Maternal wellness
Postpartum depression treatment in Orange County
Enhance offers the postpartum depression treatment Orange County mothers need through EVE, our maternal mental health program, with therapy and medication management when it helps.
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Clinically reviewed by Christina Khouie, MA, LMFT, our founder, on September 30, 2026. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.
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What it means
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is depression that starts during pregnancy or in the months after birth, and it lasts longer and feels heavier than the baby blues.
It is a common mood disorder of the postpartum period, and it is treatable. At Enhance, care for it runs through Eve Nurture, the EVE track for the months after birth.
The baby blues
Tearfulness, mood swings and worry in the first days after birth that usually pass on their own. Rest, support and time are often enough.
Postpartum depression
Low mood, loss of interest, guilt or hopelessness that lasts longer or feels heavier, and gets in the way of caring for yourself or your baby. It needs treatment.
If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call 988 or 911 now. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is 1-833-852-6262, any time.
Levels of care for postpartum depression
Most people start with outpatient therapy, and Enhance provides more support, from IOP and PHP to inpatient care, when symptoms call for it.
Inpatient
- Where you sleep
- On site, with clinical staff
- How much of your week
- All of it
- Who it suits
- Needs more than a day program
- What usually comes next
- PHP
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Most of each day
- Who it suits
- Can sleep at home safely
- What usually comes next
- IOP
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
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- Part of the week
- Who it suits
- Keeping up work or school
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- Outpatient
Outpatient
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Regular sessions
- Who it suits
- Doing well with therapy
- What usually comes next
- Ongoing care
Admissions can help you choose where to start, and sessions by video are available when leaving home is hard.
When to consider it
Signs of postpartum depression
It may be postpartum depression if some of these signs and symptoms last more than a couple of weeks.
- You have persistent sadness, emptiness or hopelessness most days.
- You have lost interest in things you used to enjoy, including your baby.
- You feel guilty, worthless or like a bad parent.
- Your sleep and appetite have changed a lot, beyond what a new baby explains.
- You have difficulty bonding with your baby, or feel numb around them.
- You feel anxious, panicky or on edge much of the time.
- You have thoughts of harming yourself or feel your family would be better off without you.
Get help right away if
- You have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.
- You hear or see things others do not.
- You feel confused or cannot stay safe.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
What postpartum depression treatment includes
Your clinician builds your plan from these parts, based on what you need and how treatment is going.
Individual therapy
One-to-one sessions with a licensed therapist, where you talk through what you feel and learn ways to cope.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
CBT helps you notice the thoughts that feed guilt and low mood, and respond to them differently.
Medication management
A licensed psychiatrist prescribes medication when it is part of your plan, taking pregnancy or breastfeeding into account.
Family therapy
Sessions that include a partner or family members, when involving them would help at home.
Group therapy
Groups led by a licensed therapist, where you practice skills and build social support with others going through similar changes.
Virtual sessions
Sessions by video are available for people who live in California, when coming in person is hard.
What we treat
Conditions treated in Eve Nurture
Eve Nurture treats mental health conditions that start or come back during pregnancy and after birth.
What happens when you call
See what happens when you call admissions or send us the form.
You call, or send the form
You tell admissions what is happening and whether you think postpartum depression treatment might fit.
We check your benefits
With your permission, we contact your insurer and find out what your plan covers.
You hear what it means
Admissions explains your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports, in plain terms.
You decide
If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through what happens next.
Benefits vary from plan to plan, and checking them does not guarantee coverage.
(714) 862-1907Cost and coverage
Insurance and what postpartum depression treatment costs
What you pay depends on your deductible, your copay and the level your insurer approves. Admissions checks your benefits with the insurer and tells you the figures before you decide anything.
We're in network with most insurance plans. If your plan isn't listed, call us and we'll check it for you.
Some plans we accept
- Ambetter
- MHN
- CalPERS
- Covered California
Common questions about postpartum depression
If your question is not answered here, call admissions at (714) 862-1907.
How is postpartum depression different from the baby blues?
The baby blues are short-lived mood changes soon after birth that usually pass on their own. Postpartum depression lasts longer or feels heavier, and it is treatable.
How long do the baby blues last before it may be depression?
The baby blues usually fade within about two weeks of birth. If low mood, worry or tearfulness lasts longer or gets worse, it may be postpartum depression.
What kind of doctor do you see for postpartum depression?
You can start with your OB or primary care doctor, a licensed therapist, or a psychiatrist. At Enhance, therapists and a licensed psychiatrist work from one treatment plan.
What happens during a first assessment?
A clinician asks about your mood, sleep and appetite, your birth and your support at home, and any history of depression or family history of mood disorders.
Why does early treatment matter?
Treating postpartum depression early can ease symptoms sooner and make daily tasks and bonding with your baby easier. You do not have to wait until it gets worse.
What should I do if I have thoughts of harming myself or my baby?
Call 988 or 911 now, or go to the nearest emergency room. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is 1-833-852-6262, and it answers any time.
When does postpartum depression start?
It can start during pregnancy or at any point in the year after birth, not only in the first few weeks.
How is postpartum depression treated?
Treatment usually combines therapy, such as CBT, with medication when it is part of your plan. Many people recover fully with treatment.
Can I take medication while breastfeeding?
Some medications are used while breastfeeding. A licensed psychiatrist reviews the options with you and decides together with you whether medication fits your plan.
What is Eve Nurture?
Eve Nurture is the EVE track for the months after birth, including treatment for postpartum depression and anxiety. EVE is directed by Smadar Rubinsky, LCSW.
Can I do postpartum depression treatment online?
Yes, if you live in California. Sessions by video make it easier to get care in the months after birth, when leaving home is hard.
Can my partner be involved?
Yes. Family therapy can include a partner or other family members, when involving them would help at home. Ongoing support at home makes recovery easier.
Do you treat postpartum anxiety too?
Yes. Postpartum anxiety often comes with constant worry or panic, and Eve Nurture treats postpartum anxiety alongside postpartum depression.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis is a rare emergency that can bring confusion, hallucinations or paranoia soon after birth. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Can partners get postpartum depression?
Yes. Partners can also have depression after a baby arrives, and admissions can talk through care for them too.
Does insurance cover postpartum depression treatment?
Many plans cover mental health treatment after birth. Enhance is in network with most insurance plans, and admissions checks your benefits first. Verification is not a guarantee of coverage.
Talk to admissions about postpartum depression
Call admissions to talk through what you are feeling and what your plan covers. There's no pressure and no obligation.
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