Maternal Burnout Treatment in San Diego
Specialized Recovery Programs for Mothers
Motherhood brings immeasurable joy—but it can also bring exhaustion that runs deeper than physical tiredness. When the demands of caring for children, managing a household, and meeting everyone’s needs leave you feeling depleted, emotionally numb, or disconnected from the joy you once felt, you may be experiencing maternal burnout.
At Monima Wellness Center in San Diego, we understand that parental burnout is a real mental health condition requiring specialized, compassionate care. Our women-centered treatment programs provide mothers and female-identifying individuals with the support, tools, and healing space needed to recover from mom burnout and rediscover themselves beyond the role of caregiver.
Call us today at (858) 500-1542 to begin your recovery journey.
Understanding Maternal Burnout and Parental Burnout Syndrome
Maternal burnout, also known as parental burnout syndrome, is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by the chronic stress of parenting. Unlike typical tiredness that improves with rest, mom burnout reflects a deeper depletion that affects your entire sense of self and well-being.
Signs You May Be Experiencing Parental Burnout
Women and female-identifying individuals struggling with maternal burnout often experience:
- Emotional exhaustion and feeling completely drained
- Detachment from children or loss of joy in parenting
- Feelings of inadequacy or being a “bad mother”
- Irritability, anger, or emotional reactivity
- Physical symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, or chronic fatigue
- Loss of identity beyond the role of mother
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Anxiety about parenting abilities
- Depression or feelings of hopelessness
At Monima Wellness, our comprehensive neuropsychological testing helps identify parental burnout syndrome and any co-occurring conditions, ensuring we create the most effective personalized treatment plan for your recovery.
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How Mental Health, Trauma, & Addiction Treatment at Monima is Different
Monima Wellness is more than just a treatment center; it’s a community that empowers women and female-identifying individuals to overcome their challenges and build a healthier future. Our premiere San Diego treatment center is unique in several ways, making it an exceptional choice for women and LGBTQ+ individuals seeking a comprehensive recovery program.
Intentional Care
Treatment at Monima is individualized; clients use various group and individual therapy options based on personal preferences, diagnoses, or recovery goals. The outpatient schedule is structured so clients receive comprehensive care from a diverse team of clinicians who specialize in various treatment modalities.
Immersive Recovery
Monima is an immersive recovery program. Clients can stay at Ohana during treatment if they want to live in an intentionally healing environment with a like-minded community of women. PHP allows clients to tackle their mental health and trauma-based challenges away from their daily routines.
Sense of Community
Monima and Ohana have partnered to provide clients with optional, women’s transitional housing during recovery. Located just a short drive away, clients are surrounded by a supportive and like-minded group of women and female-identifying individuals in a safe, consistent, stable, and inclusive environment that feels like home.
Why Monima for Parental Burnout Treatment?
Monima Wellness Center offers a revolutionary approach to maternal mental health that goes beyond traditional therapy. Our San Diego programs are specifically designed for women and female-identifying individuals, addressing the unique pressures mothers face with expert clinical care and genuine compassion.
Specialized Maternal Mental Health Expertise
Our clinical team has extensive experience treating mothers and female-identifying individuals struggling with parental burnout, postpartum depression, and the overwhelming demands of modern parenting. We understand the unique challenges women face and provide targeted mom burnout treatment that addresses both the symptoms and root causes of maternal exhaustion.
Women-Centered Community Healing
Recovery from maternal burnout happens most powerfully in community with other mothers and female-identifying individuals who understand your struggles. Our group-based approach connects you with women navigating similar challenges with parental burnout syndrome, reducing isolation and shame while building lasting support networks.
Comprehensive Mind-Body-Spirit Approach
We recognize that mom burnout affects every dimension of your being. Our interdisciplinary approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic healing modalities like trauma-informed yoga, acupuncture, breathwork, and sound healing—addressing the complete impact of parental burnout on your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Flexible Treatment Options for Busy Mothers
We offer multiple levels of care designed to fit your family’s needs and the severity of your maternal burnout symptoms, from intensive outpatient programs that work around parenting schedules to comprehensive partial hospitalization for mothers and female-identifying individuals needing immersive healing.
Our Maternal Burnout Treatment Programs
Depending on your needs and circumstances, we offer two comprehensive levels of outpatient care specifically designed to address parental burnout:
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Mom Burnout
Our Intensive Outpatient Program provides 9-15 hours of weekly therapeutic support while allowing you to maintain family responsibilities. This level of parental burnout treatment works well for mothers and female-identifying individuals who need substantial support but can manage daily parenting with existing resources.
IOP is ideal for mothers experiencing:
- Moderate maternal burnout symptoms interfering with daily functioning
- Emotional exhaustion requiring professional intervention
- Need for support beyond weekly therapy
- Ability to maintain current childcare arrangements
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Severe Maternal Burnout
Our Partial Hospitalization Program offers over 30 hours of weekly treatment for mothers and female-identifying individuals experiencing severe parental burnout requiring more intensive intervention. Clients engage in group and individual therapy five to six hours per day, five days a week.
PHP is ideal for mothers experiencing:
- Severe parental burnout syndrome affecting ability to care for children safely
- Crisis-level symptoms requiring daily therapeutic intervention
- Complete loss of joy or connection in the mother role
- Co-occurring conditions like severe depression or anxiety
Many mothers and female-identifying individuals in our PHP benefit from our partnership with Ohana Recovery Residences, providing optional supportive housing that allows complete focus on mom burnout treatment without daily household management stress. This immersive option creates space for deep healing surrounded by a like-minded community of women.
Not sure which program is right for you? Call (858) 500-1542 to speak with our admissions team.
PHP vs. IOP at Monima
Monima offers two outpatient treatment program options for clients coping with moderate to severe mental health, trauma, or substance use concerns. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provide two distinct levels of care so each client receives the support they need.
The Difference Between IOP and PHP
San Diego IOP
Monima’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) was built for women seeking part-time treatment for moderate to severe mental health, trauma, or sub stance use issues. IOP is designed specifically for women ready for a level of support above traditional weekly therapy, or as a stepping stone between a full-time recovery program — such as PHP or residential treatment — and returning to their daily routines full-time. Clients in the IOP program receive 9-15 hours of therapeutic engagement per week.
San Diego PHP
Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the highest level of care available at Monima. PHP is best suited for clients with severe mental health symptoms that have begun to interfere with daily life and continue to persist despite therapy or medication. Most clients take a leave of absence from work, school, or their daily routines to fully commit themselves to the program. While in PHP, clients will be engaged in group and individual therapy five to six hours per day, five days a week.
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Our Comprehensive Therapeutic Approach
Unlike other treatment centers, we provide an integrated, personalized, and diverse range of therapeutic approaches that set each patient up for a breakthrough in their wellness journey and the chance at a sustainable and life-changing recovery. We offer a variety of unique treatment options and modalities, including but not limited to:
- Communication Skills Therapy
- Boundaries Skills Therapy
- Healthy Relationships
- Mindfulness Practices
- Dance Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Conscious Recovery
- Restorative Justice Practices
- Trauma-informed yoga
- Sound healing
- Reiki
- Ketamine Therapy
- Breath-work (healing nervous system)
- Acupuncture
- Identity-affirming Care
- Transcendental Meditation
- Neuropsychological evaluation
- Psychiatric medication management
- Medication management
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Case Management Services
- Family Engagement
- Attachment Theory & Co-Dependency
- Coping Skills Therapy
- Equine Therapy
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What to Expect: Your Parental Burnout Recovery Journey
At Monima Wellness, your recovery journey is thoughtfully designed to address the complete impact of maternal burnout while providing practical tools you can immediately apply to your parenting and daily life.
1. Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment
Your journey begins with thorough neuropsychological testing conducted by our experienced clinical team. We take time to understand your mental health history, current challenges, parenting stressors, and personal goals. This assessment allows us to craft a personalized parental burnout treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and sets the stage for meaningful recovery.
2. Evidence-Based Therapy Tailored for Mothers
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns like perfectionism and self-criticism that contribute to mom burnout. You’ll learn to reframe negative beliefs about your parenting and develop more balanced perspectives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides essential skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and setting healthy boundaries—critical tools for managing the intense emotions that accompany maternal burnout and the demands of motherhood.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how your own attachment history influences your parenting style and self-expectations, helping you develop more compassionate perspectives on both yourself and your children while addressing parental burnout syndrome.
EMDR Therapy addresses any underlying trauma—including birth trauma, postpartum complications, or childhood experiences—that may contribute to parental burnout and difficulty with self-care.
3. Holistic Healing for Complete Recovery
Because mom burnout affects mind, body, and spirit, we integrate holistic modalities that support complete healing:
- Trauma-informed yoga rebuilds connection with your body and provides nervous system regulation
- Breathwork offers practical tools for managing stress and emotional overwhelm in daily parenting moments
- Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine address physical symptoms of maternal burnout and restore energy balance
- Sound healing and Reiki provide deep relaxation and release of stored stress and tension
- Equine therapy offers powerful mind-body-spirit healing through connection with horses
- Mindfulness practices develop present-moment awareness and reduce anxiety about parenting
4. Community Connection with Other Mothers
Group therapy sessions connect you with other mothers and female-identifying individuals experiencing similar struggles with parental burnout, reducing isolation and shame while building genuine support networks. Many women form lasting friendships that continue supporting their recovery long after treatment ends.
5. Personalized Care and Ongoing Support
Throughout your time with us, your mental health treatment plan is regularly reviewed and adjusted to reflect your progress and evolving needs. Our team works closely with you to track progress, celebrate successes, and address challenges as they arise.
6. Family Integration and Aftercare Planning
As you approach the end of intensive treatment, we develop a comprehensive aftercare plan that may include stepping down to a lower level of care, continuing individual therapy, or participating in support groups. We ensure you have the tools and resources needed to maintain progress and prevent future maternal burnout. We have a strong alumni program to help you stay connected to your community and support system after you complete treatment.
The Transformation Parental Burnout Treatment Offers
Recovery from maternal burnout isn’t just about feeling less exhausted—it’s about rediscovering yourself, rebuilding joy in motherhood, and creating a sustainable approach to parenting that honors your needs alongside your children’s.
Mothers and Female-Identifying Individuals Who Complete Our Treatment Often Experience:
✓ Renewed energy and capacity for daily parenting demands
✓ Reconnection with joy and meaning in motherhood
✓ Improved emotional regulation and patience with children
✓ Healthier boundaries and willingness to ask for help
✓ Reduced guilt about self-care and personal needs
✓ Stronger sense of identity beyond the mother role
✓ Enhanced relationships with partners and children
✓ Practical skills for preventing future parental burnout
Addressing Common Concerns About Mom Burnout Treatment
"I Can't Leave My Children"
We understand that mothers and female-identifying individuals often hesitate to prioritize their own care due to childcare concerns. Many women in our parental burnout treatment programs successfully arrange support from partners, family members, or professional childcare services during treatment hours. Our IOP is specifically designed to accommodate mothers maintaining daily parenting responsibilities.
Remember: taking care of yourself enables you to show up more fully for your children—not less. Your recovery from maternal burnout benefits your entire family.
"I Feel Guilty for Struggling"
Mom burnout isn’t a sign of weakness or poor parenting—it’s a natural response to chronic stress and unrealistic expectations. Our inclusive, women-centered environment normalizes these struggles and helps you develop self-compassion alongside other mothers and female-identifying individuals navigating similar challenges with parental burnout syndrome.
"Will This Impact My Parenting or Custody?"
Seeking mental health treatment for maternal burnout demonstrates your commitment to being the best parent you can be. Seeking support for burnout is a sign of strength and responsibility, not inadequacy. Our clinical documentation focuses on your healing and growth.
"How Will I Afford Treatment?"
Most insurance plans cover treatment for the mental health conditions associated with mom burnout, such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Our admissions team will verify your specific coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before you begin treatment.
Verify your insurance coverage now to understand your benefits.
Who Is a Candidate for Maternal Burnout Treatment?
Our parental burnout treatment programs serve mothers and female-identifying individuals experiencing various levels of parenting-related exhaustion and mental health challenges.
You May Benefit from Our Mom Burnout Treatment If You’re Experiencing:
Emotional Symptoms
- Persistent feelings of being overwhelmed or unable to cope
- Emotional detachment from children or loss of parenting joy
- Frequent crying, irritability, or anger outbursts
- Feelings of inadequacy as a mother
Physical Symptoms
- Chronic exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest
- Physical symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, or pain
- Sleep disturbances despite exhaustion
- Changes in appetite or eating patterns
Behavioral Changes
- Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities once enjoyed
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Increasing reliance on substances to cope
- Neglecting personal needs and self-care
Relationship Impacts
- Conflicts with partner about parenting or household responsibilities
- Difficulty connecting emotionally with children
- Social isolation from support networks
- Loss of intimacy in relationships
Not sure which program is right for you? Call (858) 500-1542 to speak with our admissions team.
Rediscover the Joy of Motherhood
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential for both you and your family. Contact Monima Wellness to begin your recovery from maternal burnout and rediscover the joy and purpose that brought you to motherhood.
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FAQs
What's the difference between regular tiredness and parental burnout?
Regular parenting fatigue improves with rest and doesn’t fundamentally change how you feel about yourself or your children. Maternal burnout (also called parental burnout syndrome) involves chronic exhaustion accompanied by emotional detachment, loss of parenting satisfaction, feelings of inadequacy, and symptoms that persist despite sleep or breaks. Mom burnout is a mental health condition requiring professional support rather than just more rest.
How long does parental burnout treatment take?
Treatment length for maternal burnout varies based on severity and individual circumstances. Many mothers and female-identifying individuals see significant improvement within 6-12 weeks of consistent mom burnout treatment in our IOP, though some benefit from longer engagement or initially require PHP for more intensive support. Our clinical team works with you to determine the appropriate duration based on your progress and needs.
Can I receive treatment while still caring for my children?
Yes. Our Intensive Outpatient Program is specifically designed to accommodate mothers and female-identifying individuals who maintain daily parenting responsibilities while receiving parental burnout treatment. We help you develop childcare plans during treatment hours and teach skills you can immediately apply at home. Some mothers with severe maternal burnout benefit from our PHP with temporary alternative childcare arrangements or supportive housing at Ohana Residences.
How does your program address moral injury specifically?
Our treatment team has specialized training in moral injury—distinct from PTSD—and uses therapeutic approaches including CPT, EMDR, and ACT specifically adapted for processing experiences where healthcare professionals witnessed or participated in situations that violated their values due to systemic constraints.
Will treatment address my relationship with my partner?
While our primary focus is your individual healing from mom burnout, we recognize that partner dynamics often contribute to parental burnout syndrome. We provide individual relationships therapy, communication skills, boundary-setting tools, intimacy healing, and perspectives that often improve couple relationships. We can also recommend couples therapy resources when appropriate and offer the opportunity for family engagement.
Does insurance cover maternal burnout treatment?
Most insurance plans cover treatment for the mental health conditions associated with parental burnout, such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Our admissions team can verify your specific coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before you begin mom burnout treatment. Verify your insurance now.
What if I'm struggling with both maternal burnout and postpartum depression?
Our comprehensive approach effectively addresses co-occurring conditions. Many mothers and female-identifying individuals experience both parental burnout and postpartum depression, and our integrated treatment model addresses all aspects of maternal mental health within a unified treatment plan. Learn more about the various women’s services we offer.
