Telehealth in California Inclusive/Affirming Perinatal and OCD Therapy

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Welcome!

I’m Emily Beltran (she/her), a neurodivergent, queer-affirming therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and parenting support. I know seeking support takes courage—especially when you’re worried about being misunderstood. Here, you’ll find a safe, affirming space to show up exactly as you are.

What I Offer
The perinatal period looks different for everyone, and I support individuals and families through its many stages. Whether you’re exploring family building as an LGBTQ+ individual or couple, navigating fertility challenges, experiencing loss or pregnancy after loss, or adjusting to life postpartum, you deserve care that feels inclusive and compassionate.

I also provide therapy for parents navigating the joys and challenges of raising young children—especially highly sensitive or neurodivergent kids. As both a mom of three highly sensitive, neurodivergent boys and a former preschool teacher and parent educator with experience in early childhood mental health, I bring both personal and professional understanding to this work. Together, we’ll create space to process the stresses of parenting while supporting your child’s growth and your own well-being.

This journey—whether through parenthood, healing from trauma, or navigating OCD—can bring joy, but also uncertainty, overwhelm, grief, or fear. Together, we’ll work through challenges like intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, and trauma, while building tools for healing, resilience, and connection. You don’t have to navigate it alone—I will walk alongside you with warmth, respect, and evidence-based support.

How I Work
Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in safety. I draw from trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches, integrating EMDR, ERP, CBT, and mindfulness to support your healing and growth. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, reduce distress, and feel more grounded in your life.

Trainings and specialties

The National Association of perinatal social workers (NApsw) conference

Emily is a member of NAPSW and presented on OCD in the Perinatal Period at the NAPSW Conference in May of 2025.

EMDR

Completed EMDR Therapy Basic Training in September 2019 through the EMDR Institute.

Gottman method couples therapy

Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Emily uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy in her work.

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD (ERP)

Completed this training through the Cognitive Behavior Institute in August 2023

The advanced practice of emdr for perinatal and infant mental health

Completed this training through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness in December 2020

Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

Passed the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist exam through Postpartum Support International in August 2020.

Reproductive Grief care certification for individuals

"Those who have completed Life Perspectives' Reproductive Grief Care Certification for Indiciduals understand the profound impact of reproductive loss. They have completed 10 hours of training and are committed to helping set a standard of compassionate care and serve as an example and resource to invite men and women to begin healing."

Completed in August 2022