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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in El Segundo, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in El Segundo, CA

Navigate postpartum challenges with compassionate care in El Segundo through Headway's network of 2,716 providers. Our platform supports talk therapy and medication management, with many providers offering free consultations to help you find the right fit for your needs.

Terra Horton

Terra Horton

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I am doing work I love whole-heartedly. I have always loved hearing people's stories, and getting to know what makes people feel most alive. My empathy, warmth and openness support people in feeling comfortable and held in session.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cara Niemeier

Dr. Cara Niemeier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“She uses an evidence-based, holistic approach, with the goal of using the lowest effective doses of sustainable medications when needed.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robyn Broadus

Robyn Broadus

Therapist

Virtual • California


You might have experienced childhood trauma, a distressing single event and/or are overwhelmed by society's impossible demands placed on mothers or with being a neurodivergent brain in our neurotypical-dominant society. You might look like you have it all together (or not!); but either way, are overwhelmed and discouraged. You might be confused, dissociating, or have no idea how you feel.


Come as you are. However you are. You are so welcomed here.


You can experience wellness within even in the midst of your past (or present) circumstances.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Robin Austin

Robin Austin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach involves building on your strengths as an individual, and using your personal values as a guide to create a fulfilling and authentic life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Terrell

Jessica Terrell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a partnership; you are the expert on your life, and my role is to provide guidance, support, and practical tools as we work toward your goals together.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Starr Fox

Starr Fox

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on creating a safe and trusting environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina Stelly

Christina Stelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“Helping people reclaim their mental health and quality of life is not just my profession — it is my purpose.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kalin Hardecopf

Kalin Hardecopf

Therapist

Virtual • California


Go beyond coping and create real, lasting change by transforming the patterns at the root. Less time circling the problem. More time transforming it.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Christina Stelly

Christina Stelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“Every person deserves to be seen as a whole human, never reduced to a diagnosis or a label... At Mental Health Practitioners, we welcome children, teens, and adults.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Bitar

Patricia Bitar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Patricia Samantha Bitar, a holistic EMDR therapist devoted to helping you feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself again. I create nurturing spaces where healing becomes possible through insight, empathy, and clarity. I specialize in supporting people navigate burnout and emotional overwhelm. I combine practical tools with deep presence, offering more than just talk therapy. My work integrates trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT/DBT, mindfulness, and energy healing –helping you not just cope—but thrive.Whether you're working through grief, identity shifts, relationship wounds, or simply seeking a softer way of living—I’m here to walk beside you with empathy, insight, and care.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John Kane

John Kane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in just sitting and nodding. With 25 years of experience in clinical practice and wilderness programs, I provide a grounded, direct space for change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Greene

Jennifer Greene

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on you, prioritizing your needs to bring clarity and tranquility through clinical support tailored to your goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Pena

Diana Pena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“I bring openness and curiosity to every conversation, seeking to understand your perspective, circumstances, and the culture and identity that shape your well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elyssa Melmet

Elyssa Melmet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change so they can feel more confident, balanced, and connected in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“I am a triple board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Nurse-Midwife with over 30 years of hands-on patient care across many outpatient settings.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joee Truong

Joee Truong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm someone who genuinely listens and cares about your whole experience, not just a list of symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dora Isabel Ramirez

Dora Isabel Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every story deserves a place to land—a space where it can be spoken without fear, met with compassion, and held without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeanette Vega

Jeanette Vega

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a therapist who believes that people don't need to be "fixed"—they need to be understood, supported, and given space to grow at their own pace.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alicia Garcia

Alicia Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, practical, and creative, and I tailor therapy to your unique needs, goals, and values.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jana Sackett

Jana Sackett

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Jana Sackett, MSN, PMHNP-BC, an adult psychiatric nurse practitioner treating patients across California by video. I came to psychiatry after more than a decade in emergency nursing, where I learned how often a psychiatric presentation has a medical driver underneath it, so I look at the whole clinical picture, not the symptom in isolation.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and major life stressors, and I'm particularly interested in how medication, supplementation, and daily structure interact — because for most people it is never only the prescription doing the work.

Your first evaluation is a full sixty minutes, you see me at every visit after it, and we track your progress with the same validated measures each time so we both know whether the plan is working.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jacob MacMaster

Jacob MacMaster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I've built my career working in adult medicine, with a deep focus on addiction and medication assisted treatment. Anxiety and depression are areas where I find this work especially rewarding. Regardless of what brings you here, I come to every session with genuine curiosity and a commitment to building real rapport. I see clients virtually, and I keep afternoon and evening hours on weekdays so scheduling can work around your life. Strong patient retention has always been a hallmark of how I practice, and I look forward to building that same kind of relationship with you.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Idania Arellano

Idania Arellano

Therapist

Virtual • Redlands, CA


“You can expect to be validated and heard. Additionally, you will be receiving homework to help you in between sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeanette Perez

Jeanette Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want you to feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. You don't have to make your story sound better, worse, or more put-together than it is.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pleasant Hill, CA


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kayla Hunter

Kayla Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anna Shudzeka

Anna Shudzeka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a PMHNP-BC, I offer medication management and therapy sessions via Telehealth Mon-Fri 0900- 19:00.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanna Rayyan

Shanna Rayyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself an approachable, down-to-earth person who provides therapy in a judgment-free and safe environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Gonzalez

Jennifer Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I specialize in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and relationship challenges, using evidence-based, results-driven methods.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Matar

Justin Matar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Corona, CA


My patients can expect me to be warm, empathetic, and genuinely interested in their story. I take time to understand not just current struggles, but also personal history and experiences that have shaped who they are. I believe that mental health is deeply connected to overall health, and treating psychiatric conditions can positively impact all areas of life. I work with all patients and conditions, and I always meet people where they are. If someone isn’t ready for medications, I fully support their choice and will be there to provide guidance, education, and care until the time feels right for them. Above all, I listen, I value each person’s perspective, and I aim to create a safe space where patients feel truly heard.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lucia Palacios Ponce

Lucia Palacios Ponce

Therapist

Virtual • California


There may be times when you wish you had someone who truly listens, deeply and without judgment. Let me be that person for you. I work with adults across California on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, family and relationship strain, stress, and the pressures that come with new motherhood. I also support women, transgender clients, and people navigating cultural and identity questions, in English or in Spanish. Whatever you are facing right now, I am here to help you move toward the next chapter of your life with clarity and confidence. Together, we will honor your unique story and set clear, achievable goals that actually feel within reach.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Parenti

Heather Parenti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an open-minded, non-judgmental therapist who focuses on how the brain connects with the body...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Van Boxmeer

Alyssa Van Boxmeer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My treatment is grounded in exposure and response prevention (ERP) - the gold standard, evidenced based approach for OCD...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Karen Luna

Karen Luna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our first few sessions, you can expect a calm, collaborative environment where we slow things down and begin identifying your strengths and inner resources.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Villanueva

Lauren Villanueva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel seen, heard, and understood as a whole person—not just a collection of symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
Rochelle Whitson

Rochelle Whitson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that life is a journey of self discovery and growth, and with work, we can become the best and happiest versions of ourselves.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Liana Gibson

Liana Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on compassion, clear communication, and tailored strategies, integrating faith, recovery principles, and cultural awareness to create a holistic and supportive environment for diverse individuals and families.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of El Segundo, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of El Segundo, CA
There are over 40 therapists in El Segundo, CA accepting new patients.
40+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 95%Depression
  • 83%Stress management
  • 83%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 65%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Providence Health Plan
  • 57%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 93%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 13%Farsi
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%French
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 85%Woman
  • 13%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 23%Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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