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Meet Rachel Benavidez

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139106

Perinatal Mental Health Certified

Pregnancy and the transition to motherhood can lead to significant changes, but many women also experience unexpected feelings of anxiety, sadness, and emotional strain. If you find yourself dealing with prenatal anxiety, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, or persistent worries about your baby know that you're not alone. Therapy can provide a sense of grounding, support, and confidence. I incorporate somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice to help women understand how stress, anxiety, and trauma can be within the body. By learning to recognize bodily signals and working with them gently, we can alleviate feelings of overwhelm, regulate the nervous system, and foster emotional healing.

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Professional Perinatal Counseling with Rachel Benavidez

Perinatal Mental Health is one of the most important areas in need of support during pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period. 

Insurance Accepted: 

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California

  • Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

  • Quest Behavioral Health

  • United Behavioral Health

* Out of network - we will work together for reimbursement via a "Superbill" to submit to your insurance. 

Rates:

  • ​With Insurance - you may need to pay the copay dependent on your insurer​

  • Out of Network:

    • Individual: $180​

    • Couples: $200

    • Family: $200

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Areas of Expertise

Postpartum Anxiety and Depression 

Prenatal Anxiety

Trauma

Parent-Child Attachment

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Risk Factor Check List for Perinatal Mental Health Disorders

Multi choice

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If you checked 3 or more boxes, you are more at risk for a perinatal mental health disorder during pregnancy or postpartum. Please reach out for help to reduce your risk.

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Motherhood is a challenging transition and it is normal to struggle. You are not alone.

Let's Connect

Thank you for contacting me. I will reach out to you within 24-48 business hours. 

© 2023 by Rachel Benavidez, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139106. All rights reserved.

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