Postpartum with my second son became challenging in ways I couldn't have imagined and I
was not prepared. At 10 days old my newborn developed a fever and he was taken by
helicopter to the nearest children's hospital NICU where he was treated for 10 days
by IV antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia. It was an experience filled with fear,
uncertainty, and deep heartache. My family and I stayed at the Ronald McDonald House,
doing our best to keep life stable for my 1.5-year-old while anxiously waiting for my
newborn to come home safely.
That experience triggered postpartum anxiety for me, manifesting in ways I hadn’t
expected. I found myself overwhelmed, irritable—even feeling rage at times. I remember
thinking I was failing with both boys and even resenting my toddler for his
developmentally appropriate behavior. It took time, support, and self-compassion to
recognize the unrealistic expectations I had placed on myself and to begin making the
mental shifts I needed to heal. I also remember how significant it would have been to
have someone supporting me who not only understood perinatal mental health but also
shared my cultural background and lived experience.
Motherhood is profound, beautiful, and, at times, incredibly hard. I'm here to help women
make the necessary shifts to tap into their resilience. I strongly believe no one should
do this alone.
I’m Jacqueline Berrios, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a
decade of experience in mental health and a dedicated focus on perinatal mental health
since 2000. I'm a certified postpartum coach, mother of two toddler boys, and a proud
first-generation Latina living in the Hi-Desert of California. Since 2013, I have
provided bilingual therapy and mental health services to adults and families in the
San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on serving BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. My career
has always been driven by a mission to reduce stigma and increase access to quality
mental health care. I offered therapy in primary care settings at the University of
California, San Francisco (UCSF) and in 2020 this work expanded to include Obstetrics,
Gynecology, and Perinatal Specialties. My work included treating depression, anxiety,
traumatic births, pregnancy loss, and supporting mothers with infants in the NICU. Since
then I've worked exclusively remotely and continued supporting mom's, LGBTQ+, BIPOC and
a broader client base.
Education:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in state of CA #86620 and state of AZ
- Master of Social Work degree, specialty in Health/ Mental Health, San Jose State University, 2015
- Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in Psychology and Criminology, College of Notre Dame, 2010
Trainings:
- Post Partum Support international classes:
- 2024: Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training
- 2020: PSI and 2020 Mom Professional Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training
- Headspace Health Wellness Coaching certification, 2024
- Mother's and Babies facilitation training: 2020
- Problem Solving Therapy certification 2019/2020
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group facilitation certification, 2017
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy courses 2014-2018
