
Fertility Journey Support
Pregnancy Support
Postpartum Support
Postpartum Depression Support
Postpartum Anxiety Support
Postpartum OCD Support
Here at Coast Family, we specialize in all things related to becoming parents.
The beginning stages of your fertility journey:
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The “trying to get pregnant” stage
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Managing stressors, pressure, stops and starts, unfulfilled hopes, messy or uncomfortable and loss-filled beginnings
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Build effective coping responses, learn to tell your story (even if just to yourself!), boundary-setting with others
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Keeping life large and meaningful throughout the process
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Space to grieve, reimagine, and experience compassion
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Discuss losses if they occur or have occurred for any reason: miscarriage, terminating for medical reasons, abortion, molar or other unviable pregnancies, stillbirth
The transitions experienced during pregnancy:
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"Matrescence": the physical, hormonal, emotional, and social transition to becoming a mother
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Relationship to partner
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Relationship to extended family
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Relationship to self
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Relationship to body
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Life transitions
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Possibly unprocessed resurfacing trauma
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Generational trauma discussions
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Challenge and change unworkable and outdated beliefs about yourself, parenting, your body, partnership, and the potential birthing experience.
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Receive objective symptom questionnaires to track mood stability
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Relationship to other children in home as well as preparing them and yourself for upcoming changes
Preparing for and giving birth:
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Discuss feelings about birth
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Process your birth afterward
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Expectations vs reality
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Developing a birth plan that is about how you show up to the moment and less about predicting what will happen
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Receive and practice specific coping skills for pain, pain tolerance, and significant mental discomfort associated with the birthing process in order to increase resilience and reduce anxiety and dysregulated experiences
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Discuss boundary-setting and conversation checklist with medical providers
The postpartum period:
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"Matrescence" in postpartum: when your mothering voice and being goes “live”
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Your breastfeeding journey
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What to look out for that could could be signals that you need support for:
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Postpartum Anxiety
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Postpartum Depression
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Postpartum OCD
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Receive objective symptom questionnaire to track mood stability
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Safe place to express vulnerable emotions/navigating life changes
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Problem-solve: daily tasks, asking for help to meet your needs, giving yourself compassion while remaining accountable, deciding what to let go of and clarifying what’s important and why
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Connecting with your new baby
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Understanding the new and constantly unfolding dynamic between you and partner and other children
If you are looking for pregnancy or postpartum mental health support, please reach out for a free consult with our amazing Dr. Lisa Rosequist. Dr. Lisa has specialized training from world- renowned Postpartum Support International in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). Her expertise includes fertility journey, pregnancy and fourth trimester, and early parenthood/postpartum. We are here for you.
We're thrilled to to offer a VIRTUAL New Mom's (Pregnancy through 5 years) SUPPORT GROUP through Coast Family!

What services are being offered?
Coast Family is excited to announce that we have a virtual support group for those on the Fertility Journey every other Wednesday 1-2 PM PST on ZOOM led by Dr. Dana Lieberman and Dr. Lisa Rosequist.
Come to discuss:
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Navigating life transitions
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Navigating new roles
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Managing unknowns
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New identity
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Managing Anxiety/Sadness
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Navigating career while being a new parent
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Etc
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Who is running the groups?
Dr. Dana Lieberman (owner of Coast Family Psychological Services) and Dr. Lisa Rosequist are licensed clinical psychologists with a personal passion, and keen understanding of the unique journey through fertility and into parenthoood from both their PERSONAL, educational and client experiences.
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What if I'm pregnant, but want to process the start of the parenthood journey?
Having the chance to share your individual experiences and get support from other people in similar circumstances is invaluable. Definitely check out the group a few times to see if it is a fit for you. If you need more support in processing your experience, our amazing Dr. Lisa Rosequist sees clients individually as well!
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How do I enroll in the groups?
It's easy! Just follow these 3 simple steps:
1) Send an e-mail to Dr. Dana Lieberman at drdana@coastfamilypsychologicalservices.com including:
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YOUR NAME
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PHONE NUMBER
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WHICH GROUP YOU’RE JOINING (Identify that you're interested in the New Mom's Virtual Support Group)
2) You will then receive an e-mail from “Coast Family Psychological Services” which will include instructions on how to complete the Online Consent Form, and input your payment information.
3) On the morning of each support group session, we will email a meeting reminder with the Zoom link.
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What is the fee for support group services?
There will be a $100 virtual support group membership fee automatically charged to your credit card on the FIRST day of every month, which includes all meetings throughout the month. If you are involved with one of our other support groups, the charge is $50 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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What if I know someone else who wants to join the group?
If you are planning to share our support group information with friends, please advise them to e-mail Dr. Dana (DrDana@CoastFamilyPsychologicalServices) with their name, phone number and group they are interested in, so that we can ensure they are properly enrolled.
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How do I cancel my virtual support group membership?
To cancel your support group membership for any reason, please inform Dr. Dana Lieberman via e-mail at drdana@coastfamilypsychologicalservices.com by 12 PM on the 25th day of the current month to ensure you are not charged for the following month’s membership.
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Who do I contact with my questions or concerns?
1.) For the quickest response, please email Dr. Dana at: drdana@coastfamilypsychologicalservices.com
2.) If email isn’t convenient for you, please call or text: (805) 507 7049. Our team will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours. Note: we do not provide 24- hour crisis services. In the event a group member is feeling unsafe, or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
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What is the structure of the group?
During the first 10-15 minutes of group, we will follow up about some themes from last week's group if applicable or share a topic such as interesting research, and occasional guest speakers such as physicians, lactation specialists, child behavioral therapists, psychiatrists, or other psychologists, etc. Then we will take the remaining 45 minutes for group members to share something they’d like support with, share resources and experiences. The groups will be 60 minutes long.
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What is the difference between a SUPPORT group and a THERAPY group?
Our SUPPORT groups will be a safe place to provide resources, share experiences and teach practical coping skills. This is not group therapy in the sense that we will not be processing the group dynamics, or providing formal therapy.
If a group member is in need of further psychological support, or is unable to attend the groups at the time provided, Dr. Lisa Rosequist provides consultations for individual/family therapy. Please contact her for further information!
Dr. Lisa Rosequist's contact information:
Phone number: (805) 243- 1538
Email is: DrLisa@CoastFamilyPsychologicalServices.com
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Will the support groups be recorded?
In the interest of privacy, and in order to maintain the group dynamic, our Zoom sessions will not be recorded.
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How did these support groups get started?
These groups started based out of the passion that Dr. Dana and Dr. Lisa have for people on the fertility journey, through pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Dana and Dr. Lisa have their own personal experience on the fertility journey, and parenthood, that they feel gives them an even stronger connection to group members and our clients. Dr. Dana and Dr. Lisa are dedicated to providing a safe space to share support to others, and feel connected to those who truly get what you're going through.
If you need support during the pregnancy and new parent journey, please reach out for a free consult to see how we can help. We are here for you.