Postpartum Therapy for Moms in Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio
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Virtual Therapy for ambitious moms navigating postpartum anxiety, mental load, career, & family life
Welcome to Balanced Minds Therapy & Coaching.
We specialize in postpartum therapy for high-achieving moms who are navigating big emotional transitions, mentally, physically, and professionally.
As a licensed therapist and a mom myself, I understand how overwhelming life after baby can feel, even when it looks like you have it all together from the outside.
The postpartum experience is more than just a “season.”
It’s a complete shift in identity, relationships, priorities, and expectations.
Yes, there may be moments of joy. But for many working moms, this time also brings:
A deep sense of isolation, even when you’re rarely alone
Constant decision fatigue and mental overload
Guilt about not doing enough at home or at work
Pressure to "bounce back" physically, emotionally, and professionally
Trouble communicating with your partner or feeling like you're on the same team
Anxiety, rage, irritability, sadness, or intrusive thoughts that catch you off guard
Physical symptoms like sleep issues, muscle tension, headaches, or stomach discomfort
These challenges are common, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to carry.
This might sound familiar if you’re:
Wondering how you’re supposed to keep excelling at work when you barely recognize yourself
Resentful that your partner’s life hasn’t changed as much as yours
Missing the version of you who felt calm, clear, and capable
Longing for support that gets what you're going through—not just surface-level check-ins
At Balanced Minds Therapy, we offer more than coping tools.
We offer a place to exhale, process, and feel understood.
Together, we’ll work to:
Navigate the mental and emotional weight of early motherhood
Process your changing identity, career goals, and evolving relationships
Build tools to manage postpartum anxiety, stress, and perfectionism
Reconnect with yourself in ways that feel grounding—not performative
Whether you’re experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or just a quiet sense of burnout that no one else seems to notice—we’re here for you.
Postpartum counseling can help.
Therapy for new moms isn’t about fixing you; it’s about supporting you through one of the most significant transitions of your life.
Working with a therapist who understands the mental and emotional load of postpartum life can make all the difference, especially when you’re balancing a demanding career, a growing family, and your own identity in the middle of it all.
In postpartum therapy, we’ll work together to:
Make sense of the identity shifts that come with new motherhood and help you feel more grounded in who you are now
Build sustainable coping tools to manage anxiety, overstimulation, decision fatigue, and burnout
Strengthen communication with your partner so you don’t feel like the default parent or invisible manager of the home
Address perinatal mental health struggles, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or intrusive thoughts
Reclaim space for yourself outside of the mom role, without guilt
Develop a support system that supports you, and learn how to ask for help without feeling like you’re failing
Start to feel more confident and clear-headed again, even when life feels messy or unpredictable
The postpartum season is full of contradictions. You can feel grateful and resentful. You can love your baby and miss who you used to be.
If you’re ready for a change, schedule a free 15-minute consultation today!
Meet Sanah Kotadia
Postpartum Therapist for Moms Across Texas |Serving Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio
Many of the moms I work with are used to being on top of things. They’ve built careers they care about. They’re capable, thoughtful, high-achieving and right now, they’re also overwhelmed & burnt out.
After having kids, everything feels different. There’s the mental load, the relationship shifts, the pressure to “bounce back” at work, the guilt when nothing feels balanced.
It’s a lot to carry, especially when you’re the one holding all the moving pieces together.
I get it. Not just as a therapist, but as a mom who’s lived through it, too.
I became a therapist before I became a parent. But postpartum gave me a new understanding of what it means to feel exhausted and unsure of who you are right now. That experience shapes the way I work, with curiosity, with honesty, and with space for all the parts you’re trying to balance.
As a South Asian woman and the oldest daughter, I also bring a lens that honors the cultural pressure to be the strong one, the selfless one, the one who doesn’t ask for much. I know how heavy that can feel in motherhood.
You don’t need to justify why this is hard. You need a space to talk about it with vulnerability, and that’s what I’m here to offer.
If you’re ready to make a change, schedule a free 15 minute consultation today!
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Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Education: Master's Degree in Counseling
Specialties: Postpartum Identity, Transition into Motherhood, People-Pleasing as a Mom, Poor Boundaries, Perfectionism, Anxiety, ADHD & Motherhood, Codependency, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, New Motherhood, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
Modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy
Availability: My practice is fully virtual. Therapy services are available for people across Texas and coaching services are available nationwide.
FAQs about postpartum therapy
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No. You don’t need a diagnosis to seek support. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or just not like yourself after having a baby—that’s reason enough. Therapy can help you sort through what’s coming up, understand yourself better, and build tools that actually fit your life right now.
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That’s exactly why I offer flexible, virtual therapy for moms across Texas—including evenings and lunch-hour appointments. You don’t need to rearrange your whole life to get support. In fact, therapy can be one of the few places where you get to take up space without managing anything else.
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That’s more common than you think. You don’t need to have the “right words” to start therapy. So many of my clients show up feeling emotionally overloaded or like they’ve lost pieces of themselves. My job is to help you sort through that not to have it all figured out before you begin. Schedule a free consultation today!
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Yes. Many couples find that life after baby brings up tension, resentment, or distance they didn’t expect. I offer relationship-focused therapy for new parents who want to communicate more clearly, share the mental load more fairly, and feel more like a team again. Whether you're navigating exhaustion, emotional disconnection, or just trying to understand each other in this new season, I can help.
My postpartum counseling services
Individual therapy
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As a postpartum counselor, I provide personalized one-on-one mental health services to help new and expectant mothers navigate the complex emotional and psychological changes of motherhood. Through our sessions, we'll work together to:
Process the transition to parenthood and identity shifts
Develop healthy coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and burnout
Address perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms
Rediscover a sense of self and personal fulfillment
Build a sustainable support system and learn to ask for help
Couples therapy
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The addition of a new baby can put a significant strain on your relationship. In our couples sessions, we'll focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts in a healthy way, and strengthening the bond between partners as you both adjust to your new roles. This can be especially helpful for:
Working through the challenges unique to the postpartum period
Rebuilding a sense of partnership and shared vision for your family
Aligning on parenting philosophies and supporting each other as parents
Addressing any underlying relationship issues that may have been exacerbated by the transition to parenthood
Individual coaching
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Sometimes you just need an objective sounding board and practical guidance to help you navigate the demands of new motherhood. My coaching services provide a structured, action-oriented approach to:
Setting realistic, achievable goals for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Identifying and overcoming barriers to self-care
Improving time management and organizational skills
Developing an empowered, balanced mindset
Couples coaching
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For partners navigating the transition to parenthood, my coaching services can help you:
Establishing an equitable division of household and childcare duties
Improving time management and organizational strategies as a team
Developing effective communication skills and conflict-resolution techniques
Creating a shared vision and concrete steps for your family's future
Moms support group
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Connection and community are so important during the postpartum journey. In my support group, you'll have the opportunity to:
Share your experiences in a safe, judgment-free space
Learn from and support other new moms going through similar challenges
Receive guidance and practical tips from myself and the group
Build a network of like-minded women for ongoing encouragement and accountability
Reach out today to reclaim your postpartum wellness
The transition to motherhood is intense, beautiful, and often overwhelming. But you don't have to navigate these challenges alone.
At Balanced Minds Therapy & Coaching, I'm dedicated to providing the specialized care, tools, and support you need to not just survive, but truly thrive in this new chapter of your life.
Whether you're struggling with postpartum mood disorders, identity shifts, or the relentless mental load of parenting, I'm here to listen without judgment and work collaboratively to find solutions that empower you.
Don't wait until you're at the breaking point. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a more balanced, fulfilling postpartum experience. Your mental health and well-being are so important, and you deserve to feel confident, connected, and in control as you embark on this incredible journey of motherhood.