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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

Oakland's diverse communities deserve specialized postpartum mental health support. Headway providers understand the unique challenges of the postpartum period and offer evidence-based approaches to help you navigate this time with compassion and practical tools.

Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larissa Tam

Larissa Tam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Alameda, CA


“My practice is rooted in creating a safe, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop practical skills for daily life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“According to a rich variety of spiritual traditions, all major setbacks in life can be "solved" by a particular attitude towards these setbacks...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Richmond, CA


“I start by getting to know you and understanding what matters most in your life. Together, we create a plan with realistic goals that support real, meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Hi! I’m Reina and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a Bay Area native, an unapologetic cat lover, a self proclaimed expert of silly reality tv shows, and mom to a sweet, silly little 5 year old.

I work with awesome, fierce women at various stages of motherhood who look like they have it all together on the outside but internally feel like they're consumed with spinning thoughts and worry they're doing it all wrong.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aida Curtis

Aida Curtis

Therapist

In-person • 6 mi away • Albany, CA


I have had over ten years of training in a variety of somatic therapy approaches. I received my BA in Anthropology at the University of Georgia, and a MA in Counseling Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. I've published and presented internationally on themes of embodiment, culture, ancestral memory, and gender. My research on embodiment and culture was published in in the volume Moveable Gardens: Itineraries and Sanctuaries of Remembrance in 2021.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clementine Brown

Clementine Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I use a Liberation Psychology approach which means we often explore how we have internalized society's oppressive systems and how we can get you as free as possible from internalized and external forms of oppression.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I specialize in supporting teens and adults through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • 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
Jing Zhang

Jing Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“I build up a therapeutic rapport quickly with every client as change happens through this genuine and meaningful connection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Mateo, CA


Hello,

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, and help you make your life happier and more meaningful. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive.

I have been in practice for over a decade, and work with a wide range of conditions including trauma, depression and complex life transitions.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Concord, CA


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe balancing your mental health and physical wellness is key to improving stability in life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley McAllister

Hayley McAllister

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • San Rafael, CA


“I believe you're the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you while we build on your strengths and add new tools for what feels overwhelming.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mindy Leake

Mindy Leake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Novato, CA


Hello, I'm Mindy. I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience. My path has included military service, community health work in rural Morocco, and care across many settings, from intensive care to hospice. These experiences shape how I show up: with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for everyone's story. I treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

That means taking time to dig into your history, what has worked, what has not, and what you actually want from your care. Whether that is medication management or medication management with therapy, we figure it out together.

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life transitions including loss, chronic illness, major life changes, and times when you just cannot name what is wrong yet.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Dr. Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Los Altos, CA


“I believe therapy can help you develop a different relationship with yourself, not simply understand why you feel the way you do, but experience greater freedom and choice in how you respond.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Deniss Pleiner

Deniss Pleiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Clara, CA


“I combine exploring the "why" behind your struggles with practical tools like somatic practices, journaling, and boundary-setting that you can use immediately.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you're going through.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jackie Crossley

Jackie Crossley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“I believe my role as a therapist is to assist you through difficult moments in your life with the goal of giving you the skills to use even after therapy is complete.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jocelyn Wilson

Jocelyn Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“Whether you are looking to improve relationships or your functionality it will be my honor to walk alongside you as you move through the growth opportunities of life in your personal success journey.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic approach that address mind, body and soul. We are more than the roles we play and sometimes our core self is struggling to break free.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
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
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
Almog Shanun

Almog Shanun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monrovia, CA


  • I believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves. It is an opportunity to explore and learn about the mysteries of our inner self. When I am working with a client both of us discover a vast new world that waits to unfold. I studied at Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school dedicated to discovering the inner contents of the self and the secrets of the archetypes of our humanity. I believe in working with my clients face to face, together, by sharing a journey in order to learn about the hardships of today while gaining knowledge about past and present experiences. I believe in and encourage my client’s strength and ability to solve their own problems and become the healers of their own wounds. I work as a guide and as a fellow traveler in your journey toward self discovery. With every step we take toward discovery, I work hand in hand with my clients, letting them lead in finding the sources of their suffering and their capability to heal them. Treatment Modalities: Person Centered Therapy, Post Jungian, Family Systems, Trauma Theory, Sex Therapy, and working within the Feminine Principle. I work with LGBTQ community and with all kind of diversity. At Eye Of The Storm counseling I specialize with Adolescents, Adults, Relationships, Individuation, Immigration, Life Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Issues, Personal Growth and Development, Life Style issues, and Court referrals.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Balke

Michelle Balke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I conduct a thorough intake at the first appointment and also provide tips, techniques, and resources to support the client in feeling better...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bernadette Guidry

Bernadette Guidry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic perspective to therapy and enjoy helping individuals find their inner strength and wisdom to heal from pain, manage their stress, improve their relationships, and cultivate joy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Vera Gisis

Vera Gisis

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“My goal is to assist each person lead a fulfilling, insightful and inspired life while managing daily stressors/concerns.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Juliet Mulele

Juliet Mulele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


With over a decade of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental

Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity, and medication

management.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Summer Taetzsch

Summer Taetzsch

Therapist

Virtual • California


I grew up in a small town in Hawaii, then came to Southern California and began studying psychology in 2001. I completed my master’s degree at Fuller School of Psychology in 2010 and served children and families at a community mental health agency for 10 years, also starting a private practice in 2015. While I loved island life, I’ve put down roots here through friendships, involvement in my community, and my love of LA’s cultural diversity.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Newman

Ashley Newman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in certain mental health diagnoses including personality disorders, postpartum issues, depression/anxiety, self harm/suicidal ideation.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tara Boerner

Tara Boerner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the client has the ability to find their answers with guidance. I work from the approach of curiosity and incorporate humor when appropriate.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cynthia Donis

Cynthia Donis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and nurturing space to help you truly explore and process without a sense of shame or fear.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Felista Anugom

Felista Anugom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I listen to my clients and work together with them as a team to identify an appropriate treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Oakland, CA
There are over 21 therapists in Oakland, CA accepting new patients.
21+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 95%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
  • 86%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 95%Aetna
  • 57%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 48%Providence Health Plan
  • 38%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 33%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 24%Spanish
  • 10%Hebrew
  • 10%Mandarin
  • 10%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 90%Woman
  • 10%Man
License types
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  • 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 29%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 14%Couples therapy
  • 14%Family therapy

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Searching for postpartum therapists in Oakland starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Postpartum care can include support for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for experience with perinatal mental health, postpartum counseling, or talk therapy for postpartum depression. Some therapists may also list a PMH-C credential, which signals specialized training in perinatal mental health.

Oakland offers a strong mix of local and virtual therapy options, which can help you balance clinical fit with day-to-day logistics. New parents may need appointment times that work around infant care, physical recovery, work schedules, or changing routines. Virtual therapy can make it easier to meet with a postpartum therapist when travel to an office is less practical. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for their approach, availability, session structure, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Postpartum therapy in Oakland can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket estimate before care begins. Headway helps you search for postpartum therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed profiles, check insurance coverage, and book directly when you’re ready.

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