ABOUT ME
Meet Mahaley
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified in perinatal mental health, and trained in EMDR. As a bereaved parent, and a mother by birth and surrogacy, I am no stranger to the complex emotions that one may experience as they navigate their journey to and through parenthood. It is my goal to create a safe space where all emotions and experiences are welcome and valid, and to make my clients feel heard and cared for.
I earned my masters from Pepperdine University. I began my journey working in the perinatal space as a postpartum doula before I transitioned to becoming a therapist. In 2023, I lost my middle daughter, Saachi. Since then, in addition to helping women navigate their parenthood journey, I have a special passion for working with individuals walking through grief and child loss.
I use a variety of modalities in my work, including CBT, narrative therapy, EMDR, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques. I’m also an avid reader and writer, and love to incorporate reading and writing into my sessions.
MAHALEY PATEL
SERVICES
Ways I Can Help
Infant/Child Loss
Supporting parents through the grief and emotional complexity of losing a child.
Infertility
Supporting you through the challenges, disappointment, and emotional toll of fertility struggles.
Surrogacy
Guiding intended parents and surrogates through the emotional journey of surrogacy.
Parenthood
Assisting parents in navigating the joys, challenges, and emotional complexities of raising children.