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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Downey, CA
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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Downey, CA
Postpartum support is available in Downey through Headway's extensive provider network of 2,754 licensed professionals experienced in talk therapy and medication management. Whether you're experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or adjustment challenges, providers offer flexible scheduling and free initial consultations. Insurance coverage through 70+ plans makes care accessible and affordable.
“Clients often describe my style as warm, supportive, and infused with humor, which helps create a safe space for exploration and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and worries.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions—requires specialized understanding and individualized care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a collaborative healing process. My hope is to empower the individuals I work with to seek clarity and guidance on different strategies to alleviate any existing distress.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a strength based Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am here to offer my knowledge and expertise based on 15 years of direct social work practice.”
Maternal mental health, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. You don't need to have everything figured out, we'll move at a pace that feels right for you...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I support women in reconnecting with themselves, setting boundaries with care, and building lives that feel authentic, grounded and rooted.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
You're here! Right here, right now! You may not be where you want to be yet, but you have already taken a step towards facing challenges with a strength you never knew you had. Besides, it doesn't hurt to get a little assistance on the way. I'm here to help you. Let me tell you something. Nothing is as remarkable as seeing positive change in my client! Helping you make even the smallest steps towards your goal every day brings me joy and I make sure to let you know when I've noticed your progress. Even when they seem too small to notice, I'll notice! You’ll be surprised how much a little positivity can help.
I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor with additional experience in helping individuals get back to work to attain the highest success possible after experiencing any life changing issues. I have helped people with almost everything you can think of. I have helped those with mild and severe mental health concerns.
When I counsel, my style is energetic, compassionate, and supportive. I praise your progressions, and I can show you how to be proud of your efforts and steps in the right direction. I am client-centered and I want to listen to you and be as helpful as is humanly possible. I love to empower my clients. I can't wait to meet you!
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“As a mental health clinician, my goal is to help provide insight into current situations of my clients while helping to create and teach wellness skills aimed at reducing and or alleviating distress ensued by unpleasant feelings and thought...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients often describe me as warm and steady, someone who helps them feel understood before they even know how to put things into words.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In our sessions, you won't find a "blank wall" therapist. You'll find a real person who listens with empathy, offers gentle nudges when needed, and celebrates your wins with you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I orient sessions around your strengths and finding solutions, rather than focusing exclusively on problems.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Welcome! I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. I bring a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is to truly listen, understand your unique experiences, and work alongside you as you navigate life's challenges. Together, we can build on your strengths and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower each person I work with to navigate emotional difficulties, strengthen relationships, and build resilience in the face of life's complexities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I use a variety of theoretical approaches, from Somatic Experiencing to IFS, but all rely on nonjudgmental listening, acceptance, and empathy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Over the last few years, I've focused my work on BIPOC women ages 18–45 who are navigating motherhood, identity shifts, emotional burnout, and self-esteem challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I like to work as a partner with my clients, supportive, comfortable, goal directed; we set the compass and navigate a way to client's individualized goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will work with you and empower you to know that your voice is heard; you are seen; and that you matter.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I view therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process focused on practical change rather than unstructured or purely supportive sessions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a warm therapist who values deep listening and genuine connection. My approach is person-centered; attentive, collaborative, and grounded in compassion.”
Maternal mental health, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“For the past 18 years, I've been dedicated to practicing psychotherapy. As both a practitioner and a lifelong student of depth psychotherapy, I strive to embrace the whole person—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families, especially those navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, adoption/foster care, and identity exploration.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“In a warm, supportive, non-judgmental voice, we will work collaboratively on your goals to empower and heal.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and truly heard free from judgment and grounded in compassion.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm a deeply affirming therapist for LGBTQIAS2+ clients and have extensive experience supporting transgender folks navigating transition, identity, and the mental health weight that often comes with it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a safe supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered through their healing journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work centers on expressive arts psychotherapy, weaving together both verbal and nonverbal ways of healing and self-expression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I draw from evidence-based practices while tailoring treatment to each person's unique needs, strengths, and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm and collaborative. I think that humor can be incredibly healing and I incorporate it when appropriate.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Each session with me will likely include a blend of: 1) Understanding your role in your family and environment (Family Systems), 2) Integrating healthier messages/Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and 3) Learning new life skills in areas such as...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I value the complexity of people's unique backgrounds and goals, and use these to develope individulized treatment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I focus on working with individuals with anxiety disorders, stress, past trauma, depression, and grief.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I’ve worked 10+ years in community mental health and social work in the Central Valley. I work with trauma, feeling stuck, depression, anxiety, adhd, relationship challenges.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to mental wellness is holistic and psychoanalytically informed. Through collaborative exploration of your experiences, we identify patterns, deepen insight, and foster greater awareness—supporting meaningful growth and change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring lived experience of overcoming adversity, which has deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for healing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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