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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.

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
Heather Parenti

Heather Parenti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an open-minded, non-judgmental therapist who focuses on how the brain connects with the body...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanna Rayyan

Shanna Rayyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself an approachable, down-to-earth person who provides therapy in a judgment-free and safe environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Greene

Jennifer Greene

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on you, prioritizing your needs to bring clarity and tranquility through clinical support tailored to your goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Pena

Diana Pena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“I bring openness and curiosity to every conversation, seeking to understand your perspective, circumstances, and the culture and identity that shape your well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Vincenzo Roma

Dr. Vincenzo Roma

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“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
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“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
Patricia Gutierrez

Patricia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice centers on trauma and PTSD, identity and gender affirming care, and the lived experiences of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Belen Guillen

Belen Guillen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I consider each client's cultural background, language, family system, and individual experiences when developing treatment goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Gann

Emily Gann

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you're a woman feeling stretched thin by the relationships in your life — a partner, your family, the demands of parenting — you don't have to sort through it alone. I help women navigate relationship stress, anxiety, grief, and the harder seasons of life: losing someone you love, adjusting to a health condition, or facing a change you didn't choose. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work from Azusa Pacific University, and my goal in every session is simple: you leave feeling heard, understood, and a little more capable than when you arrived.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Beldner-Martinez

Erin Beldner-Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm a licensed therapist who believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood and are met with compassion.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neydi Tovar

Neydi Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Asking for help can feel harder when you've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. I'm Neydi, a bilingual English and Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and substance use. These challenges rarely arrive alone and almost always connect back to our relationships, our families, and the communities we come from. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and genuinely invested.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carmonique Harris

Carmonique Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Lynell Yasno

Lynell Yasno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping my clients develop a more trusting and loving relationship with all of the parts of themselves that feel difficult to understand and be with.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karen Conklin

Karen Conklin

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“Using Freuds Psychodynamic psychotherapy and Becks Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for understanding why we are how we are and implementing the desired changes.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mira Rocca

Mira Rocca

Therapist

Virtual • Calabasas, CA


“I create a space where you can reconnect with your body while honoring both your vulnerability and your inner strength.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alyx Galura

Alyx Galura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Agoura Hills, CA


“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
Meghan Holland

Meghan Holland

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, compassionate, empathic approach by listening to the client and providing feedback that can help the client improve their quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarkis Anthony Vartan

Sarkis Anthony Vartan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, direct, and solution-oriented. I believe therapy should provide clarity, practical tools, and meaningful progress.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Gustafson

Jennifer Gustafson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My job is to walk alongside my clients and to gently guide them in finding a more positive and healthier path forward toward self-compassion and self-acceptance.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chika Agulanna

Chika Agulanna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


“Chika's treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practice utilizing medication and psychotherapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I'm particularly skilled at understanding how trauma shapes mental health, how personality patterns develop as coping mechanisms, and how conditions like OCD can complicate other presentations.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tareen Mekany

Tareen Mekany

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a licensed therapist in California with 7 years of professional experience, supporting clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Whether you’re navigating change, building confidence, or seeking support, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and strength. Taking the first step can be hard, and I’m proud of you for starting.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vivian Ifediora

Vivian Ifediora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. I take time to truly understand each client's story—looking beyond symptoms to the root causes of distress.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jade Harris

Jade Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with a focus on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liana Gibson

Liana Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on compassion, clear communication, and tailored strategies, integrating faith, recovery principles, and cultural awareness to create a holistic and supportive environment for diverse individuals and families.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Palo Alto, CA


“I'm Holly, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care and maternal-child health. ... My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum,...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Felicia Ige

Felicia Ige

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Felicia Ige, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience in mental health, public health, acute care, and education.

I hold a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from Walden University and a Master's degree in Nursing Education. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized mental health treatment.

Above all, I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Irine Achuamang

Irine Achuamang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rolling Hills Estates, CA


“I am dedicated in promoting mental and emotional wellness. Our mental health stability significant empowers every aspect of our lives...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julia Rose Polk

Julia Rose Polk

Therapist

Virtual • California


You've done meaningful therapeutic work and you're ready to go deeper. You're successful in the external markers of your life, but you know there's more—greater depth, connection, and purpose waiting for you. You've addressed foundational trauma, and now you want to explore subtler patterns: how you hold back in intimacy, the meanings you're searching for, the fuller expression of yourself you sense is possible. You may be curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy as a tool for profound insight. You're not dealing with crisis, but are looking for a guide who can support you in moving from survival to fully living in your wholeness.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Piran Mehta

Piran Mehta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“During an intake session with me you can expect having a non judgmental conversation and piece together a complete history of yourself...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audrea Nicholson

Audrea Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting youth, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community through life's challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carla Kruse

Carla Kruse

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be a nonjudgmental sounding board and collaborative guide, helping people uncover patterns and make meaningful, lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Chess

Nicole Chess

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine clinical expertise with a strategic, direct approach to help you move beyond venting and toward a clear, sustainable roadmap for change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Starr Fox

Starr Fox

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on creating a safe and trusting environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina Stelly

Christina Stelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“Helping people reclaim their mental health and quality of life is not just my profession — it is my purpose.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kalin Hardecopf

Kalin Hardecopf

Therapist

Virtual • California


Go beyond coping and create real, lasting change by transforming the patterns at the root. Less time circling the problem. More time transforming it.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Avis Hershfield

Avis Hershfield

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am down-to-earth, empathic, and I especially enjoy bringing my education, persona, and life/career experiences to the patients I serve.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ebony Brown

Ebony Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a soft, gentle tone and create a safe environment where you can speak openly and vulnerably.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Winnie Lee

Winnie Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself, explore what's holding you back, and build the tools to create lasting change.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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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