Compassionate Care for Mothers, Children & Families: Specializing in Perinatal Mental Health, Parent–Child Relationships & Early Childhood Development
California | New York
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.”
Matrescence (ma-TRES-ence)
noun
The transition into motherhood — a developmental stage marked by growth and transformation. synonyms: becoming, evolution, unfolding.
The emotional, physical, and social changes a woman experiences as she takes on the role of mother. synonyms: passage, journey, renewal.
Filial (fil·ē·uhl)
adjective
Of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter. synonyms: childlike, dutiful, devoted.
Describing the emotional bond, respect, and responsibilities that connect a child to their parent. synonyms: attachment, loyalty, devotion.Rooted in Latin filius (child), the term reflects the enduring parent–child relationship that shapes identity, belonging, and connection across the lifespan. synonyms: kinship, bond, lineage.
Founder
Camila Ferrario is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT #154815) and New York (#002544). She is a bilingual psychotherapist (English and Spanish) specializing in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She works with mothers navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, bonding difficulties, and the emotional and relational changes of parenthood. In addition, Camila provides therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and stress. She also specializes in parent–child relationships and family-based interventions for young children with emotional regulation or behavioral challenges. Certified in Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), she uses evidence-based, relationship-focused approaches to strengthen family bonds and support child development.
Camila trained at UCLA’s MOMS Clinic and Parent–Child Interaction Clinic, where she continues to serve on the clinical and research teams, as well as with the McDonald Lab at UCLA’s Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART). Her research and publications focus on postpartum depression, the mother–infant relationship, NICU outcomes, and collaborative care models integrating mental health into obstetric care. In addition to her clinical and research work, Camila teaches in the MFT program at California State University, Northridge, and presents nationally and internationally on perinatal mental health, parent–child relationships, and family-based interventions.
Explore Our Services
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🌿 Individual Therapy for Mothers
Compassionate support through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I specialize in perinatal mental health, helping mothers navigate identity shifts, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
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🌿 Parent–Child & Family Therapy
Relationship-focused therapy to strengthen bonds, improve communication, and reduce conflict. Using play-based and evidence-based approaches, I support families with young children in building connection and emotional regulation.
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🌿 Individual Psychotherapy
One-on-one therapy for adults seeking support with stress, life transitions, anxiety, or healing from past experiences. Together, we’ll work toward growth, resilience, and overall well-being.