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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 2,716 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 2 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 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
Inhwa Byun

Inhwa Byun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Jose, CA


“She works with you to access your innate strengths, reveal coping styles, and, ultimately, deepen your understanding of the behavior patterns that keep you stuck.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers

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, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mayra Ruelas-Ramirez

Mayra Ruelas-Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Hayward, CA


“I believe the best healing is done in relationships, which can be done through the client-therapist relationship or by bringing family members together.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 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 9 insurance carriers
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
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
Claire Neumann

Claire Neumann

Therapist

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


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CA) with an MSW from NYU and a BA in Communications from Northwestern. With 14 years as a professional actor and teaching artist, I incorporate creativity into my eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, and psychodynamics. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relational challenges, and personal growth.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. 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 10 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 3 insurance carriers
Jing Zhang

Jing Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
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
Allison Gilbert

Allison Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aptos, CA


“I believe people are more resilient than they know. If you are ready to find that in yourself, I would be honored to walk that path with you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Stephanie Silvinson

Stephanie Silvinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tracy, CA


There are some things in life that are too hard to face alone. If you or a loved one have experienced trauma, relationship struggles, stresses related to parenting or taking care of an aging parent, grief at the loss of a beloved member of your life, anxiety, depression, survivor or witness to abuse, or seeking tools for living with wellness. Please come and be welcome in a healing space.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Mccrary

Karen Mccrary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tracy, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208. I worked as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is family, marriage and couples counseling. I have experience working with families that have unconventional lifestyles. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and children. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy in all settings. I am trained in Gottman Method for Couples and Bariatric Assessment certified.

•Couples Counseling •Specialization in Gottman Method and Sex Therapy. Individual Adult, Tween & Teen Counseling •Anger Management, ADHD, ADD. Certified Bariatric Assessments. Supervision for Interns. Family Therapy, and court appointed therapist for Reunification Therapy.

I believe that each individual has a purpose and that sometimes we need assistance in finding our purpose. Let me help you find your own purpose or regain focus on your life's path to feeling satisfied in the life you are living. I am available via online or in person and licensed in California and Arizona.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 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
Corion Ogunleye

Corion Ogunleye

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over eight years of diverse experience working in mental health with children, adults, and couples.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daishea Poole

Daishea Poole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Black woman, I know all too well the need for competent quality healthcare that you can trust in addressing your needs and treating them with compassion.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathryn Shafer

Kathryn Shafer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with diverse populations who have anxiety, depression, relational problems and everyday life stressors.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Hartmann

Sarah Hartmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relational, warm and trauma-informed. I meet you where you are, working with the body–mind connection to gently explore old wounds...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aurora Aguilar

Aurora Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Aurora, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

As you begin your therapy journey, I’d love to share a little about my therapeutic style so you can get a sense of who I am and whether we might be a good clinical fit.

As a Latina therapist, I believe culture plays an important role in the therapy room. Our cultural backgrounds, family experiences, relationships, and identities can all shape the way we understand ourselves and navigate the world. Both my personal and professional experiences have deeply influenced my approach to therapy.

I especially enjoy working with individuals and families navigating multigenerational patterns, family dynamics, and trauma. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hilary Malloy

Hilary Malloy

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), working in private practice as a Psychotherapist. I live in Los Angeles, and work in-person or hybrid, with adults, teens, couples and the aging population. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, work stress/dissatisfaction, career goals, sleep disorders, substance use, trauma (ptsd/complex/acute), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD/OCPD), attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD). In addition I deal with grief, isolation, and breaking creative blocks.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nefertiti Khemet Goudjayi

Nefertiti Khemet Goudjayi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“If you're looking for a therapist that is energetic, direct, yet empathetic, you found the right person.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth Schuh

Beth Schuh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Torrance, CA


“I use my innate curiosity and non-judgmental attitude to understand how life has shaped my clients and to work with them to find ways of unlearning/healing the habits that no longer work for them.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rodolfo Morales

Dr. Rodolfo Morales

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Los Gatos, CA


20 year plus experience in varied mental health venues -- private office, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, clinic-based case management.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Makenzie Gilliam

Makenzie Gilliam

Therapist

Virtual • Bishop, CA


“Through empathy and honesty, I strive to make each session a safe space where my clients have the opportunity to feel heard and to cultivate hope.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Leslie Davis

Leslie Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate difficult experiences, understand themselves more deeply, and create meaningful change in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


I am a Doctor of Education, the Clinical Director at Enhanced Mindful Therapy, and an Adjunct Psychology Professor who teaches Graduate Psychology Students about trauma in diverse populations. Our group practice specializes in helping patients who struggle with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples’ recurring conflicts. I lead a group practice of therapists who practice mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral and somatic approaches. We focus on strengthening mind-body awareness to gain more joy in life's journey. As a licensed psychotherapist, I can provide care in California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, and Nevada.


https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/enhanced-mindful-therapy-ventura-ca/1844733

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avana Pace

Avana Pace

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I work from a client-centered perspective to understand the goals my clients have...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph. D.

Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph. D.

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Dunne utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming... and various other evidence-based therapeutic approaches to assist her patients to exceed their personal goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Isabel Rothstein

Isabel Rothstein

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic approach to therapy and believe that our past affects our present, and our mind, body and experiences should all be considered when working through challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebeca Ruelas-Finger

Rebeca Ruelas-Finger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists serving Palo Alto, CA
There are over 2,714 therapists in Palo Alto, CA accepting new patients.
2,714+
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
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Cigna
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%French
  • 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 93%Woman
  • 7%Man
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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