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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.
I am a LCSW. My background includes working in the prison system, medical social work, school social work and the foster care system. I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ people, veterans, trauma victims, first responders, and survivors of domestic abuse.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a genuine partnership built on trust, understanding, and collaboration.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats patients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and schizoaffective disorders.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I use a blend of DBT, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy to help you make sense of your past, understand your patterns, and build new ways of coping so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
My passion lies in working with clients who need assistance with personal empowerment and identity development. My goal is to instill hope by identifying areas of strength, resilience, and capacity for positive change. Effective therapy takes effort and commitment from both the therapist and the client.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with issues related to body image, disordered eating, or weight stigma.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
At my core, I’m a mindful, committed, and deeply caring person. Being a therapist is simply one expression of that—I feel called to help people, and this is the work through which I do it.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is active and collaborative. I'm not the kind of therapist who just nods along; we're going to talk openly, dig into what's really going on, and work together on practical strategies for change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have years of experience serving patients with mental health illnesses i.e anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance/alcohol abuse, sleep disorder, etc.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a licensed therapist who has been working in the field since 2014 with diverse individuals in different settings. I attended California State Polytechnic University for my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and the University of Southern California for my Masters in Social Work. I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues and grief and loss issues. On a personal note, I love to hike, cook and watch movies.
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
Hello, I'm Dr. Lori! Thank you for trusting in me to join in on your journey. It takes courage to start the process of therapy, and you are already taking the first step. I look forward to being your ally and to offer a warm and safe place free of judgement.
I work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families. I have 15 years experience. I have a BA in Psychology from UCLA, a MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis on Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, and a Psy.D in Marriage & Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I look forward to meeting you!
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I provide a warm, holistic, and nonjudgmental approach, integrating strengths-based, person-centered, narrative, art therapy, CBT and DBT techniques to support healing, growth, and resilience.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients describe my style as warm, authentic, and supportive, while also offering practical tools and structured guidance to create lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My philosophy of therapy is to treat children and youth as part of the family environment that they are in.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that when mental health struggles go unaddressed, everything else in life suffers — and that healing is not only possible, it's necessary.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I seek to support clients in identifying a desired outcome and explore how to build upon their strengths and examples of success to address their emotional, social and psychological wellbeing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I care deeply about my clients and will be an active participant in helping you to create desired change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and begin rebuilding with confidence.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She uses a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients become the most effective version of themselves and reach their long term goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My warm, practical, realistic, and evidence-based teaching style puts clients at ease, while my non-judgmental and curious approach leaves them feeling hopeful after every session.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I make it a priority to learn about your history, your present struggles, your strengths, your values, any worries you have about treatment, and what you hope the future holds.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I truly care about the people I work with and strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, creative, and appropriately funny. You won't need to mask, perform, or spend half the session convincing me that your experience is real.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“In our sessions, you won't find a "blank wall" therapist. You'll find a real person who listens with empathy, offers gentle nudges when needed, and celebrates your wins with you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the patterns we develop often make sense in the context of what we've experienced, even when they no longer serve us.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I humbly share that I have spent the last 15 years studying, experiencing, and guiding both Eastern and Western medicine.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe space for you to discuss your concerns to change your life for the better.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My path to this work started with my own mental health journey. I know what it feels like to struggle from the inside—and I know how life-changing the right support can be.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I see my role as providing a supportive therapeutic space to foster growth, healing, and healthy relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
“I believe therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and I work collaboratively with each client to find what truly supports their growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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“My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and actively involved in your care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My hope is to empower you through identifying your inner strength, reassess, develop, enhance and support more adaptive patterns of thinking and behavior to situations.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have experience working with clients of all ages to manage major life transitions, move through traumatic stress, and build a toolkit of coping skills to manage day to day challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience. ...I help clients to find stability and reduce suffering.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Palo Alto, CA
Number of therapists serving Palo Alto, CA
2,714+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Maternal mental health
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 85%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 79%Cigna
- 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 18%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%French
- 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 93%Woman
- 7%Man
License types
- 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 44%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
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