Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PMH-C
Breea Wainwright
Specializing in perinatal mental health, attachment-based therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy
I’m really glad you found your way here. I specialize in supporting Black mothers and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting years, especially when everything looks “fine” on the outside but your body and mind are saying otherwise.
Breea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and Alameda County, California, serving the Los Angeles and Alameda County area and providing virtual therapy statewide in California.
Meet Breea
My work is deeply rooted in perinatal mental health, attachment-based therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. This means we do not just focus on symptoms. We look at the full picture, including your sleep and nervous system, your relationships, and the support you do or do not have. We gently explore the identity shift that comes with motherhood, along with the grief of who you were before. We also make space for the pressure to be strong and the reality that caring for a baby can quietly reset your entire life, even when your love for your child is deep and steady.
Attachment-based therapy is a central part of how I work. Together, we explore how your early relational experiences have shaped the way you give and receive care today. We look at the patterns that show up under stress, including how you ask for help, how you protect yourself, and how you respond when you feel overwhelmed or unsupported. This work is never about blame. It is about understanding your patterns so you have more choice and flexibility in how you show up in your relationships now.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is another core part of my approach. The transition into motherhood is one of the most significant role transitions a person can experience. IPT helps us focus on what often drives postpartum distress the most: support, communication, and role changes. We look at what your life was like before baby, what you expected postpartum to feel like, and what is actually happening now. We strengthen communication, clarify expectations, reduce conflict, and increase meaningful support in your real life.
A lot of moms come in saying, “I should be grateful, but I feel disconnected,” or “I cannot sleep because my mind will not shut off,” or “I am doing everything and still feel like I am failing.” In our work together, we slow down and name what is happening without judgment. Then we build a plan that fits your real life.
I also bring an added layer of understanding for Black mothers. Many of us were raised with the idea that strength means doing it all. In therapy, we gently reframe that. Strength can also mean allowing yourself to be supported. We name the fear that can live in the background of pregnancy and birth. We name the mistrust in medical spaces. We name the exhaustion of being high functioning while quietly falling apart.
You will never have to perform in this space. You will not be minimized or told your experience is “normal” when you know it is not. I am here to help you make sense of what you are carrying, strengthen your relationships, build the right kind of support, and feel more like yourself again, one step at a time.
We Might Be a Good Fit If…
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You had a baby and expected to feel joy, but instead feel overwhelmed, anxious, tearful, or unlike yourself. You may love your baby deeply and still feel disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of who you are now.
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You are not sleeping, even when the baby sleeps. Your mind may race at night. You may replay conversations, worry about something happening to your baby, or feel constantly on edge. It may look like depression, but underneath it feels like your nervous system will not slow down.
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You are carrying the strong Black woman identity and struggling to ask for help. You may feel like you should be able to handle this on your own because other women in your family did. At the same time, you feel depleted and quietly resentful that no one sees how much you are holding.
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Your relationship has shifted since baby arrived. You and your partner may be keeping score. You may feel misunderstood, unsupported, or stuck in the same arguments. Through attachment and interpersonal work, we can explore the patterns underneath the conflict and create new ways of communicating and repairing.
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You experienced birth trauma, a high-risk pregnancy, infertility, reproductive loss, or a delivery that did not go as planned. You may have flashbacks, avoidance of medical spaces, or a sense that your body betrayed you. You want space to process what happened without being dismissed.
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You are navigating a major role transition. Returning to work. Leaving work. Becoming a stay-at-home parent. Parenting multiple children. Caring for aging parents while raising a baby. You feel like your life has reset and you are trying to figure out how to move forward.
How This Works
Investment and Payment Options
I believe therapy should feel accessible and transparent from the start.
I accept Quest Behavioral Health, Anthem Blue Cross CA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Aetna, and Anthem EAP. If you plan to use insurance, we will verify coverage before your first full session.
For clients who prefer private pay, my rate is $350 per session.
You are always welcome to ask questions about payment, insurance, or options during our consultation.