Cynthia Manuel-Shah, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Cynthia Manuel-Shah, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Perinatal therapist for older millennial Bay Area moms, with littles at home. Hey there mama. I know what it like to experience the joys, pains, isolation, etc.

Feeling a rollercoaster of emotions, and need a moment to think out lout w/o judgment? Maybe you are the mama that has experienced a miscarriage, high risk pregnancy, baby in NICU, or infertility. Or perhaps you are having difficulty adjusting to motherhood, not connecting with your newborn and feeling anxious/depressed. Sometimes partners, family and friends don't understand what it's like to exp

erience the joys and pains of creating a little human. One moment there is excitement, the next there is pain when finding out things aren't going as planned. If you are a BIPOC woman, the natural thing to do would be to say that everything is fine, be strong, and power through all of it on your own b/c that’s how we are “built.” You know what dear mama? This is something that we have been taught to survive, but I am here to let you know that you don't have to do this alone. in motherhood. Please reach out, so that we can work together to help you evolve into your best self through this transformative (and complicated) process. Call me today.

"I just need a second to catch my breath." 😮‍💨 If you’ve said this to yourself today, this is your sign to actually take...
07/03/2026

"I just need a second to catch my breath." 😮‍💨 If you’ve said this to yourself today, this is your sign to actually take it.

For my BIPOC millennial moms navigating high anxiety, racing thoughts, or pure exhaustion: please know you don’t have to carry it all. Let's put some of it down 🛍️.

I’ve curated a collection of easy-to-use meditations and alignment guides specifically for you. Even a tiny pocket of stillness can shift your entire day.

Grab the free guides here to find your calm:

You thought motherhood would feel different at this age, didn't you? More prepared, more confident, less overwhelmed. But here you are—navigating sleepless nights, identity questions, and wondering if anyone really understands this particular journey. I do, because I've lived it. As a maternal men...

Old/new school 2026
05/04/2026

Old/new school 2026

04/21/2026

For the mom with a newborn at home.

Let's be real. Time is of the essence. Just wanted to share this with you when you have a moment in case you needed a dose of support on your terms.

Share this with another mom in case you want to help but don't know what to say.

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