Postpartum
Therapy
with Dr. Ivey Burton
As a mother and therapist, I understand the postpartum journey brings joy and challenge in equal measure.
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions you can’t name?
Are you wondering if your joy should feel different?
Struggling to connect with your baby or yourself?
Postpartum is about recovery and rebalancing identity, emotional health, and relationships. The shift can surface unexpected feelings, and without support, those emotions can grow heavy and isolating.
People Come To Me When They’re:
Anxious or sad after birth
Unable to sleep
Having intrusive thoughts
Questioning parental ability
Identity Issues
Feeling disconnected in relationships
"My therapy helps you break the thought loops keeping you stuck”
How My Postpartum Therapy Works
I use neuroscience and psychotherapy to work with new moms, helping them understand and get through the emotional and psychological changes postpartum.
We’ll set personalized goals so you can track progress and be more present, supported, and confident as a mom.
My approach includes:
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Helps you manage big emotions, stay present, and handle stress without shutting down. Especially useful when postpartum feelings feel overwhelming or “too much.”
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Guides you in making space for hard thoughts and feelings while still caring for your baby, your values, and yourself.
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Helps you slow down, soothe anxious thoughts, and be more present with yourself and your baby.
Postpartum Therapy With Results
After working together, clients report:
Trusting decisions, less second guessing
Reduction in “what if” spirals
Stronger connections with their baby
Reduced social comparison
Less perfectionism
Reconnection with self beyond role of mother
Therapy with me isn’t about pretending postpartum challenges don’t exist.
It’s about understanding them and knowing what actions take in order to move forward with compassion and strength.
Client Testimonials
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It was a hard step to take but one of the best decisions of my life. It brought me to Dr. Ivey Burton.I believed it would be a straightforward process but starting to unravel one issue led to another. Through it all, Ivey kept me focused on my goals for the last years of my life. Each session began there and enabled me to keep that as the focus.Even though my sessions with Ivey have come to an end, I find myself returning to the strategies she helped me to learn each day. Time with her was a gift!
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Collaborating with Dr. Ivey proved to be highly beneficial. Initially, I approached therapy with a reserved mindset. Dr. Ivey assisted me in comprehending my emotions and navigating my depression. She held me accountable after each session and provided me with the appropriate strategies to overcome my daily challenges. Consequently, I have improved my emotional management skills. She simply encouraged me to acknowledge my emotions, and over time, I developed effective coping mechanisms for managing anxiety and depression.
About Me
I’m a therapist and a mother who has lived through the emotional highs and lows of postpartum life.
I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and offer concrete strategies you can use right away. My approach balances depth and humor, helping clients engage with challenges in a more manageable way.
Outside of therapy I’ve been a lifelong athlete and am currently a masters swimmer, cyclist and an avid hiker who has climbed Kilimanjaro, trekked in the Himalayas, Andes, and, closer to home, the Sierra Nevada range.
I share my home (and much of my heart) with my two furry children. I’m also a devoted music fan who enjoys playing piano and finding inspiration in live music. These experiences remind me of the importance of balance, persistence, and joy in life – the values I also bring to my work as a therapist.
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles (1994)
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology (1992)
B.A. in Psychology, Rice University (1986)
Licensed Psychologist, California Board of Psychology #14900 (1996–present)
In practice for 33 years
Past teaching appointments at UCLA School of Medicine and King Drew Medical Center
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression and Anxiety (Russ Harris, M.D.) (2024)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Perfectionism and People Pleasing (Russ Harris, M.D.) (2024)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Grief and Loss (Russ Harris, M.D.) (2023)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills (Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.) (2023)
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
4 Steps to Get Started
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Fill out the contact form. No perfection needed, share as much or as little as you need to.
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We’ll chat for 15 minutes. You can ask questions, feel me out, and see if therapy with me is the right next step.
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I’ll get to know what you are currently struggling with, your history, and make a plan on how we will approach our work together.
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Regular sessions to understand your triggers, provide tools for grounding, and help you reclaim a sense of being present and in control of your life.