Therapy for Maternal Mental health 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.
Seeking Support Through Change
You may be:
You spend so much of your time caring for others that there's little space left for yourself. On the outside, it may look like you're managing everything, but internally you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched thin.
You may find yourself constantly worrying, overthinking, or carrying responsibilities that never seem to end. Perhaps you're navigating changes in a relationship, adjusting to motherhood, struggling to set boundaries, or trying to find your footing during a major life transition. Maybe you're carrying emotional wounds from past experiences that continue to impact how you see yourself and connect with others.
You may be the person everyone depends on—the one who holds things together, takes care of others, and keeps moving forward even when you're running on empty.
As a mother, you may be navigating the emotional and physical demands of caring for your family while wondering where your own needs fit in.
As a first-generation adult, you may feel caught between family expectations, cultural values, and the life you're trying to build for yourself. You may struggle with guilt, anxiety, burnout, or the feeling that you're carrying more than you can manage alone.
Therapy provides a space where you don't have to have all the answers.
Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, strengthen your sense of self, and create healthier ways of navigating relationships, responsibilities, and life's transitions.
Our Services
Maternal Mental Health
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.
About Me
Hi, I'm Susana
I created Sostén Therapy because I believe everyone deserves a place where they feel supported. As a mother, first-generation daughter, and bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand the unique challenges that can come with balancing family responsibilities, personal goals, relationships, and life's many transitions. My hope is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
I understand how easy it can be to become overwhelmed when you're balancing the needs of family, relationships, work, and the expectations you place on yourself. 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.
At Sostén Therapy, my goal is to help you feel supported as you navigate anxiety, motherhood, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the many roles you carry. Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your daily life.
My Therapeutic Approach
I believe that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Every individual brings a unique story, set of experiences, strengths, and challenges, which is why I tailor the therapeutic process to meet your specific needs and goals
My style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that every person's story deserves to be heard without judgment and that meaningful growth happens within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
Above all, I view therapy as a collaborative process. Rather than following a rigid approach, I thoughtfully integrate different therapeutic modalities based on your unique needs, preferences, and goals. Whether you're navigating anxiety, motherhood, relationship challenges, life transitions, or personal growth, I will work alongside you to create a personalized path toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
My hope is that you leave therapy with a deeper understanding of yourself, stronger coping tools, healthier relationships, and greater confidence in your ability to navigate life's challenges.
