Women’s Trauma & Life Transitions Therapy In Newport Beach, CA
MEET LETICIA
Helping You Come Back to Yourself
I help women in Newport Beach, CA heal from trauma, navigate life's transitions, and reconnect with themselves so they can move beyond survival mode, trust themselves again, and create lives that feel grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.
Why This Work Is Personal
This work is deeply personal to me.
Like many of the women I work with, I've experienced the impact of generational trauma and know what it feels like to lose yourself while trying to keep the peace, meet expectations, or simply survive.
I also know that life transitions can challenge even the strongest sense of self.
Becoming a mother transformed me in ways I never expected, bringing both incredible joy and moments that required me to rediscover who I was. That experience deepened my empathy for women navigating identity shifts, changing relationships, and the emotional weight that often comes with major life transitions.
My own healing—and my journey through motherhood—taught me that healing isn't about becoming someone different. It's about returning to yourself with greater compassion, self-trust, and authenticity.
That realization is what inspired me to become a therapist.
Who I Support
Trauma & Healing
Childhood trauma, generational patterns, survival responses, anxiety, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
Life Transitions & Identity
Becoming a parent, relationship changes, loss, major transitions, gender and sexual identity, and rediscovering who you are.
Relationships
Boundaries, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, and rebuilding trust in yourself and others.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility/IVF, traumatic birth, and the transition into parenthood.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Healing your relationship with food, your body, control, and self-worth.
How We’ll Work Together
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed.
I integrate somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and Perinatal Mental Health with a deep understanding of how trauma can affect both the mind and body.
Together, we'll work to regulate your nervous system, build self-trust, strengthen your relationships, and help you move through life's transitions with greater confidence and resilience.
You Don’t Have to Earn Your Worth
I believe healing begins when you no longer have to earn your worth through people-pleasing, perfectionism, or constantly proving you're enough.
Therapy in Newport Beach, CA is a space where every part of you is welcome—where you can slow down, feel understood, reconnect with your body, and build a life that reflects who you truly are, not just who you've had to be.
If you're ready to stop surviving and start living with more confidence, clarity, and connection, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
Therapy with me is
What Therapy With Me Feels Like
Compassionate
→I create a space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
Collaborative
→We'll work together to create a therapy experience that's tailored to your goals, values, and lived experiences.
Body- Centered
→We'll explore not only your thoughts, but also what your body is holding, helping you find lasting relief.
I know what it’s like…
For a long time, I believed my value came from taking care of everyone else. I became the one who held it all together, anticipated other people's needs, and kept moving no matter how exhausted I felt. Like so many people who grow up with generational trauma,I learned to stay small, stay strong, and stay in survival mode.
What changed wasn't that my past disappeared—it was that I stopped believing I had to keep carrying it alone. I learned to listen to my body instead of pushing through it. I discovered that my needs weren't a burden, my boundaries weren't selfish, and my worth was never something I had to earn.
That healing changed the way I move through the world, and it's what inspired me to become a therapist.
Today, I help others break free from the patterns that once helped them survive but no longer allow them to truly live. Together, we'll gently untangle the beliefs, protective patterns, and nervous system responses that have kept you stuck, so you can reconnect with yourself, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels grounded, authentic, and fully your own.
What makes Another Day Psychology, Inc. different
⟡ Maybe you've spent so long taking care of everyone else that you can't remember the last time you asked yourself what you need.
⟡ Maybe food, your body, or the number on the scale have become the only things that feel like they can be controlled, even though you're exhausted by the constant mental noise.
⟡ Maybe becoming a parent—or trying to become one—has brought old wounds to the surface, leaving you wondering why everything feels so much harder than you expected.
If any of that feels familiar, you're not alone.
I don't believe you're broken or that you need to be "fixed." I believe your mind and body learned ways to survive experiences that felt overwhelming, unsafe, or too much to carry alone. Together, we'll gently make sense of those patterns instead of judging them.
My approach blends trauma-informed talk therapy with somatic work, helping you understand not only why you feel the way you do, but also how to reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe. We'll move at your pace, build practical tools for everyday life, and create a space where you don't have to earn your worth by being perfect, productive, or everything to everyone.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about coming home to the person you've always been underneath survival.
Our Services
THERAPY FOR POSTPARTUM
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You don't have to carry it all alone. Together, we'll make sense of what you're experiencing, calm your overwhelmed nervous system, process the parts of your story that still hurt, and help you reconnect with yourself—not just as a parent, but as a whole person. Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or adjusting to the many transitions of parenthood, therapy can help you feel more grounded, supported, and like yourself again.
THERAPY FOR LGBTQIA+
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You deserve a space where you don't have to explain or defend who you are. Together, we'll process what's been weighing on you, build self-trust, strengthen your relationships, and help you create a life that feels authentic, connected, and true to you.
THERAPY FOR COUPLES
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Together, we'll identify the patterns keeping you stuck, rebuild trust, strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and create healthier ways of relating to one another. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and inclusive of all relationship structures, helping you build a relationship that feels secure, authentic, and aligned with your shared values.
THERAPY FOR EATING DISORDERS
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You don't have to keep living this way. Together, we'll explore what's beneath these patterns, heal your relationship with food and your body, and help you reconnect with trust, flexibility, and freedom—without shame or diets.
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA & PTSD
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Together, we'll work to understand how trauma has shaped your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system while building practical tools to help you feel more grounded and secure. Using a trauma-informed, somatic approach, we'll focus on helping your mind and body reconnect, so you can move beyond survival and begin living with greater peace, confidence, and authenticity.
SOMATIC BASED THERAPY
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Healing isn't just about talking; it involves your body, too. Together, we'll gently tune into your nervous system, build a greater sense of safety, and release patterns of stress and trauma that no longer serve you. You'll learn to trust your body again, feel more grounded in the present, and respond to life instead of constantly reacting to it.
A Peek Behind the Therapist Hat
When I'm not wearing my therapist hat, you'll usually find me chasing after my toddler, attempting to drink my coffee while it's still hot, or spending time with my family. Motherhood has stretched and humbled me, teaching me that life rarely goes according to plan—and that there's often beauty in the unexpected.
I believe taking care of ourselves isn't selfish, which is why you'll often find me at the gym. Moving my body is one of my favorite ways to recharge and reconnect with myself. I also love coffee, exploring new places, weekend adventures, bookstores, and discovering a new restaurant or hidden gem.
At home, you'll find me curled up with my dogs, getting lost in a good book, catching up on a favorite show, or enjoying time with the people I love. I appreciate the little things—belly laughs, meaningful conversations, cozy nights in, and the perfectly imperfect moments that remind us we're human.
At the end of the day, I'm a real person who understands that life can be messy, complicated, and full of unexpected transitions. I know what it's like to juggle different roles, question yourself, and keep showing up when things feel hard. My lived experience, combined with my professional training, allows me to meet you with authenticity, warmth, curiosity, and compassion. My hope is that in therapy, you'll feel genuinely seen, supported, and encouraged as you find your way back to yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I provide secure online therapy to clients throughout California, including Newport Beach, Westlake Village, and Santa Barbara. As a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), I can provide telehealth therapy to clients who are physically located in California at the time of their sessions.
My California practice focuses on supporting women navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, relationships, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, infertility, eating disorders, and LGBTQIA+ identity and experiences.
Whether you're in Newport Beach, Westlake Village, Santa Barbara, or another California community, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and work through the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.My practice focuses on supporting women navigating trauma, life transitions, relationships, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, eating disorders, and other periods of significant change.
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I provide secure online therapy to clients throughout Florida, including Jupiter, Winter Park, and West Palm Beach. As a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I can provide telehealth therapy to clients who are physically located in Florida at the time of their sessions.
My Florida practice focuses on supporting women navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, relationships, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, infertility, eating disorders, and LGBTQIA+ identity and experiences.
Whether you're in Jupiter, Winter Park, West Palm Beach, or another Florida community, therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down, understand what you're experiencing, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. This allows me to provide therapy to clients located in California and Florida through telehealth.
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My work is grounded in extensive trauma-informed training. I hold certifications and advanced training in Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Perinatal Mental Health, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Level II. I draw from these approaches based on your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
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PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is a specialized professional certification offered by Postpartum Support International (PSI) for clinicians and other professionals who work with individuals and families during the perinatal period. The certification includes specialized education, advanced training, and an examination focused on perinatal mental health.
As a PMH-C clinician, I have specialized training to support clients navigating mental health concerns related to pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and the transition to parenthood. Learn more about PSI's Perinatal Mental Health Certification
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I am a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I also maintain specialized training and certifications in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Somatic Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II). My professional development is informed by organizations including the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Postpartum Support International (PSI), and GLMA.
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My work goes beyond simply talking about what happened. I help clients understand how trauma, relationships, expectations, and major life transitions can affect both the mind and body. Through a combination of somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, we work toward feeling safer in your body, trusting yourself, setting healthier boundaries, and reconnecting with who you are beneath survival patterns.Learn more about GLMA
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Yes. My early clinical experience included working in treatment settings specializing in eating disorders and addiction, and eating disorder treatment remains an important part of my practice.
I take a trauma-informed approach to eating disorder recovery and recognize that eating behaviors often serve a purpose beyond food. Therapy may explore the relationship between food, body image, control, emotions, trauma, relationships, and self-worth.
I am also connected with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and its eating disorder treatment referral resources.
[Learn more about Eating Disorder Therapy →]As a therapist, I believe you deserve a space where you can talk openly about your identity, relationships, sexuality, gender, family, and life experiences without having to educate your therapist or worry about judgment. My practice is grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed care.
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Yes. I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and work with clients navigating identity, relationships, coming out, family dynamics, gender and sexuality, and other experiences that may intersect with mental health and life transitions.
I am a member of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality and am also listed in the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, resources that reflect my commitment to providing inclusive and affirming care.
[Learn more about LGBTQIA+ Therapy →]
My work with eating disorders is grounded in a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive approach that recognizes the complex relationship between eating, body image, emotions, relationships, and life experiences.
Find eating disorder treatment through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders
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Yes. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and specialize in supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.
I work with concerns including postpartum anxiety, depression, rage, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, identity changes, relationship changes, overwhelm, and difficulty adjusting to parenthood. I also support women who are trying to conceive, experiencing infertility, or navigating IVF.
[Learn more about Perinatal Mental Health Therapy →]