Skip to main content
Get Matched with a Provider

The Power of Prenatal Psychotherapy – Podcast

Episode 180 May 2, 2025
The Power of Prenatal Psychotherapy – Podcast

Pregnancy is not just a physical journey—it’s an emotional and psychological one too. In this episode of Convos from the Couch, host Nicholette Leanza speaks with Dr. Rosita Cortizo about the transformative power of prenatal psychotherapy.

They discuss how therapy can support expectant mothers, strengthen the bond with their unborn baby, and address common challenges like anxiety, trauma, and tokophobia (fear of childbirth). Dr. Cortizo shares insights from her decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of mental health care as part of prenatal wellness. Tune in to discover how approaches like EMDR and trauma-informed therapy can help create a more positive pregnancy experience for both mother and child.

Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast channel:

Rosita Cortizo, PsyD

MEET THE GUEST

Rosita Cortizo, PsyD

Dr. Rosita Cortizo, born and raised in Panama City, Panama, Central America, is a high risk, multicultural, bilingual prenatal and perinatal Clinical Psychologist working with female adults and children. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialty in Chemical Dependency in San Diego, California. Dr. Cortizo has licenses as a Marriage and Family therapist and as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, she is EMDRIA Certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, trained in Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Therapy Certified, and was the 2021 ISSTD President. Dr. Cortizo provides trauma-informed prenatal care and psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of the client. She has worked in Public Health in Southern California with pregnant and diverse women at high risk with multiple diagnosis, traumatic stress, and relational crisis for more than 30 years. Dr. Cortizo is an advocate of womb-babies and infants, our future, and works to empower pregnant women, women, and families with devotion. Outside of work, Dr. Cortizo enjoys traveling, meditating, pottery, and eco-adventures.
View Rosita Cortizo's Profile

Related Podcasts

Addiction | Diagnosing (Testing & Evaluation) | Therapy

Healing Through Life’s Hardest Moments: A Therapist’s Story

What happens when life’s most difficult moments become the foundation for helping others? In this episode of Convos from the Couch, LifeStance therapist Kellen Smith shares her deeply personal journey, including her adoption story, struggles with identity and belonging, recovery from addiction, and the life-changing experiences that eventually led her to a career in mental health care. Along...
Listen To Episode
Therapy

Building a Better Workplace: The Role of DEIB

In this episode of Convos from the Couch, we explore how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) shape a thriving workplace culture at LifeStance with guests KeYunna Taylor, Stephanie Winfree and Stacey Aiton. KeYunna Taylor, National Credentialing Coordinator and Director of the DEIB Committee, shares how DEIB initiatives help build psychological safety and strengthen employee engagement. Licensed professional...
Listen To Episode
Relationship / Dating | Therapy

Finding Happiness from Within

Therapist Lauren Corsillo joins us for a heartful conversation about the science—and personal journey—behind happiness.  We dive into the core ideas of positive psychology, exploring what truly contributes to lasting happiness: meaningful relationships, autonomy, optimism, and staying present. Lauren dispels common myths—like the idea that happiness comes from external achievements—and offers simple, practical tools to build joy...
Listen To Episode
Feel Better. Think Brighter. Live Deeper.

Feel Better. Think Brighter. Live Deeper.

You’re not alone in figuring it all out. We’re diving into real struggles, surprising breakthroughs, and the small shifts that can change everything. Whether you're stuck in your head or striving for better days, this podcast is your weekly check-in — calm, clear, and truly useful.

Subscribe to our podcast at:

Related Services

ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis is designed to help children on the autism spectrum develop and improve their social and emotional skills and behavior.
View Service

Women’s Mental Health Treatment Options

People who were assigned female at birth can experience specific mental health challenges related to reproductive life phases and associated hormone fluctuations known to impact mental health. Specialty care may improve outcomes for women with PMDD, pregnancy-related depression, and anxiety or other mental health challenges that can be worsened by the perimenopausal transition.
View Service

Talk Therapy

LifeStance therapists provide a wide variety of services, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and integrative therapy.
View Service

Related Blogs

Safety Plan for Suicide Ideations: Tips from Experts
September 3, 2026

Safety Plan for Suicide Ideations: Tips from Experts

Read More
I’m a Therapist Who Tested AI Therapist Chatbots: Can They Really Replace Humans?
August 14, 2026

I’m a Therapist Who Tested AI Therapist Chatbots: Can They Really Replace Humans?

Read More
Healing from Religious Trauma: Specialized Therapies That Can Really Work
August 14, 2026

Healing from Religious Trauma: Specialized Therapies That Can Really Work

Read More