Specialized Therapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness

for parents across California

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Welcome!

Becoming a parent is one of the most profound transitions we experience—emotionally, physically, relationally, and psychologically. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, grieving a loss, or adjusting to life after baby, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or even unrecognizable to yourself.

You're not alone. And you don’t have to go through it alone.

I’m Dr. Mina Grigoryan, PhD, PSY- 26390, a licensed psychologist specializing in the mental health needs of pregnant and postpartum women, NICU parents, and families navigating the transition into parenthood. I provide personalized, trauma-informed therapy to support you through it all—at your pace, and on your terms.

Moms & Parents To Be

Expert, Compassionate Therapy for the Perinatal Journey

The perinatal period is often filled with both joy and vulnerability. For many women and their loved ones, this chapter brings profound emotional shifts, identity changes, and moments of deep overwhelm.

This season is tender and transformative—and it deserves specialized care.

Who I Work With

I provide therapy for:

• Pregnant and postpartum individuals

• NICU parents and trauma survivors

• Those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss

• Individuals with perinatal OCD, anxiety, or depression

• Parents seeking stronger bonds with their children

• Women and families adjusting to major life transitions

  Sessions are available in-person in California and via secure telehealth across the state.

What Sets Me Apart:

I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to this work.

I’m a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience and advanced training in:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) for early trauma intervention

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – the gold standard for perinatal OCD

• Circle of Security Parenting – an attachment-based approach to strengthening the parent-child bond

How R-TEP Helps with Trauma

The Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) is an advanced, research-based extension of EMDR therapy designed to treat recent or ongoing trauma before it becomes more deeply embedded.

R-TEP may be especially helpful for individuals who have experienced:

• A difficult or traumatic birth

• Pregnancy complications or medical scares

• NICU stays or medical trauma related to an infant

• Unexpected loss or crisis during the perinatal period

Unlike traditional talk therapy, R-TEP targets the neurobiological imprint of trauma—working directly with the brain and nervous system to reduce distress, reprocess painful experiences, and restore a sense of safety and emotional balance. It’s gentle, effective, and can be used early—before trauma solidifies into chronic symptoms like anxiety, panic, or PTSD.

For many of my clients, R-TEP provides meaningful relief when they’re still in the thick of it—and helps prevent long-term emotional fallout.

How ERP Helps with Perinatal OCD

Intrusive thoughts after childbirth—like fears of harming your baby —can feel terrifying and isolating. These thoughts are a common symptom of perinatal OCD and do not reflect who you are as a parent.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. It helps you gradually face triggering thoughts or situations, while resisting the urge to avoid, check, or neutralize them.

ERP retrains the brain to respond with less fear and more confidence—helping you reconnect with yourself and your child. It’s safe, evidence-based, and always tailored to your comfort level

Parenting Support for Infants, Toddlers & Young Children

Compassionate, Expert Therapy for the Perinatal Journey

Tailored care for women, parents, and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum, OCD, trauma, and life transitions.

Mina Grigoryan, PhD

PSY-26390

I’m a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through the perinatal period and beyond. My practice specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and reproductive trauma.

I believe that therapy is a deeply relational, transformative experience. Whether you’re experiencing acute distress, grief, identity shifts, or simply feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you reconnect with your resilience and move toward healing. 

My Approach to Therapy

I approach therapy as a collaborative and transformative relationship—one that honors your lived experience, adapts to your needs, and unfolds at your pace. My work is rooted in four guiding principles:

1. Matrescence-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care

Becoming a parent is a profound developmental shift—physically, emotionally, socially, and psychologically. This transition, known as matrescence, involves redefinition of identity, relationships, and one’s sense of self. It’s not always talked about, but it’s deeply felt.

Whether you’re grieving who you were before baby, navigating evolving relationships, or simply trying to stay grounded amid the daily chaos, our work will support you in understanding and integrating these changes—without judgment or pressure to “bounce back.”

My approach is also culturally informed and identity-sensitive. I recognize that matrescence does not occur in a vacuum—your experience of motherhood is shaped by your culture, family system, intergenerational patterns, community, and lived experience. I strive to create a therapeutic space where all parts of you—your story, your roots, your values—are respected and integrated into treatment.

Together, we will explore how you define motherhood, how it's been modeled for you, and how you want to embody it now—with care that’s relational, individualized, and grounded in both neuroscience and cultural humility.

2. Trauma-Informed & Relational

I create a therapeutic space grounded in safety, consent, and trust. Whether you're navigating reproductive trauma, birth trauma, medical trauma, or past wounds that are resurfacing during parenthood, my approach is sensitive to how trauma lives in the body and impacts relationships. Healing happens not in isolation, but in connection—our relationship is part of the work.

3. Evidence-Based Practices

I draw from gold-standard, research-supported treatments, including EMDR, R-TEP (for early trauma), Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD), and Circle of Security Parenting as well as Child, Parent, Psychotherapy (for attachment). These modalities are thoughtfully integrated to meet your unique goals and clinical needs.

4. Depth, Not Just Symptom Relief

Therapy is more than symptom reduction. I’m here to help you explore, grow, and reconnect—with yourself, your story, and your relationships. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a safe space to be seen and supported, we’ll work together to create meaningful change.cialties

A Personal Note

My desire to become a psychologist began early—sparked by curiosity and shaped by role models who showed me how healing happens through safe, attuned relationships. Today, as both a clinician and a mother, that early calling has deepened into a heartfelt commitment to support others through life’s most tender transitions.

When my own son spent time in the NICU, I experienced firsthand the emotional intensity, grief, and uncertainty that can accompany the early days of parenthood. At the time, I didn’t know about early trauma interventions like the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP)—and while talk therapy was helpful, I often wish I could have accessed trauma informed care. That experience continues to shape my work and deepens my empathy for the families I serve.

I believe no one should have to navigate this journey alone. My goal is to provide the kind of care I once needed: compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in both clinical expertise and human connection. I’m here to help you feel supported, seen, and strengthened—wherever you are in your journey.