Community Care & Postpartum Therapy - Millennial Theramom

Grounding mamas in self-compassion, holistic mental health & community care across pregnancy, postpartum & beyond.

When mamas are equipped with the skills and support to nurture their well-being, families and communities thrive.

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You’re carrying more than the daily weight of motherhood - you’re carrying generations of sacrifice, strength, and survival. You're breaking cycles your mamá and abuela never had the space to name, let alone heal. 

Maybe you’re the first one in your family to question the unspoken rules about what motherhood "should" look like.


You’re mothering in a world you weren't prepared for and trying to thrive in a culture that expects you to stay quiet and small.


You’re doing everything: feeding, cleaning, surviving, but still wondering, "Why do I feel like I'm failing? Why do I feel so alone?"

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Your mind keeps racing,  your body can't sit still, and a constant voice of worry weighs on your chest.

You miss who you were before madrehood, but don’t know how to name what’s shifted, or what help you need.


The emotional & mental load is heavy. You're tired of being the strong one, the reliable one, the "independent one" who's supposed to handle it all without help.


You’ve tried venting to your comadre, a partner, a friend- but it’s not enough. Especially when the systems around you tell you to keep pushing through instead of encouraging you to slow dow and be held.

You’ve been holding it down for everyone, and I see the weight you're carrying.

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You want to feel like yourself again—calm, confident, connected—but everything feels like too much right now.

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You’ve heard all the usual advice: “Sleep when the baby sleeps,” “Just do more self-care,” or “Be strong, mami.” But those quick fixes don’t reach the deeper layers of exhaustion, pressure, and silence you’ve been carrying.

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You might worry that slowing down means you’re falling behind, or that asking for help makes you weak. Especially when you’ve been taught to be the strong one.

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But hear this mama,


You’re not failing. You’re not broken.


You’re just tired of holding it all alone and that makes so much sense. Madrehood was meant to be done in community. 


There’s a way to ground that honors your reality, your worries, and your capacity. You don’t have to keep surviving, you get to feel held, too.

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This is a space for new mothers that speaks your language, honors your roots, and makes space for your rage, your joy, and your voice.

Ready for more grounded support?

Grounded Madrehood Foundations is a guided experience to help you build a more grounded relationship with yourself, your wellness, and the rhythms that support you- through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

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Other Ways to Connect:

I offer mental health education that bridges culture, compassion, and collective healing. Designed for mental health providers, community organizations, and parent spaces ready to better support underserved postpartum and seasoned parents. Together, we can shift the conversation toward care that truly reflects our strengths & values.

Mental Health Workshops

 &  Speaking

The Millennial TheraMom podcast is a space for conversations about motherhood & holistic mental health rooted in culture, compassion, and collective care. Episodes invite reflection, connection, and insights to support mamas, families, and communities in creating care that reflects our values and strengths.


*Also on Apple Podcast, Spotify, +

Youtube Channel

& Podcast

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Hi, I’m Johanna Lee

A licensed therapist (LPCC-CA), mental health educator & speaker who helps first-gen, Latina & new mamas feel seen, supported, and grounded in pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

 I firmly believe that health should feel like home- not like another thing on your to-do list. I started this work because I know what it’s like to grow up between worlds, carrying the weight of bi-cultural expectations and silences in motherhood- and I wanted to create the kind of healing space I did not find.


Fun fact: When I’m not holding space for mamas, I am wearing my stay-at-home-mama hat and trying to keep up with my active toddler (iykyk!)

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New Mama feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode?

Download the Free "Welcome to Grounded Madrehood" 5-Day Podcast & Guide

A compassionate path to grounding, self-compassion, and intentional care in motherhood and beyond.


This grounded resource helps you slow down, reconnect with your needs, and pour care back into your wellness - without guilt or pressure.


Start your grounding journey, one practice at a time.

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My best resources for you right now

postpartum blues

Postpartum Blues: what they are, how long they last, and when to ask for help

June 17, 2026
Feeling emotional after birth? Learn what postpartum blues really are, how long they last, and when to seek support. Culturally rooted care in San Diego.
Postpartum depression symptoms

Postpartum depression symptoms every Latina mama deserves to know

June 4, 2026
Feeling lost after baby? Learn the real signs of postpartum depression and why Latina and WOC mamas often miss them. Culturally rooted support in San Diego.
setting boundaries as a new mom

The step by step guide to setting boundaries as a new mom without guilt: advice from a therapist mom

By johanna Lee • April 23, 2026
Setting boundaries as a new mom can feel overwhelming and guilt-filled. Learn how to set clear boundaries with family and protect your energy during the newborn stage.
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You don’t have to carry it all solo. Let’s build a thriving motherhood rhythm that honors your values, your pace, and your truth, one grounded step at a time.