A safe place to land when motherhood feels harder than expected.

Therapy for moms in San Francisco Bay Area and across California. Specializing in anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma from trying to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

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IT FEELS LIKE

You’re constantly spiraling about whether you’re doing this right—overthinking everything and never fully able to relax.

Every decision you make feels like a test of whether you’re doing enough. Your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, and you can’t seem to turn it off. You’re terrified you’ll make a mistake or that something bad might happen.

Maybe you're doing everything you can to increase your chances of conceiving, only to end up feeling disappointed all over again.

Maybe you’re preparing for labor and wondering if you've prepared enough for everything that’s about to change.

Maybe you're checking on your sleeping baby one more time, questioning every feeding and sleep decision, or wondering if their development is on track.

Maybe your kids aren't babies anymore, but you're still second-guessing every parenting decision and wondering why this hasn’t gotten easier.

And it doesn’t stop there. The guilt creeps in and you start to feel like you’re failing. You know something needs to change, but you keep ending up in the same place.

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You’ve always been the strong one.

But something feels different.

You don’t feel like yourself. You’ve always been the one who works hard, plans ahead, and holds everything together—the one who gets it right. And now you’re in a season where nothing is going the way you thought it would.

Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or adjusting to motherhood, it just feels so damn hard. There’s so much pressure, so much uncertainty, and a constant stream of thoughts you can’t seem to turn off.

And it’s hard to admit, even to yourself, how much you’re struggling.

Maybe you’re wondering:

  • Why is this so hard for me?

  • Why can’t I relax or turn my brain off?

  • What if this doesn’t happen for me?

  • What if I’m not cut out for this?

  • Why can’t I just be present and enjoy this?

  • When does this start to feel easier?

  • Am I doing enough… am I missing something?

Hi, I’m Jessica

(Therapist, mom, & daughter of immigrants)

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Motherhood can change you in ways you didn’t expect—and not always in ways that feel good.

I believe that with the right support, you can move through this season without feeling like you’re drowning in it. Without losing yourself in it. This is a space for you to softly land—where your body can settle and where you don’t need to keep it all together.

For the past decade, I’ve supported mothers and aspiring mothers navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma—especially when it shows up as constant overthinking, overwhelm, falling into patterns you thought you’d outgrown, worrying about repeating what you experienced growing up, or feeling disconnected from yourself.

As a mom who previously struggled with infertility and pregnancy losses, I know how this can feel like too big of a challenge to carry on your own. As your compassionate thought partner, I help you make sense of what you’re feeling, untangle what’s been weighing on you, and take manageable, realistic steps toward the change you need in your life.

(Serving clients throughout San Francisco, San Mateo County, the Bay Area, and California via telehealth.)

Learn More About Me

Specialties

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Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

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Pregnancy & Postpartum

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Motherhood After The First Year

Professional References

  • "I have had the privilege of knowing Jessica Sirias Vasquez for over 10 years. Her commitment to her work is truly inspirational, and I believe that anyone fortunate enough to work with her is incredibly lucky to receive her steadfast support. If you are seeking a therapist who genuinely understands the complexities of anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma; especially during the delicate phases of trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum, I wholeheartedly recommend Jessica. Her kindness, expertise, and genuine care have transformed my life over the years, and I know she has touched many other lives as well. I am forever grateful for the positive impact she has made in the birthing community and I am confident she will continue to touch countless lives with her compassion and skills as a Marriage and Family Therapist."

    — Rebecca Garcia, Birth & Postpartum Doula

  • “Jessica is the kind of person who will make you comfortable to go deeper, just through her presence alone. And though that is plenty, she doesn’t just stop there. She is a brilliant clinician who constantly learning, growing, and developing. Her passion, ability to quickly notice patterns, therapeutic knowledge, systems thinking and quick humor makes her a gift to work with as a therapist and consultant. I’d strongly recommend Jessica Sirias Vasquez to those lucky enough to cross paths with her!”

    — BriAnna Webb Almanza, LMFT

  • "Jessica is an excellent and skillful clinician. She possesses deep knowledge and compassion and brings a thoughtful and grounded presence to her clinical work, creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore and grow. Jessica approaches challenges with curiosity and professionalism, always seeking to understand the full picture before offering guidance. Her commitment to ethical and trauma-informed care is evident in everything she does. I have great confidence in Jessica’s abilities as a therapist and would not hesitate to recommend her to clients seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated clinician.”

    — Ryan Noble, LMFT

  • "As a perinatal professional, I can attest to the huge need for accessible and approachable mental health support. Jessica's warmth, professionalism, and commitment to community building make her a valuable resource for our families. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any new or expecting parent."

    —Caitlin Breen, Doula at Together Birth and Body

Download the Guide to Postpartum Mental Health

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If you’re overwhelmed and feeling like this season is heavier than you ever thought it would be, download the Postpartum Mental Health Guide.

Inside, you’ll learn the signs of postpartum depression and anxiety, distinguish between what’s expected postpartum stress versus when it might be time to seek help, and small reflective exercises to begin supporting yourself today.

You don’t have to keep holding it together alone. Let’s find your way back to you.

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