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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Chula Vista, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista's postpartum mental health care is accessible through Headway's network of 2,912 providers trained in evidence-based approaches for new parents. Sessions can be conducted virtually or in-person, and providers offer free consultations to help you find the right fit. With insurance coverage available, you can focus on your wellbeing during this transformative time.

Ana Vazquez

Ana Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to work through your struggles and build the life you want.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Naheed Azim

Naheed Azim

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Naheed. I work with adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey built on compassion, patience, and respect. Every person’s story and experiences are unique, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself, exploring your experiences, and working toward meaningful change.

I understand that these experiences can affect emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and how individuals view themselves and the world around them. My approach is trauma-informed, focusing on creating a space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered as they work toward healing and personal growth.

In addition to my clinical experience, I bring personal understanding of women’s mental health experiences, including the challenges associated with postpartum depression. This perspective allows me to approach therapy with compassion and empathy while supporting women as they navigate the emotional, relational, and identity changes that can come with motherhood and major life transitions.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Piran Mehta

Piran Mehta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“During an intake session with me you can expect having a non judgmental conversation and piece together a complete history of yourself...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Nunez

Monica Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is direct, transparent, open to feedback. I help by brainstorming different options in your life that are in your best interest.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Suha Albadawi

Suha Albadawi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Claremont, CA


“My focus is helping my clients feel better about themselves and work through their symptoms that brought them to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Julie Cohen

Dr. Julie Cohen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


avigating emotional distress or long-standing conflict can feel like being fractured, but healing often begins with finding a reliable and experienced partner. I am Dr. Julie Cohen, a Clinical Psychologist with over 45 years of experience. I have spent my career helping individuals, couples, and families resolve conflict—whether it’s occurring in the living room or the workplace. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and stress, particularly for those who are ready to dive into their inner experience to improve how they feel about themselves and their relationships. I feel privileged to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their lives by providing the expert, seasoned care necessary to handle even the most complex challenges with precision and kindness.

I believe that the foundation of our work is a relationship of absolute trust and safety. My extensive training allows me to look at your life through a wide lens, understanding how your past experiences and upbringing shape your current personality and challenges. I encourage an honest and direct dialogue, as that is where true mutual understanding begins. When I am not working with clients, I value the perspective that comes from a long career dedicated to human behavior, often finding restoration in the very principles of balance and growth that I share in my sessions. I want my clients to feel safe and empowered during their time with me, knowing they have a safety net of four decades of clinical expertise behind them.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maria Herrera

Maria Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a collaboration between the therapist and the client. You are the expert in your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gurmit Deol

Gurmit Deol

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Centoria Walton

Centoria Walton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm deeply committed to the populations I serve and bring both professional training and shared lived experience into the therapy space...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alycia Hornsby

Alycia Hornsby

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a therapist who focuses on providing a safe, understanding space while actively motivating my clients to reach their full potential.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lilit Mkhitarian

Lilit Mkhitarian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I deeply value the trust it takes to seek support, and it's an honor to walk alongside you as you move through life's challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Moriarty

Patricia Moriarty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a direct, warm approach to therapy, and I believe the best work happens when you feel supported without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joanna Benitez

Joanna Benitez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years of experience specializing in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ronke Ambode

Ronke Ambode

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Laughlin

Amanda Laughlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, strength based approach, am relationship focused, and strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for all.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Lopez

Maria Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you navigate life's challenges and reconnect with your inner strength.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Samantha Vellozzi

Samantha Vellozzi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken the step to begin therapy, and I’m honored to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth. My name is Sam and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Arizona and California. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of issues, including relational difficulties, mental health challenges, eating disorders, trauma, and more.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neydi Tovar

Neydi Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Asking for help can feel harder when you've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. I'm Neydi, a bilingual English and Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and substance use. These challenges rarely arrive alone and almost always connect back to our relationships, our families, and the communities we come from. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and genuinely invested.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Angel Aguilera M.D.

Dr. Angel Aguilera M.D.

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“After more than 12 years of clinical experience, I believe that mental health care, done well, can change the entire trajectory of a person's life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chioma Igwiloh

Dr. Chioma Igwiloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My style is calm, respectful, and practical, focusing on measurable progress and long-term stability.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kaleena Johnson

Kaleena Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Angela Ovakimyan

Dr. Angela Ovakimyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style centers on meeting clients where they are and exploring the relational dynamics that shape our lives and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Seth Fenton

Seth Fenton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer both therapy and practical, skills-based support. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, and crisis intervention...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Oladunni Amiri

Oladunni Amiri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe every person's story is unique, and my approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of mental health struggles like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, & depression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kie Washington

Dr. Kie Washington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe good mental health care starts with connection—taking the time to listen, understand the whole person, and create a treatment plan together.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Lawrie

Heather Lawrie

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the field. I have worked with children, teens, adults, parents and couples. In addition, I am certified as a Gottman Institute Bringing Baby Home Educator, a research based program offering support during the transition to parenthood.

Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Infertility, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Heather Ward

Heather Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Heather blends evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches with a warm, collaborative style to create a safe, nonjudgmental space...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Cermeno

Sally Cermeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with clients experiencing executive functioning difficulties, trauma‐related symptoms, anxiety disorders, and EAP‐related stressors.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Desiree De Leon

Desiree De Leon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe our experiences and identities influence how we view ourselves and move through the world.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara McDaniel

Sara McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • California


There's a version of getting through life that looks completely fine from the outside and feels exhausting on the inside. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are carrying more than it shows: anxiety, the aftereffects of trauma, major life transitions, or relationship patterns that keep repeating in ways that are hard to explain. I have a particular focus on trauma and attachment wounds and work with many clients who've spent years managing symptoms without ever addressing what's underneath them. My practice is warm and genuinely collaborative. I'll show up as a real partner in your growth, not a distant presence behind a notepad.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Frendo

Judith Frendo

Therapist

Virtual • Vacaville, CA


“Our work together is focused on helping you understand how your mind actually works, and building from that understanding rather than pushing against it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Darlington

Jenna Darlington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is for you to feel closure, acknowledged and/or appreciated. You may notice different elements of your life develop and change for the better.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alicia Zamano

Alicia Zamano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, culturally responsive, and compassionate environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves in the language that feels most natural to them.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anetka Giz

Anetka Giz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Known for her warm, open-minded, and empowering approach, Anetka is an active listener who prioritizes building strong rapport with her clients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sage Coler

Sage Coler

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with the tools to move toward the life they want.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Felicia Roman

Felicia Roman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive and nonjudgemental space where you can explore these experiences openly, without feeling misunderstood or needing to explain your background.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based treatments with genuine empathy and respect for your unique journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Roberta Iyamu

Dr. Roberta Iyamu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fair Oaks, CA


“She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats patients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and schizoaffective disorders.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Folashade Jayeoba-Sampay

Folashade Jayeoba-Sampay

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Estella Lerlo

Dr. Estella Lerlo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work focuses on helping clients understand how early relationships shape their emotional patterns and sense of self.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Chula Vista, CA

Number of therapists serving Chula Vista, CA
There are over 2,899 therapists in Chula Vista, CA accepting new patients.
2,899+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Tagalog
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 93%Woman
  • 6%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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