Therapy for Postpartum Mothers and First Generation Adults based in Bakersfield, CA
Therapy for mothers, women, 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
You might be the one everyone depends on—the one who keeps it together, takes care of everyone else, and pushes through, even when you're running on empty. Whether you're adjusting to motherhood or carrying the expectations that often come with being a first-generation daughter, it's easy to lose sight of yourself along the way.
Therapy is a space where you don't have to keep holding everything together. Together, we'll help you reconnect with yourself, understand what's weighing on you, and create a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and true to who you are.
Seeking Support Through Change
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You may be feeling :
You’ve gotten used to holding a lot—often without pause, and often without being asked how you’re doing in return.
You may feel like you’re constantly “on”—thinking ahead, managing responsibilities, reading the needs of everyone around you, and trying to stay one step ahead so nothing falls apart. Even when things are quiet, your mind isn’t.
There’s a mental list that never really turns off. And no matter how much you do in a day, it can still feel like it wasn’t enough.
In motherhood, you may be loving your child deeply while also feeling overstimulated, touched out, irritable, or guilty for needing space. You may wonder how something that matters so much can also feel so heavy at times.
As a first-generation adult, you may feel the weight of navigating two worlds—carrying family expectations while also trying to build a life that feels aligned with you. You might notice guilt when you set boundaries, pressure to always be the strong one, or the sense that you’re figuring everything out alone.
No matter how it shows up, there may be a quiet exhaustion from always being the one who adapts, holds, and keeps going—no matter how full you already feel.
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
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.
Many of my clients are used to being the strong one—the person others rely on—while quietly carrying stress, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty on their own. Over time, it can start to feel like there’s no space left for them.
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
Move from feeling overwhelmed and exhausted to feeling more grounded, confident, and in control of your daily life.
Relationships & Life Transitions
Strengthen your relationships and gain support through life's changes with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
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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.
sostentherapy@gmail.com
Call or Text (661)-379-7280 to get started today!
