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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto families turn to Headway for compassionate postpartum mental health care from 2,851 providers trained in evidence-based approaches. Our platform makes it easy to find the right provider for your postpartum journey, with availability as soon as tomorrow and free initial consultations. We work with your insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs while you focus on your wellbeing.

Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Palo Alto, 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
Dr. Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Dr. Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • 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, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Deniss Pleiner

Deniss Pleiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • 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 • 12 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 5 insurance carriers
Rashmi Nayak

Rashmi Nayak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Campbell, CA


“I work at a pace that feels safe for you, not rushed toward insight before your nervous system is ready for it.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Gatos, CA


“The past is what shaped who you are, but looking at how to move forward can be a difficult proposition.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • 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 8 insurance carriers
Larissa Tam

Larissa Tam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 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 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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 2 insurance carriers
Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Algarva

Suzanne Algarva

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I take a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 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
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
Miriam Munzarova

Miriam Munzarova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Livermore, CA


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with patients who survived physical, sexual, or spiritual abuse or trauma.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Claudia Andrade

Claudia Andrade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I really care about creating a space where people feel seen and not judged, especially if that hasn't always been their experience before.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Dueñas

Deborah Dueñas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space for clients to explore, heal, and grow.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mindy Leake

Mindy Leake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Garcia

Melissa Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Salinas, CA


Hello, I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma and excessive stress. I have been providing therapy since 2015. My experience includes working in community mental health, including adoption and permanency clinics, with severe mental health needs, in schools, private practice and on-location with professional athletes. In my personal life, I am a mom of teens and young adults, who understand how busy life can get.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angeline Kelly

Angeline Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Petaluma, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Sonoma County with six years of clinical experience working with young people and families. I've worked across a range of settings including intensive residential treatment, county behavioral health, and outpatient care, and I bring that breadth of experience into my private practice. I specialize in working with preteens, teens, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, family conflict, and life transitions. I also work with couples on a private pay basis.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Hughes

Pamela Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monterey, CA


Pamela Hughes received her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and her Masters Degree

in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California.

Pamela has worked with individuals, couples and families improving their relationships

using the Collaborative Communication Skills as an Instructor. Pamela specializes in Addictions, ADHD, Family Systems and Hoarding.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolina Morales

Carolina Morales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with ten years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Sango

Jennifer Sango

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there! My name is Jennifer. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#161496) in California, & a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, & I believe each person is a complex, creative being needing daily practices that heal & nurture mind, body, & spirit in order to experience ease, well-being, & fulfillment through life.

Every person deserves their own unique, holistic healing practice — a nourishing way of relating with their mind, body, & spirit — that offers ease through each stress we carry each day. I will collaborate with you towards your developing daily practices that foster your desired mental clarity, emotional fluidity, physical capacity, & spiritual alignment.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Baleska Alfaro

Baleska Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michelle Stevens

Dr. Michelle Stevens

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My greatest gift as a therapist is optimism. No matter how bad things may currently seem, I know my clients can overcome obstacles, process pain, and move on to happier, healthier, more purposeful lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fullerton, CA


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joanna Amenero

Joanna Amenero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor treatment to each individual and offer a safe environment where I listen without judging you, motivate and engage you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krytle Cathey

Krytle Cathey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in women's health, including perinatal mental health, postpartum support, pregnancy loss, and navigating perimenopause and menopause.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Wang

Dennis Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, and practical—I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions to help clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Taylere Looney

Taylere Looney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a compassionate and individualized approach, recognizing that each stage of life presents unique challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aukse Goktepe

Aukse Goktepe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Runjhun Pandit

Runjhun Pandit

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work to provide a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental environment that will help you be vulnerable and honest...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tali Maouda

Tali Maouda

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Ewan

Caroline Ewan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also have a passion to work with mothers suffering from prenatal and postpartum anxiety and/or depression...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarai Tovar

Sarai Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m dedicated to helping clients create meaningful change through a collaborative, compassionate, and goal oriented approach. I specialize in crisis intervention and draw from proven, evidence-based therapies (EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT, ERP) tailored to your unique needs. I believe every person’s story is unique, and I work to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges, build on strengths, and move toward the life you want. I earned my Master’s in Educational & Clinical Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and have received specialized training in trauma focused care and crisis interventions. I’ve worked in community mental health settings, crisis intervention programs, and private practice; which has allowed me to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Leffel

Kate Leffel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, solution-focused and insight-oriented. I draw from both cognitive behavioral and depth psychologies, including IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian Zamora

Jillian Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about the therapeutic relationship. I believe your therapy journey is unique so I work to learn what matters most to you...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Palo Alto, CA

Number of therapists serving Palo Alto, CA
There are over 2,848 therapists in Palo Alto, CA accepting new patients.
2,848+
Average years in practice
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9 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
  • 77%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 3%Farsi
  • 1%Tagalog
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 94%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
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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