Janna Spiegel, LCSW and Ronna Spiegel, LCSW
Virtual Therapy for Women in California: Support Through Life's Biggest Transitions
You’ve supported everyone else. Now it’s time to support yourself.
We provide expert virtual counseling to help you navigate anxiety, motherhood, grandparenting, and the major transitions of life with confidence and clarity.
Big transitions ask a lot of you, even the good ones. Whether you're adjusting to a new baby, raising teenagers, becoming a grandparent, redefining a relationship, retiring, or starting over in a new career, it's normal to feel unsteady. This is a lot. There's a way through. And you're not alone.
We're Janna and Ronna Spiegel, a mother-daughter team of licensed clinical social workers offering 100% virtual therapy for women across California. Between us, we bring over two decades of experience supporting women through anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, parenting, grandparenting, and life's biggest turning points, along with our own lived experience of many of these same chapters. Together, we help women like you find steadier ground.
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Anxiety & Stress Management
Anxiety often doesn't look like panic. For most of the women we work with, it looks like overthinking a text message for twenty minutes, running through worst-case scenarios at 2 a.m., or feeling like your body is braced for something even when nothing is wrong. This kind of anxiety is exhausting precisely because it's invisible to everyone else.
This work is a good fit for women who function well on the outside (holding down a job, a household, a family) while feeling like their mind never actually gets to rest. Together, we identify what's driving the overthinking and build practical, evidence-based tools (grounded in CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) so you can respond to stress instead of being run by it.
Women who work with us on anxiety tell us they want to feel calm without needing everything to go perfectly first. That's the outcome we're working toward: steadier days, quieter nights, and a little more trust in yourself.
You might be a good fit if...
You replay conversations or decisions long after they're over.
You feel anxious even when, objectively, things are going fine.
Your body carries tension (jaw, shoulders, stomach) that you can't quite explain.
You've been told you're "so put together" but feel anything but, internally.
You want practical tools, not just a place to talk about the anxiety.Stop the cycle of overthinking and constant worry. We provide practical, evidence-based coping strategies to help you manage daily stressors, quiet your anxious mind, and reclaim your peace. Whether you're struggling with work pressures, relationship stress, or the general overwhelm of modern life, we'll work together to build resilience and lasting calm.
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
Pregnancy and the fourth trimester bring some of the most intense physical and emotional shifts a woman will go through, and very little of it gets talked about honestly. This is specialized perinatal mental health support for pregnancy anxiety, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, and the disorientation of early motherhood.
This is for women who are expecting or newly postpartum and feel like something is off, even if they can't name it. It might feel like guilt for not "loving every moment," rage that surprises you, or fear you can't shake. Our therapists are certified in perinatal mental health and have supported women through exactly this.
Women in this season usually aren't looking to eliminate every hard feeling; they want to feel like a stable, capable version of themselves again, even in the chaos of a newborn. That's what we build toward together.
You might be a good fit if...
You're pregnant and more anxious than you expected to be.
You've had a baby recently and don't feel like "yourself."
You're having thoughts that scare you and don't know who to tell.
You feel guilty for struggling when you're supposed to be happy.
You want support that understands the postpartum period specifically, not generic talk therapy.
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Life Transitions Support
A career shift, a relationship ending or evolving, a move, a diagnosis, any moment where the ground shifts under you can shake loose your sense of who you are. This support is about helping you process what's ending, adjust to what's beginning, and find your footing again.
This work fits women in the middle of real change, not hypothetical change. You may be leaving a job that defined you, redefining a relationship, or simply feeling like the version of yourself from five years ago doesn't fit anymore. We help you sit with the uncertainty instead of rushing past it.
Most women come out of this work with more clarity about what they actually want next, and more confidence that they can handle the "not knowing" in between.
You might be a good fit if...
You're going through a change you didn't fully choose, or one you did choose but still feel shaky about.
You keep asking yourself, "Who am I now?"
You feel like you're grieving something, even if nothing "bad" technically happened.
You want a thinking partner as you figure out your next chapter.
You're tired of pretending you have it figured out.
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Grandparenting: Embracing a New Chapter
Becoming a grandparent is often talked about as pure joy, but the reality is more layered. Alongside the delight, there's often real grief and frustration: the distance between you and your grandchildren, watching them raised with values that don't match your own, or trying to understand parenting approaches that look nothing like how you raised your kids. And underneath much of it is a quieter hurt — the sense that your experience and your opinion don't carry the weight they once did.
This is for women who are stepping into grandparenthood and finding it more emotionally complex than they anticipated. Whether the tension is about distance, differing values, feeling shut out of decisions, or simply adjusting to a new identity, we help you sort through it without judgment of you or your family.
Grandmothers we work with want to enjoy this chapter, yet find themselves walking on eggshells, biting their tongue, and not really knowing how to fit in.
You might be a good fit if...
You feel the distance from your grandchildren more than you expected, whether that's miles or something less tangible.
You're watching your grandchildren raised with values or approaches that are hard for you to accept.
You want to understand your adult children's parenting style but find yourself feeling dismissed or unheard when you offer input.
You feel a complicated mix of joy and grief or frustration in this new role.
You're redefining your identity now that "grandmother" is part of it, and figuring out where you fit.
Our Approach in Plain Language
We know "therapy" can feel like a vague, intimidating idea. Working with us means you get a therapist who's been there herself—who understands this from the inside—helping you figure out what's actually driving the exhaustion and frustration. And what matters just as much, you walk away with real tools and strategies you can actually use, not just a clearer understanding of the problem.
We lean on practical, evidence-based approaches: cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused strategies. That means you leave sessions with something to work with, not just a lighter feeling that fades by Wednesday. Some weeks that looks like processing a hard conversation with your partner or your adult child. Other weeks it looks like practicing a boundary out loud before you use it in real life.
Most of all, we believe you don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. If you're holding it together but running on empty, if you look fine from the outside but feel unrecognizable to yourself, that's reason enough to reach out.
Who We're a Good Fit For:
You're a woman based anywhere in California looking for virtual therapy that fits into a full, busy life.
You're navigating a major transition: new motherhood, parenting, grandparenting, a relationship change, retirement, or a career shift.
You function well on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure who you are underneath it all.
You want practical tools and honest conversation, not just a place to vent.
You're ready to be an active participant in your own growth, even without all the answers yet.
You value therapists who bring both clinical training and real, lived experience of many of these same chapters.
Who We're Not a Good Fit For:
You're looking for in-person sessions. We are 100% virtual.
You're located outside California. We're licensed to work with California residents only.
You're in active crisis or need a higher level of care than weekly outpatient therapy provides.
You're seeking couples or family therapy. We work individually with women, and we're happy to refer you to a couples therapist if that's a better fit.
You need specialized treatment for severe mental illness or active addiction.
You're looking for a strictly clinical, detached style. Ours is warm and relational.
You Could Be a Good Fit If...
You're a new mom who feels like you've lost yourself somewhere between feedings, sleepless nights, and a never-ending to-do list.
You're stepping into grandparenthood and feeling a mix of joy and complexity you weren't quite prepared for.
You're the one everyone leans on, and you're quietly wondering who's there for you.
You're facing retirement or a career change and don't know who you are without the role that's defined you for years.
CA BBS License: LCSW112200/LCSW23372
Credentials and Training
Ronna Spiegel, LCSW, brings over 20 years of experience in women's health, including work as a social worker in an OB/GYN clinic at a major Los Angeles medical center and leadership of postpartum support programs. She's certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Pediatric Sleep Consulting, Positive Discipline, and Parent Coaching, and specializes in perinatal mental health, parenting, grandparenting, and life transitions.
Janna Spiegel, LCSW, specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support, along with young adults navigating life transitions. She holds a certification in Pediatric Sleep Consulting and brings a collaborative, empowering approach attuned to the realities of millennial and Gen Z women.
Together, we hold CA BBS licenses LCSW112200 and LCSW23372, and we draw on practical, evidence-based modalities including CBT-informed strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing, tailored to each woman we work with.
Let's See If We're a Good Fit
You don't need a plan or the "right" words to reach out. You just need a place to start.
Email us at theralutions@gmail.com to schedule your free 15-minute consult.
We'll talk through what you're navigating and see if we're the right fit for you. No pressure, just a conversation.
Meet Our Therapists
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Ronna Spiegel, LCSW
Specialization: Perinatal Mental Health, Parenting, Grandparenting & Life Transitions
I support women navigating the most significant transitions of their lives. With over 20 years of experience in women’s health and my own journey through motherhood and now grandparenthood, I understand the emotional complexity of these life chapters. I offer a warm, empathetic space where you can explore the stressors you’re facing—whether that’s anxiety, the challenges of parenting, the transition into grandparenting, or simply finding yourself again.
My approach is grounded in collaboration and compassion. I believe that therapy works best when you feel truly heard and understood—not judged. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and build practical strategies that fit your unique circumstances. Whether you’re managing postpartum depression, navigating the complexities of parenting, or discovering your identity as a grandparent, I meet you with both professional expertise and genuine care.
My certifications in Perinatal Mental Health, Pediatric Sleep Consulting, and Parent Coaching give me the expertise to support you through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. I believe that with the right support, every woman can move through life’s transitions with resilience and grace. Let’s work together to help you feel confident, seen, and truly empowered. -

Janna Spiegel, LCSW
Specialization: Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting, Young Adults & Life Transitions
As a clinical social worker and mom, I understand how disorienting big life changes can feel. I support women as they move through major transitions—from academic and career pressures to the emotional and practical realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.
I’ve walked alongside many women as they navigate the complicated mix of joy, exhaustion, worry, and identity shifts that come with becoming a parent. Whether you’re managing postpartum anxiety, wrestling with who you are now, coping with sleep deprivation, or trying to balance your needs with your baby’s, I’m here to help. My background in Pediatric Sleep Consulting allows me to address one especially tough piece of early parenting: helping you and your baby find a more sustainable rhythm of rest.
My approach is collaborative and empowering. I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can say the quiet parts out loud and explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without shame. Together, we’ll build the insight and resilience you need to move through these seasons of change with more confidence and self-compassion—whether you’re in the newborn haze, chasing toddlers, or navigating the next chapter in your work and relationships.
Grounded in evidence-based practices and attuned to the realities of millennial and Gen Z women, our work is designed to be personalized, practical, and genuinely transformative.
Commonly Asked Questions
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We are proudly partnered with Thrizer, a platform that helps you use your out-of-network insurance benefits with ease. Here’s how it works: you pay for your session upfront, and Thrizer automatically submits a claim to your insurance provider on your behalf. If you're eligible for reimbursement, you'll receive funds directly from your insurance company—no paperwork or hassle required. This allows you to get the support you need without the stress of navigating insurance on your own.
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Yes, we offer 100% virtual therapy sessions for women across California. Our online platform allows you to receive compassionate, expert support from the comfort, privacy, and convenience of your home or any safe space that works for you. Virtual therapy ensures accessibility without compromising connection or quality of care.
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Absolutely. While we highlight some of the most common challenges we support—like anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions—we are trained to help with a wide range of emotional, mental, and relational issues. If you're unsure whether we can support your specific needs, reach out. We’re here to listen and guide you in the right direction.
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Our therapy sessions are 50 minutes long, giving you dedicated time and space to explore, process, and grow at a pace that feels right for you. This standard session length supports meaningful progress while fitting into your weekly schedule.
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Getting started is simple. Just schedule your free consultation on our booking page. During this initial call, we’ll learn more about your needs, and answer your questions. Our goal is to make the first step feel welcoming, easy, and empowering—because you deserve support that meets you where you are at.
CA BBS License: LCSW112200/LCSW23372
Fees and Other Details
Standard Rate: Our rate is $175 per 50-minute session.
Payment: We securely store your payment method on file and charge you after each session.
Insurance & Reimbursement: We partner with Thrizer (www.thrizer.com) to help you maximize your out-of-network insurance benefits. Thrizer handles the claims process, so you don't have to.
Sliding Scale: We believe therapy should be accessible to everyone. For a limited number of clients, we offer sliding scale rates based on financial need. If cost is a concern, please ask—we're committed to working with you.
Cancellation Policy: We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling to avoid a late cancellation fee.
Good Faith Estimate: In accordance with the No Surprise Act, you can request a Good Faith Estimate outlining the costs of services and treatment at any time.
If you have questions about costs, insurance, or what to expect, please reach out, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We Want to Work With You
We know that therapy is an investment, and we want to make it as accessible as possible. That’s why we offer a sliding scale for a limited number of clients who may need financial flexibility. If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to ask—we’re happy to explore options with you.
We also partner with Thrizer, a platform that helps you use your out-of-network insurance benefits without the headache. Thrizer submits claims directly to your insurance provider and handles reimbursement, so you don’t have to. It’s a simple way to make therapy more affordable without the paperwork.
CA BBS License: LCSW112200/LCSW23372