Therapy for Reproductive, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Life Transitions throughout California
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Professional Referrals
Authentically You Family Therapy Incorporated welcomes referrals from healthcare providers and community professionals supporting women, couples, and families during reproductive and life transitions. Krista L. Hawkins is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist specializing in reproductive and perinatal mental health.
The practice provides specialized psychotherapy fo rindividuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, identity transitions, relationship changes, emotional overwhelm, and the often-invisible emotional complexities of motherhood and reproductive transitions.
The practice was intentionally created for clients seeking high-quality, emotionally attuned care that is personalized, depth-oriented, and relational in approach.
Authentically You Family Therapy values thoughtful collaboration with providers who recognize the importance of emotionally attuned, specialized support during reproductive and family transitions.
When to Refer
Clients may benefit from therapy when reproductive or life transitions begin impacting emotional well-
being, relationships, identity, or daily functioning.
Common referral concerns include:
- Anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum
- Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- Persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm
- Birth-related trauma or difficult reproductive experiences
- Difficulty adjusting to pregnancy, motherhood, or changing family roles
- Relationship stress during pregnancy or early parenthood
- Identity shifts during reproductive transitions
- Emotional disconnection, burnout, or loss of self
- Support for couples navigating pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
- Individuals experiencing reproductive or postpartum emotional concerns that can be appropriately supported within an outpatient therapy setting and who are not currently in need of crisis stabilization or higher levels of psychiatric care
Individuals do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many clients seek support because they
are carrying significant emotional stress internally while continuing to function outwardly in their daily
lives.
A Collaborative & Personalized Approach
Authentically You Family Therapy believes reproductive and maternal mental health care is strongest when providers work collaboratively and relationally.
With client consent, Krista may collaborate with referring providers to support continuity of care and amore integrated treatment experience. Collaboration may include care coordination, consultation regarding emotional well-being during reproductive transitions, and communication that supports shared clients holistically.
The practice values respectful, relationship-centered collaboration with professionals supporting maternal, reproductive, and family health.
When Words Aren’t Enough
In addition to traditional talk therapy, Krista integrates optional art therapy and creative expression to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, insight, and healing.
Art therapy is an evidence-based, empirically supported mental health treatment that can be especially helpful during reproductive and postpartum transitions, where emotions and experiences may feel difficult to fully articulate verbally.
Krista also integrates creative expression for clients who may struggle to put words to their experiences or emotions. Creative expression can provide another pathway for
processing grief, identity shifts, overwhelm, birth-related experiences, anxiety, and other complex emotional experiences when words alone feel insufficient.
No artistic experience is required, and art therapy is always integrated thoughtfully, collaboratively, and based on each client’s comfort and clinical needs.
Sessions are thoughtfully designed with the realities of postpartum life in mind and may include simple, supportive art therapy interventions that can be engaged while clients hold, feed, or soothe their infant during session.
Investment & Insurance Information
Authentically You Family Therapy offers specialized reproductive and perinatal mental health care for clients seeking personalized, emotionally attuned, and depth-oriented therapeutic support.
The practice accepts select insurance plans, including Aetna, United Healthcare, TRICARE, and Medicare. Out-of-network and private pay options are also available for clients seeking specialized care or those whose insurance plans are not currently accepted. Clients using out-of-network benefits may receive superbills for potential reimbursement through their insurance provider.
HSA and FSA funds may also be used when eligible. To help simplify the reimbursement process, the practice partners with Mentaya, a service that assists clients with verifying out-of-network benefits and submitting claims for reimbursement.
Clients are encouraged to verify behavioral health and out-of-network benefits directly with their insurance provider.
How to Refer
Providers may refer clients by encouraging them to contact the practice directly for a consultation.
Authentically You Family Therapy Website
Phone: 661-418-7586
Email: info4authenticallyyou@gmail.com
Healthcare providers and community professionals are also welcome to reach out directly to introduce
themselves or discuss potential collaboration opportunities.
Appropriate Level of Care
Authentically You Family Therapy is an outpatient psychotherapy practice providing specialized support
for reproductive, perinatal, and life transitions.
Clients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, active safety concerns, or symptoms requiring intensive or
higher levels of care may be referred to more appropriate treatment settings or additional support
services to help ensure comprehensive care and safety.
When appropriate, Krista values collaborative care and coordination with psychiatrists, medical
providers, and higher levels of support as part of a client’s treatment journey.