learning to live with your grief in a way that honors your experience and your emotions. Therapy can support you in creating space for all that you feel: sadness, love, fear, anger, hope. Over time, it becomes possible to carry your story with less weight and more compassion—for yourself, your body, and your future. You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to rush your healing.