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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach families access postpartum mental health support through Headway's 2,685 licensed providers offering evidence-based care. Whether you prefer virtual or in-person sessions, our providers bring warmth and expertise to help you through this transition. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and free consultations available, finding the right fit is simple.

Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Becki Ponzio

Becki Ponzio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tend to be more direct, solution focused, offering practical strategies to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD, and family & relationship challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christina Insalaco

Dr. Christina Insalaco

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I practice Lacanian psychoanalysis, and I am currently a Candidate Psychoanalyst at the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis in Berkeley, CA.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 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
Katie Newman

Katie Newman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves a space to feel supported, understood, and hopeful as they navigate challenges and difficulty.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cheston Turner

Cheston Turner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“If you’re an adult or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship challenges, life changes, or difficult experiences, you don’t have to sort through it alone.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the healing power of relationships. The core of my approach is in working relationally and providing a warm, empathic space...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Rodolfo Morales

Dr. Rodolfo Morales

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Los Gatos, CA


“You will be asked to engage in developing a new treatment plan that will be oriented on the best success to address your priorities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anita Vaccaro

Anita Vaccaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that while every individual is unique, we all share fundamental human needs.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Heather Davidson

Heather Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a place to exhale, share parts of your life and experiences that may be difficult to talk about and gently challenge old outdated ways of thinking and responding.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Broussard

Susan Broussard

Therapist

Virtual • Menifee, CA


“I help people escape toxic relationships and patterns, empower themselves to change, and elevate their lives to its full potential.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Roseangel Anyanwu

Roseangel Anyanwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm especially drawn to working with adults and adolescents who've been rushed or unheard in the past with their medication, and those who feel like something bigger is being missed.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Minerva Torres

Minerva Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strongly believe that you have what it takes to find the answers and solutions that work best for you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathy Greathouse

Kathy Greathouse

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She embraces intuitive, evidence-based care to offer consistent reassurance, comfort, encouragement, and respect during life challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shiva Ghardashem

Shiva Ghardashem

Therapist

Virtual • Calabasas, CA


“I draw from evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Positive Psychotherapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rhea Arias

Rhea Arias

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Encino, CA


“Clients often describe my style as warm, clear, and empowering. I work especially well with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachana Homagain

Rachana Homagain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebecca Heisler

Rebecca Heisler

Therapist

Virtual • Temecula, CA


“Life is relationship. Most people come to therapy because something in their relationships no longer feels the way they want it to.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nene Umunnakwe

Nene Umunnakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I find fulfillment in offering guidance to help people gain clarity in lives. My expertise lies in addressing ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“Sharon is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who integrates evidence-based expertise with a holistic, client-centered approach.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Britanny Wilson

Britanny Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maria Sandi

Maria Sandi

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I value the collaborative relationship between therapist and client, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and growth.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Amy Carnes

Amy Carnes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable and safe. We will work together to use your strengths combined with evidence based techniques to make the changes you seek in your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jarfa Wabs

Jarfa Wabs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand the inner world and the outer pressures at the same time: the nervous system and the org chart, the family story and the performance review.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Omoniyi

Elizabeth Omoniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their challenges openly.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael They

Michael They

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Modesto, CA


“I will listen intently and ask questions to learn more about you so I can determine what type of care is most appropriate.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“My work is guided by one central belief: everyone deserves care that combines compassion, dignity, and clinical expertise.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
Robert Adlerstein

Robert Adlerstein

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in older adults managing chronic conditions alongside depression, anxiety, or cognitive concerns, and I bring a whole-person perspective to every patient I see.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Moses

Michelle Moses

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma-informed care, working extensively with foster youth, families, and individuals navigating life's hardest seasons.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'll meet you where you are, work collaboratively to understand your needs, and support meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tammy Moijueh

Dr. Tammy Moijueh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Great to meet you! I am Tammy D. Moijueh, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am pleased to serve with the best of my expertise and commitment to your well-being, offering training in outpatient psychiatry, ambulatory care, and telemedicine. My goal is to make communications easy, insightful, and encouraging. My Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, combined with over 10 years of experience in the field, enhances behavioral health training and promotes the most positive treatment outcomes.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorena Martin

Lorena Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting women through these critical life stages, including postpartum depression and the complexities of motherhood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Nicholson

Sarah Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I practice a compassionate, but realistic view and empower you to take steps towards getting your unmet needs fulfilled.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Franzosi

Claudia Franzosi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Neurodivergent, Autism Spectrum,ADHD,Social anxiety, LGBTQIA+: I can help!

Welcome! With the supportive help of an experienced, "seasoned" therapist, we will take action towards the change you need to make. I will hold your hand and hold you accountable, with the right dose of support, guidance, and humor.

I trained as a psychotherapist in European and American Universities. I use effective, science based approaches.

If you do not find availability in my calendar, please contact me directly at [email protected].

Questions? Text/call me at 415-48-EARTH; 415-483-2784

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Monica Cannon

Monica Cannon

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you are struggling with ADHD and/or symptoms of anxiety or depression or are dealing with difficult relationship issues or life transitions, I could be the therapist for you.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathleen Cone

Kathleen Cone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own healing journey has taught me firsthand the peace and freedom that come from facing pain with courage and compassion.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Grace Winquist

Grace Winquist

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about working with marginalized communities where mental health is stigmatized and overlooked.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Manhattan Beach, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Manhattan Beach, CA
There are over 40 therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA accepting new patients.
40+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
  • 85%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 60%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 57%Cigna
  • 53%Providence Health Plan
  • 45%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 8%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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  • 88%Woman
  • 10%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 53%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 20%Nurse Practitioner
  • 13%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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