Motherhood and Matrescence Therapy

WHAT IS MOTHERHOOD AND MATRESCENCE THERAPY?

Whether you’re navigating conception, pregnancy, postpartum, or the grief of loss or ambivalence, this space is here to hold all of it.

Motherhood is not a single moment—it’s a continual transformation. Matrescence is the emotional and spiritual unfolding that happens as you move through conception, pregnancy, birth, loss, and parenting. For many, it also brings forward deep ancestral patterns, inner child wounds, and soul-level questions around identity, worth, and purpose.

This therapy is for mothers, future mothers, those unsure about motherhood, and those grieving what never came to be. I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore spirit baby connection, abortion or birth trauma, motherhood ambivalence, and the cycle-breaking work of reparenting yourself while parenting your child.

Therapy that honors the profound identity shift of motherhood—before, during, and beyond birth.

HOW DOES MOTHERHOOD AND MATRESCENCE THERAPY WORK?

Our work together begins with compassion—for wherever you are on your motherhood journey. You don’t need to have clarity, joy, or resolution to begin. This space is for the grief, the ambivalence, the rage, the softness, the sacredness—and everything in between.

We may explore how your early experiences shaped your expectations of motherhood, how you're carrying ancestral patterns, or how you’re trying to parent differently than you were parented. I bring in training from Nancy Mae’s frameworks, along with inner child work, somatic support, spiritual reflection, and nervous system care.

Therapy can also support those navigating conception challenges, spirit baby communication, abortion healing, postpartum disconnection, or birth trauma. Whether your story is rooted in grief, reverence, confusion, or all of the above—you don’t have to hold it alone.

What can Motherhood and Matrescence Therapy help with?

Motherhood and Matrescence Therapy can support healing in areas such as:

  • Conception support

  • Pregnancy transitions

  • Cycle breaking

  • Mother wound healing

  • Reparenting self

  • Spirit baby connection

  • Birth trauma

  • Postpartum depression

  • Postpartum anxiety

  • Motherhood ambivalence

  • Abortion processing

  • Identity loss in motherhood

  • Matrescence awareness

  • Parenting with intention

  • Nervous system care

  • Inner child healing

  • Intergenerational patterns

  • Emotional overwhelm

  • Grief and guilt

  • Sacred motherhood work

Hi, I’m Stephanie Brumfield

Licensed Therapist in California, Holistic Therapy & Spiritual Support

Hi, I’m Stephanie Brumfield, a holistic spiritual therapist, certified astrologer, and eternal seeker. Deeply attuned to the subtle and sensitive aspects of life, I specialize in creating a compassionate space for individuals who feel misunderstood or out of place due to their neurodivergence, beliefs, or values. My work focuses on helping clients navigate familial disconnect, societal expectations, and spiritual awakenings, guiding them on a journey from black sheep to holy outsider.

As someone who is neurodivergent (AuDHDer), I value soulful, meaningful connections and draw inspiration from the wisdom of nature, especially trees. With a deep passion for ancestral work, mythology, astrology, trauma healing, and dreams, I integrate these elements into a practice that honors the cyclical nature of death, rebirth, and transformation - a reflection of my Scorpio Moon. Whether I’m researching, reading, or listening to 90s grunge, my approach to healing is grounded in energy medicine, spirituality, and the belief that personal healing can ripple outward to transform the collective.

FAQs

  • No. This space is open to anyone exploring the transition into motherhood, grieving loss, or unpacking their relationship with the idea of mothering—including those who are unsure, ambivalent, or child-free by choice.

  • Absolutely. Your full experience is welcome—without judgment. Whether you’re carrying grief, relief, confusion, or a complex mix of emotions, you deserve support.

  • Cycle-breaking means becoming conscious of the patterns you inherited—emotional, relational, ancestral—and choosing to parent differently. It’s deeply courageous work, and therapy supports you in doing it without losing yourself.

  • For clients who are open to it, we may explore spiritual practices to connect with the soul of a child (born or unborn). This includes intuitive tools, energy practices, and somatic space-holding rooted in consent and spiritual safety.

My Specialties

  • Spirituality

    Spiritual therapy integrates traditional therapeutic approaches with spiritual exploration, helping you connect to a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. Whether you are navigating a spiritual awakening, seeking clarity, or reconnecting with your inner self, this approach honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit for holistic healing.

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  • Neurodivergence

    Therapy for neurodivergent individuals offers a supportive space to explore the unique ways your mind works. By integrating evidence-based therapeutic practices with a deep understanding of neurodivergence, this approach helps you embrace your strengths, manage challenges, and honor your individuality on your path to healing and self-discovery.

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  • Highly Sensitive People

    Therapy for highly sensitive people (HSPs) focuses on creating a compassionate space to navigate the challenges of heightened sensitivity. By honoring your unique emotional depth and sensory awareness, this approach combines evidence-based practices with mindfulness and grounding techniques to help you thrive as an HSP.

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  • Healers & Empaths

    Therapy for healers and empaths provides a safe and supportive environment to address patterns of people-pleasing and codependency. By exploring your boundaries, relationships, and emotional energy, this approach helps you develop self-compassion and create balance in your life, empowering you to channel your gifts without losing yourself in the process.

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  • Complex Trauma PTSD (C-PTSD)

    Therapy for complex trauma (C-PTSD) and childhood trauma provides a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to healing the wounds of the past. Through inner child work, somatic techniques, and evidence-based modalities, this therapy helps you release pain, reprocess trauma, and cultivate a sense of safety and empowerment.

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  • Motherhood

    Therapy for motherhood explores the many facets of this transformative journey, from conception and pregnancy to postpartum healing and cycle breaking. This approach honors your experiences, whether it’s healing birth trauma, connecting with spirit babies, or navigating ambivalence, and provides tools for reparenting yourself while nurturing others.

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  • Pluto's Realm | Sex Workers

    Therapy for individuals navigating Pluto’s realm offers a transformative space to explore themes of power, shadow, and renewal. For sex workers, this approach provides a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed space to address personal and systemic challenges, empowering you to embrace your authenticity and reclaim your narrative.

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  • Ancestral Healing

    Therapy for ancestral healing focuses on breaking intergenerational cycles and addressing the pain carried from past generations. By exploring the mother and father wounds, this approach combines evidence-based practices with rituals, grief tending, and ancestral connection to release inherited patterns and create a new legacy of healing.

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