Online postpartum, anxiety & OCD therapy
California, Colorado & Florida
You don’t have to hold it all together.
I’m Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT. I specialize in anxiety disorders and OCD, postpartum mental health, and working-mom burnout.
My approach is warm and validating, firm yet gentle. We’ll make space to process what’s happening, understand the patterns keeping you stuck, and develop a treatment plan around your needs and goals. You can expect thoughtful questions, honest feedback, and practical support.
Book a free consultation15 minutes · by phone · no pressure
Welcoming new private-pay clients.
$180 · 50-minute online sessions
In California, I’m in-network with Aetna, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare (UHC)/Optum through Headway. View plans by state & payment options.
Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT · Therapist, mom & Korean American
Meet your therapist
Hi, I’m Susan.
I’m glad you’re here.
Licensed in California and Colorado · Registered for Florida telehealth
M.S., Marriage & Family Therapy · USC
Advanced perinatal training · Postpartum Support International
Currently pursuing PMH-C certification
I’m Susan, a therapist, mom, and Korean American. I work with women dealing with anxiety, burnout, and the demands of motherhood. My own postpartum experience led me to pursue additional perinatal training.
I’m warm and validating, firm yet gentle. I listen and ask questions to help you process what’s happening. When I notice a thinking pattern that seems to be making things harder, I’ll bring it up with care. We can brainstorm together, and you can tell me when an idea doesn’t fit.
More about SusanPostpartum & perinatal therapy
You can love your baby and still need support.
Support during pregnancy and after birth for:
- Postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD concerns
- Intrusive thoughts, constant worry, and overstimulation
- Mom guilt, irritability, and changes in identity
- Birth experiences, relationships, and adjustment after baby
- Returning to work and finding room for your own needs
What we can work through
Other reasons you might be looking for therapy
Working motherhood & the mental load
Talk through burnout, how responsibilities are divided at home, and the guilt that comes up when you take time for yourself.
Explore therapy for working moms →Anxiety Disorders & OCD
Support for persistent worry, panic, social anxiety, phobias, and OCD. We’ll understand your patterns and build a treatment plan around your needs.
Explore anxiety disorders & OCD therapy →Fertility, IVF & pregnancy loss
Process the feelings around fertility treatment or loss, including difficult conversations and decisions about what comes next.
Explore fertility & loss support →AAPI identity, family & expectations
Talk about family expectations, belonging, and boundaries in the context of your own cultural experience.
Explore AAPI therapy →How I work
Time to talk and work things through
Some days you may need to talk through something that happened. Other days, you may want help figuring out what to say or do next. We’ll talk about what would be useful and adjust as we go.
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A conversation where you can be yourself.
Bring a recent moment: an argument, a worry that keeps returning, or the guilt that shows up when you take a break.
02
Curiosity about what keeps you stuck.
We’ll slow it down and explore the thoughts, expectations, and relationship patterns shaping your response.
03
Practical changes, at a realistic pace.
We’ll choose a practical next step, such as asking for support, setting a boundary, or responding differently to anxious thoughts.
I draw from CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, IFS, and ACT, alongside self-compassion and attachment-based, trauma-informed care. For OCD, I use exposure and response prevention (ERP). Our work is tailored to your needs, goals, and what you’re looking for in therapy.
What we can work toward
Small shifts in everyday life.
Your goals will be personal to you. Together, we might work toward:
- Taking a break with less guilt and more room for your own needs.
- Asking for support and communicating more clearly with your partner or family.
- Responding to anxious thoughts with more flexibility and less urgency.
- Making decisions with more trust in yourself.
We’ll check in along the way about what’s changing, what still feels hard, and what you want to focus on next.
Where we can meet
Online therapy in three states.
Attend from a private space in California, Colorado, or Florida. You must be physically in one of these states during each session.
Before we begin
A few practical questions.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I welcome new private-pay clients. We’ll confirm an ongoing appointment time during your consultation. Insurance is billed through Headway. In California, I’m in-network with Aetna, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare (UHC)/Optum. Accepted plans vary by state. See insurance plans by state and confirm benefits for your specific plan before your first appointment.
What does therapy cost?
Individual therapy is $180 per 50-minute session, including the first appointment. A limited number of reduced-fee appointments may be available. Explore fees, insurance, and superbills.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs, appointment times, and payment options. If we’re a good fit, we’ll arrange your first session.
Read more frequently asked questions, or email susan@growandgracetherapy.net with scheduling questions.
Have questions about starting therapy?
We can talk briefly about what brings you here, what you’re looking for, and how I work. You’ll also have time to ask about scheduling and payment.
Book a free consultation15 minutes · by phone · no pressure
Prefer email? susan@growandgracetherapy.net
For scheduling questions, please keep emails brief and avoid sensitive clinical details.