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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 2,715 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.

Jessica Mosqueda

Jessica Mosqueda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe place. I create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel they can unwrap their feelings and really dive into what they are experiencing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Roxana Khadjehnouri

Roxana Khadjehnouri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and genuine, fostering a safe and supportive environment for my clients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Melissa Sipolt

Melissa Sipolt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as an alumnus of the Harvard University Napa Infant-Parent Fellowship Program, where I trained directly with Daniel Seigel, MD, Bruce Perry, PhD., MD, and the esteemed T. Berry Brazelton, MD.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Paulina Huh

Paulina Huh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Paulina Huh is a compassionate therapist supporting adults navigating life’s challenges. Paulina embraces a warm, transparent, client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing life transitions and feeling stuck. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from mindfulness, DBT, ACT, and CBT.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Calista Ezeokoye

Calista Ezeokoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Calista is both a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katie Thompson

Katie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand no two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Infertility
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sara Assar

Sara Assar

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My primary approach is to help you live authentically to your purpose and manifest your highest goals aligned with your values and vision.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I understand that reaching out for help is often one of the hardest steps—and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Renee Demirdjian

Renee Demirdjian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is an integrative blend of modalities tailored to each individual, drawing from attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Jungian...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Guadalupe Pino

Guadalupe Pino

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, patient, and practical—balancing emotional support with tools that can be applied in everyday life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I’m Amanda, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I welcome children, teens, and adults. I offer specialized expertise in complex mental health conditions along with an unwavering belief in your ability to heal and grow.”
Maternal mental health, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mona Dow

Mona Dow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change happens in a safe, supportive, and authentic therapeutic relationship.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrina Garcia

Adrina Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy through a whole person lens, which means we'll look at your mental, emotional, and physical world as one connected picture...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Denise Ross

Denise Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Del Mar, CA


Hi, I'm Denise, welcome to my practice. I work only on Telehealth video appointments for your scheduling connivence from home or work. Appointments are M/W/F. Book here and I'll text you to confirm. I support individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same patterns, struggling in relationships, to others or with yourself. if you are dealing with stress, work issues, transitions, life changes, or things from your past that feel hard to manage emotionally either happening currently or from the past. Your not alone and there is help. I help people feel more confident, communicate better, worry less, and start showing up for themselves in a healthier way. I offer Telehealth appointments for Individual Adults only on M/W/F. No in person appointments and no Couples.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Tata-Acha

Dr. Elizabeth Tata-Acha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“I have a doctorate degree in nursing with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Powell

Gabrielle Powell

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Gabrielle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work. I support adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges. My practice is warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful, genuine, and actively engaged. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you as you deepen your self-awareness, navigate life’s ups and downs, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cylystina Nevel

Cylystina Nevel

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some seasons of life ask more of you than you ever expected, and somewhere along the way you stopped feeling like yourself. I work with teens, parents, and adults who are moving through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the heavy stretches that come with big life transitions. I care deeply about supporting LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, and families who want to understand and show up for one another a little better. So much of this work is simply remembering that you do not have to carry any of it alone.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christina Daly

Dr. Christina Daly

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping women navigate anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges while building greater confidence and self-trust.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ilena Sussman

Ilena Sussman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Psychotherapy provided to adults seeking support. In treatment,we can create/reach goals to cope successfully while decreasing symptoms of anxiety/depression. Both short-term and long-term assistance available.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Shamburger

Meghan Shamburger

Therapist

Virtual • Compton, CA


“I believe that trauma stops us from truly walking in all that we were meant to be, leading us to tip toe through life unsure of ourselves and our attachments.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Houda

Samantha Houda

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some of the hardest things to carry are the ones that have become part of your daily routine. The stress that keeps building, the grief wrapped up in a medical diagnosis, the family dynamics that nobody talks about but everyone feels. Hi there, my name is Samantha and I have 11+ years of experience helping adults navigate exactly those kinds of struggles: chronic illness, PTSD and trauma, relationship difficulties, and the kind of ongoing stress that quietly shapes how you see yourself and everything around you.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Maryam Tajiki

Maryam Tajiki

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a genuine partnership. Before anything else, I want to understand what you're carrying and what you hope feels different.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Godzak

Emily Godzak

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

Virtual • Emeryville, CA


Are you in life transition or coping with anxiety and stress ? Are you searching for deeper meaning to feel more joy and peace? Are you going through life’s uncertainty due to factors of life transition, illness, aging, identity crisis, retirement, loss of loved ones, financial stress, women’s hormonal changes? Do you want more Meaningful positive experiences and becoming your Best Authentic Self?

I am here to provide you with compassionate care, kindness and psychological and emotional support. You deserve to experience peace of mind and wellness. Life invites growth through transitions which require us to change and make tough decisions. am here to support you to THRIVE in times of change.

About Me:

I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.


I practice Ayurveda, a holistic lifestyle system from India that promotes balance of mind, body, and spirit through daily habits, nutrition, and self-care.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mandana Ghalebi

Mandana Ghalebi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients identify the thought patterns and behaviors keeping them stuck, and build practical, sustainable tools to move forward.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celia Barry

Celia Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel comfortable exploring these challenges without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on working with individuals with anxiety disorders, stress, past trauma, depression, and grief.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Funmi Igbinigie

Funmi Igbinigie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
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
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Erica Oppenheimer

Erica Oppenheimer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with people who are thoughtful, self-aware, and curious about understanding themselves more deeply.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marissa Mcconnachie

Marissa Mcconnachie

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth takes root when we blend structured, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Robin Brady

Robin Brady

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a parent of children with special needs, I understand the unique challenges families face in balancing a child's needs with their own emotional well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gold River, CA


“I take the time to understand your story, your strengths, and the many influences on your mental health.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elsie Iwegbu

Elsie Iwegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer a supportive and judgment-free space to help you manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Atwood

Sharon Atwood

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“I always take time to fully understand the bigger picture of who you are, including your symptoms, history, strengths, routines, and personal goals, because quality care should respect the whole person rather than a single diagnosis.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Vazquez

Jamie Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring extensive clinical experience providing individual, family, couples, and parent-focused therapy across a wide range of ages and presenting concerns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jamie Sweigert

Jamie Sweigert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a gentle, authentic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach blended with validation and constructive feedback that ideally allows space for you to safely explore emotions, develop new insights, and feel empowered to create desired...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Poulson

Carrie Poulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am non-judgmental, open-minded and solution focused. I have a trauma history of my own and I get it. I can shine a light on the path out of there. I will meet you where you are at and walk with you to a place that is happier and healthier. I am an art therapist, and believe in past life-times that have had an effect on who we have become. I was born into a conservative religion and escaped. I specialize in helping people leave organized religion.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Palo Alto, CA
There are over 2,714 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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