Elisabeth Farnsworth, Psychotherapist in Costa Mesa, 92626

Elisabeth Farnsworth, MA, MFT

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
MFT - MFC 40872

My Approach to Helping

Have you recently had a baby, but haven't felt like "yourself" since? Are you feeling anxious or agitated? Has it been difficult to bond with your baby? Do you having trouble sleeping, even when the baby sleeps? Do you feel like you?re ?just not a good Mom?? Have you had appetite or weight changes? Or, are you having a hard time finding pleasure in things you once enjoyed? If you have been experiencing any of these feelings or symptoms, you may by suffering from a Postpartum Mood Disorder. But there is good news?.it is treatable. Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common illness, which can occur any time within the first year after a birth. Symptoms vary among women, but can include insomnia, loss of appetite, obsessive/disturbing thoughts about the baby, or feelings of panic and anxiety. Postpartum Depression is not the same as "Baby Blues", which most women experience within days of giving birth, and which dissipates within weeks. Symptoms of Postpartum Depression can linger for months, unless treatment is sought. What is known is that with proper professional intervention, women can, and do, recover from postpartum illness.

You've taken the first step towards getting better.

More Info About My Practice

Elisabeth has served as an Orange County Coordinator for Postpartum Support International since 2005, and has been trained by PSI in the treatment of Perinatal Mood Disorders. Since that time, her specialty has been helping women recover from this much misunderstood illness. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), and is currently in private practice in Costa Mesa. In addition to working with new mothers, Elisabeth also treats couples, as well as individuals suffering from anxiety and depression.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I help new mothers recover from postpartum depression, employing a short-term therapy that focused on different "areas of wellness", including sleep, nutrition and support.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Home-Based Therapy

Ages I Work With

Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

New mothers who are experiencing postpartum distress (depression, anxiety, OCD, or psychosis)
Individuals suffering from Panic and Anxiety
Individuals suffering from Depression
Families in transition
Couples