About
The Nest Family Therapy, located in Mission Viejo, CA, specializes in providing perinatal mental health therapy to women and families in Orange County and online throughout the state of California. Malaika Clelland, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW21371), and certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist, offers a unique approach to supporting parents in the adjustment to parenthood and parenting young children. With over 20 years of experience, Malaika brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Maternal Mental Health, Perinatal and Birth Trauma, Perinatal EMDR, Adoption, and Play Therapy. The practice focuses on helping women and families navigate the challenges of motherhood, including birth trauma, NICU stays, pregnancy loss, and infertility. By providing a safe and non-judgmental space, Malaika helps her clients find hope and purpose again. The Nest Family Therapy offers a range of services, including therapy for pregnancy and postpartum, high-risk pregnancy/NICU stays, and EMDR for birth and perinatal trauma. With a whole-person/family wellness mindset, Malaika draws from various therapeutic approaches to tailor her work with each client. The goals of therapy focus on improving the areas in life that need support and change, empowering individuals to find confidence, happiness, and hope.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Perinatal Mental Health Therapy
Specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and birth trauma/loss in Orange County and online in the state of California.
EMDR Therapy
An effective tool to help individuals work through difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, NICU, and/or birth trauma.
Therapy for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Supporting women and families navigate the challenges of motherhood, including birth trauma, NICU stays, pregnancy loss, and infertility.