Helping mothers heal, find calm, and thrive through motherhood.

Specialized therapy for postpartum, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, medical moms & infertility.

San Diego, Orange County, and Support Throughout California

Jen Mendoza mother and owner of Motherthrive Therapy

When motherhood looks different than you dreamed.

If your journey into motherhood has been harder, heavier, or lonelier than you expected, you’re not alone.

Many mothers find themselves navigating birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, loss, or unexpected medical challenges— all while trying to hold everything together.

At MotherThrive Therapy, I help you heal from the hard parts, calm your nervous system, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect with the intuition that’s already within you.

With specialized therapy and compassionate support, you can find your way back to thriving in motherhood.

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  • You feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of yourself in motherhood—even when you’re doing your best.

  • Anxiety and constant worry are stealing the joy you hoped to feel in this season of life.

  • You had a high-risk pregnancy, difficult birth or a complicated postpartum, and you’re still carrying the weight of it.

  • You’ve experienced the grief of infertility, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss— and the world around you keeps moving while you feel stuck and alone.

  • You’re navigating the complex emotions of parenting a medically fragile or disabled child, and it feels heavy and lonely.

  • You feel disconnected from the version of yourself you used to know.

Does this sound familiar?

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You want to feel better, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Healing from a hard start to motherhood can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, or medical stress.

At MotherThrive Therapy, we’ll work together to help you heal from what you’ve been through, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with the calm, confident mother you long to be.

You deserve support that understands the complexity of your journey — and a clear path forward toward healing.

  • Together we can calm the fears, build your confidence, and prepare you for a birth and postpartum experience rooted in trust and connection.

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  • Calm your mind, ease the self-doubt, and release the weight of mom-guilt so you can truly be present with your baby and yourself.

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  • Heal from the difficult experiences of birth and postpartum so you can reconnect with yourself and step into motherhood with new strength.

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  • Compassionate support to help you process the emotions and grief related to parenting a child with disabilities or complex medical needs.

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  • Find grounding, healing, and emotional resilience after infertility struggles, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss.

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  • Heal the overwhelm and stress stored in your nervous system, so you can become the calm, connected mother you’ve always wanted to be.

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Jen Mendoza, owner and founder of Motherthrive Therapy

Hey, I’m Jen!

I'm a licensed therapist and a mom of three, certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), specializing in helping mothers heal from the hardest parts of their motherhood journey — from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.

I take a personalized, holistic approach that nurtures both your mind and nervous system, helping you reconnect with your calm, confidence, and inner wisdom.

As a [recovering] perfectionist and mother myself, I understand how overwhelming motherhood can feel — and how powerful it is to release the pressure to be perfect and trust yourself again.

It's an honor to walk alongside you as you step into the calm, connected mother you long to be.

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    “I have had the privilege of working alongside Jennifer Mendoza, and I can confidently say she is an outstanding therapist. Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice, making her a highly skilled and reliable professional. What sets her apart is her genuine passion for her work, which shines through in every session.
    Jennifer’s comforting and kind demeanor creates a welcoming and safe environment for her clients, allowing them to feel fully supported and understood. She is consistently reliable, always showing up with compassion and thoughtful care. Her dedication to her clients’ well-being is truly inspiring, and it’s clear that she is deeply committed to making a positive impact in their lives.”

    -Jennifer Matlock-Boggs, LPC, LMHC, D-SAACP, Level II

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    "I have known Jen for almost a decade and have had the pleasure of working with her. Knowing her as a therapist, colleague and friend, I have witnessed how fiercely dedicated Jen is to her work and to her clients. Her approach is warm, non-judgmental, and compassionate. As a fellow therapist, I appreciate how Jen is a forever learner and seeker, investing in her clinical practice so she can further enhance her skills, which is so important as a therapist and helper. I highly recommend Jen!"

    - Melissa Grisi, LCSW, CAADC, TCTSY-F, RYT 500

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Ready to feel calm, confident and connected in motherhood?

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to start thriving in motherhood.