Therapy for Postpartum and First Generation based in Bakersfield, CA
Therapy for mothers, and first-generation adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationships, and life's changing seasons.
Therapy That Helps You
Helping You Carry Less and Feel More Like Yourself Again
Maybe you’re the one everyone turns to, but no one really asks how you’re doing. You’re navigating motherhood, relationships, family expectations, or the pressure to keep everything together—and somewhere along the way, you’ve lost space for yourself.
At Sostén Therapy, you don’t have to have it all figured out. This is a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and finally make room for yourself. I provide compassionate, culturally responsive therapy for adults navigating motherhood, anxiety, burnout, relationships, and the unique pressures of being first-generation. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel supported, understood, and more connected to yourself.
Seeking Support Through Change
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You may be feeling :
You feel overwhelmed by the weight of everyone’s needs.
You are struggling to balance who you are with who others expect you to be.
You feel guilty prioritizing yourself.
You are tired of surviving and want to feel more connected, grounded, and present.
If this feels familiar, therapy can be a place where you don’t have to hold everything at once—or translate your experience to be understood. You get to have space too.
Meet Your New Postpartum and First Generation Adult Therapist in Bakersfield, CA
Hi, I'm Susana Robles, LMFT
At Sostén Therapy, I provide culturally responsive therapy for postpartum mothers and first-generation adults who are navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, family expectations, and major life transitions. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself while building a life that feels aligned and sustainable.
I created Sostén Therapy because I believe everyone deserves a place where they feel genuinely supported. As a mother, first-generation daughter, and bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand the complexity of balancing family responsibilities, personal goals, relationships, and life transitions—all while trying to hold yourself together through it. I understand how quickly life can become overwhelming when you’re meeting the needs of everyone else while also trying to meet high expectations for yourself.
At Sostén Therapy, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel seen, and feel supported without needing to hold it all together. Together, we work through anxiety, motherhood transitions, relationship challenges, life stress, and the many roles you carry—so you can feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your daily life.
Therapy Services
Postpartum
Find support as you navigate the emotional, mental, and identity changes that often accompany pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.
First Generation Adult Experiences
Explore the challenges of balancing family expectations, cultural values, and your own goals while building a life that feels authentic to you.
Anxiety & Stress
Life transitions, postpartum experiences, and first-generation expectations can bring added stress and overwhelm. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, manage anxiety, and navigate these changes with greater clarity and ease.
Relationships & Life Transitions
Life changes can shift our relationships, identities, and sense of self. Whether you’re navigating a new chapter, changing family dynamics, setting boundaries, or working through relationship patterns, therapy can help you make sense of the transition and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
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What People Are Saying:
You don’t have to do this on your own
This all resonates, here are the next steps!
1. Book Your Free Consultation
Many women come to therapy wondering if they're "overreacting," feeling guilty for needing support, or unsure where to even begin. A free 15-minute consultation is a chance for us to connect, talk about what you've been carrying, and see if we're a good fit. Whether you're navigating motherhood, postpartum changes, anxiety, or the pressure of balancing everyone's expectations, you don't have to figure it out alone.
2. Schedule Your First Session
Once you're ready, we'll find a weekly appointment time that fits your schedule. Consistent sessions create space to slow down, process what's been weighing on you, and begin making meaningful changes—without feeling like you have to do it all on your own.
3. Reconnect With Yourself
Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, work through anxiety, guilt, or overwhelm, and help you reconnect with the version of yourself that may have been lost beneath responsibilities, cultural expectations, or the demands of motherhood. My goal is to help you feel more confident in your voice, more connected to yourself, and more grounded in the life you're building.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My fee for individual therapy is $185 per session.
I am happy to provide you a superbill each month to give to your insurance. Please check with your insurance about your out of network mental health benefits - many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
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I offer secure virtual therapy sessions for adults across California. Online sessions are a great option if you prefer the convenience of home, have a busy schedule, or want privacy while exploring family dynamics, guilt, and anxiety.
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Sessions are 50 minutes long and I meet with clients weekly, as from my experience this allows us to do the deeper work in virtual therapy across California. Together, we’ll create a safe, judgment-free space to talk openly, explore patterns, and build practical strategies for boundaries, anxiety, guilt, etc.
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You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of the people I work with reach out because they're feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or tired of carrying so much on their own.
Therapy may be helpful if you:
Feel responsible for everyone else's needs while neglecting your own
Struggle with anxiety, stress, or feeling constantly "on"
Feel overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, work, relationships, or family responsibilities
Have difficulty setting boundaries without guilt
Find yourself caught between family expectations and your own goals
Feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
Are navigating a major life transition, relationship challenge, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or changes in your identity
Want a space where you can focus on yourself without judgment
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In our first session, we'll take time to get to know one another and review your intake information together. We'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy, what you've been carrying, and what you hope feels different moving forward. The first few sessions are an opportunity for you to share your story at your own pace while I get to understand your experiences, relationships, and the challenges that have shaped where you are today. Throughout the process, I'll continue checking in to make sure you feel heard, supported, and that our work together aligns with what you need.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through one of my contact forms —I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Get in touch with your Postpartum and First Generation Adult Therapist in Bakersfield, CA
Contact Information.
Email: sostentherapy@gmail.com
Call or Text (661)-379-7280 to get started today!
