

I am Carly Portillo, a marriage and family therapist offering compassionate mental health care in Orange County, California. I specialize in perinatal mental health, supporting women through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, matrescence, and the identity shifts of becoming a parent. I also work with women's issues across life stages and with young adults navigating independence, relationships, career development, and personal growth. I offer in-person sess...
Individual therapy session
Collaborative therapy for perinatal, women's, and life-transition concerns. Session fees are reviewed during the free consult.
Perinatal mental health therapy
Support for trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and matrescence with specialized perinatal training.
Free consultation (15 min)
Phone consultation to answer questions and see if we are a good fit before starting.
Telehealth (California)
Virtual sessions anywhere in California in addition to in-person Orange County sessions.
LMFT
Based in Costa Mesa, CA. Appointments available virtually and in the local area where offered.
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Perinatal mental health (trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, matrescence), women's issues across life stages, young adults facing independence and growth, and major life transitions such as relationship, family, or career changes.
Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Orange County, California, and virtual telehealth sessions anywhere in California.
Session fees are discussed during the initial free 15-minute phone consultation so we can talk through fit and practical details before starting.
Yes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation phone call to answer questions and see if we might be a good fit.
Email therapybycarly@gmail.com or call (209) 791-3241. You can also use the contact page on therapybycarly.com.
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