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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Salinas, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Salinas, CA

Postpartum mental health support in Salinas connects you with 2,685 licensed providers experienced in postpartum-related concerns. Access virtual or in-person sessions with compassionate, affirming providers who understand this unique period. Headway accepts multiple insurance plans, and many patients pay as little as $0 per session.

Elizabeth Apodaca

Elizabeth Apodaca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Pacific Grove, CA


“As a solution focused therapist my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Emilie Crist

Emilie Crist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA


What is your approach to therapy?

Eclectic approach that integrates a variety of modalities based on each clients needs.

What can clients expect from their first session with you?

Feeling lighter and leaving with tools & skills to utilize between sessions to better navigate.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Natalie Hanneman

Natalie Hanneman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Aromas, CA


“I can help you choose small shifts in your day and in your thoughts, shifts that allow you to move through your life with more acceptance and grace.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Rodriguez

Christina Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in various social work settings.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I offer options instead of instructions, walking you through my suggestions and the reasoning behind them while respecting your right to choose.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Coccaro

Ashley Coccaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and practical tools to help you cope in healthy ways while reminding you that you're not alone.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“Setbacks are a natural part of change, and each one offers clues about what works and what to try next.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I deliberately do things differently, creating an environment where you’re an equal collaborator rather than someone handed a set of instructions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I believe every person deserves skilled, caring support that honors their background, culture, and unique circumstances.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“I’ll be honest about your options, what each might help with, and the risks involved, and you can ask me anything.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“Three commitments shape the psychiatric care I provide: working as a team, leading with kindness, and relying on proven medicine.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I recommend medication only when there's a clear reason, and I check in regularly to make sure it's still serving you.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“Talking about emotional struggles can feel intimidating, so I keep our time together calm, unhurried, and judgment-free.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ramanpal Punia

Ramanpal Punia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to cultivate a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where patients feel supported, informed, and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Sayeh Ghazi

Dr. Sayeh Ghazi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe to be yourself—no masking, no judgment—just real conversations about what you want to change and how we can get there.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeanette Vega

Jeanette Vega

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a therapist who believes that people don't need to be "fixed"—they need to be understood, supported, and given space to grow at their own pace.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jahi Jamil Corbin

Jahi Jamil Corbin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Most of my clinical training happened in demanding settings... That work taught me not to flinch at difficult material and not to rush people through it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Berenice Marsh

Berenice Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with women of color who are tired of always being the strong one. If you’re carrying old wounds that still feel fresh, stuck in patterns that don’t even feel like yours, or wondering when it’s finally your turn to be cared for; I’m here for that. You won’t have to code-switch with me. Let’s set down the masks you wear just to move through the day.

In this space, you get to be fully seen--the soft parts, the angry parts, the parts you’ve hidden just to keep the peace. All of you is welcome here. Together, we’ll make room for the messy, the painful, and the hopeful parts of your story, at a pace that feels right for you. Healing doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to start with a space where you’re safe to be real.

Maternal mental health, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the healing power of relationships. The core of my approach is in working relationally and providing a warm, empathic space...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals who need specialized expertise across multiple areas.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I take time to listen to your experiences, validate your struggles, and develop treatment approaches that feel authentic and achievable.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“I want you to bring all of yourself, including your complexities, contradictions, strengths, and struggles, free of judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saby Kirpal

Saby Kirpal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“It has to include all of you, from your relationships and circumstances to your hopes, fears, and the life you’re building.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Allison Underhill

Allison Underhill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating first responders as well as women navigating fertility, maternal, and women's health concerns.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I take time to get to know you, from your history and present struggles to your strengths and what wellness looks like to you.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Patricia Meyer

Patricia Meyer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“In my practice, I bring both clinical rigor and genuine warmth — creating a space where clients feel truly heard and supported as we work toward meaningful change together.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie James

Stephanie James

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping people feel like themselves again. I provide compassionate, evidence based care for anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.My goal is to create a judgement free space where patients feel heard and receive personalized treatment that fits their lives

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Sandi

Maria Sandi

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I value the collaborative relationship between therapist and client, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and growth.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“I'm Sherri Crespin, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in complex mental health conditions in adults.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nnamdi Ofoeze

Nnamdi Ofoeze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With a focus on holistic wellness, I aim to empower my patients to achieve their optimal mental health through therapeutic interventions, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yaifeh Chafeh

Yaifeh Chafeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and treated with kindness. I create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and other mental health concerns. Along with medication management, I also use supportive therapy techniques, including CBT and motivational interviewing, to help clients build healthy coping skills and feel more confident in their daily lives.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Oluchi Ofoegbu

Oluchi Ofoegbu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“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, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chia-Ju Charlotte Lin

Chia-Ju Charlotte Lin

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


“I help clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges, with attention to patterns that shape connection and emotional regulation.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cassandra Mejia-Lee

Cassandra Mejia-Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience as an intensive therapist providing psychotherapy for those struggling with serious mental health conditions /caregiver burnout/suicidal ideation/trauma/ anxiety/depression/grief & loss/life transitions/discrimination/identity...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Fort

Carla Fort

Therapist

Virtual • California


You're here! Right here, right now! You may not be where you want to be yet, but you have already taken a step towards facing challenges with a strength you never knew you had. Besides, it doesn't hurt to get a little assistance on the way. I'm here to help you. Let me tell you something. Nothing is as remarkable as seeing positive change in my client! Helping you make even the smallest steps towards your goal every day brings me joy and I make sure to let you know when I've noticed your progress. Even when they seem too small to notice, I'll notice! You’ll be surprised how much a little positivity can help.

I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor with additional experience in helping individuals get back to work to attain the highest success possible after experiencing any life changing issues. I have helped people with almost everything you can think of. I have helped those with mild and severe mental health concerns.

When I counsel, my style is energetic, compassionate, and supportive. I praise your progressions, and I can show you how to be proud of your efforts and steps in the right direction. I am client-centered and I want to listen to you and be as helpful as is humanly possible. I love to empower my clients. I can't wait to meet you!

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Nene Umunnakwe

Nene Umunnakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I find fulfillment in offering guidance to help people gain clarity in lives. My expertise lies in addressing ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Salinas, CA

Number of therapists serving Salinas, CA
There are over 2,692 therapists in Salinas, CA accepting new patients.
2,692+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 80%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 17%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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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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