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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Navigate postpartum challenges with compassionate providers in San Luis Obispo who understand the unique demands of the postpartum period. Headway's network of 2,874 providers offers free consultations and appointments as soon as the next day, with many sessions covered by insurance.

Dr. Stephanie Stefanelli

Dr. Stephanie Stefanelli

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaborative journey of self-discovery that not only helps uncover underlying patterns and concerns, but also highlights each person's unique strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth and healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kayla Hunter

Kayla Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Le Reve Renderos

Amy Le Reve Renderos

Therapist

Virtual • Garden Grove, CA


I am passionate about helping others along their journey to achieve healing, growth, and balance. I know firsthand that life can often take us down unexpected roads that might feel extremely scary, intense, and at other times, exciting. I also know that there is infinite power and resilience that comes from seeking help, leaning in, and doing the work that helps us cope during the difficult times and feel grounded once again.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Bode

Shannon Bode

Therapist

Virtual • California


I support teens, adults, and families who are navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, and the lasting impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. Whether you are feeling disconnected from yourself, struggling to break painful relational patterns, or simply trying to find steadiness during a difficult season of life, therapy can become a space where healing and clarity begin to emerge.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hayley Trinh

Hayley Trinh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to providing a safe environment to uncover underlying barriers preventing you from achieving a more meaningful and fulfilling life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Saori Guadarrama Kobayashi

Saori Guadarrama Kobayashi

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“You are in charge of your healing and empowering process and I will be a guide to get you wherever you need to be.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Trimble

Amy Trimble

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a systems thinker, so I am very inquisitive and I like to get a really detailed family history.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Crystal Horton

Crystal Horton

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dually licensed in California and Florida. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from George Mason University in 2018 and have worked in the mental health field since 2016.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities across a variety of settings, including outpatient, school-based, intensive in-home, community-based, therapeutic day treatment, and residential programs.

I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build healthy coping skills, navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, and break patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you're facing anxiety, past trauma, relationship difficulties, or a major life transition, I'm here to help you move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Duncan Wigg

Duncan Wigg

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal for the first session is that clients come away with a refreshing view of their struggles - and that there is new hopefulness for their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


Hi! I’m Reina and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a Bay Area native, an unapologetic cat lover, a self proclaimed expert of silly reality tv shows, and mom to a sweet, silly little 5 year old.

I work with awesome, fierce women at various stages of motherhood who look like they have it all together on the outside but internally feel like they're consumed with spinning thoughts and worry they're doing it all wrong.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Udave Ramirez

Catherine Udave Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you notice patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build tools that support real change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esmeralda Valencia

Esmeralda Valencia

Therapist

Virtual • Rocklin, CA


“In my practice, I guide patients towards developing skills in order to obtain healthier outcomes in their personal lives and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“Our group practice specializes in helping patients who struggle with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples' recurring conflicts.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samira Hosseini

Samira Hosseini

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is interactive, curious, and gently direct—I'm here to help you go beneath the surface, increase your self-awareness, and respond to life's challenges from a place of clarity and peace rather than urgency.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Crystal Lawson

Crystal Lawson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The Rogerian approach allows me to get to know my client, identifying acute issues and crisis manage while building rapport through active listening.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dustin Stephens

Dr. Dustin Stephens

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I believe in providing compassionate, supportive, highly experienced care to help patients reach their goals and promote mental well-being.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristen Springsteen

Kristen Springsteen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe in going beyond the belief that all we can do is manage trauma and symptoms forever. I believe our mind, body, and spirit already has the power to overcome it, we just have to learn how to tap into it and put it to use

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Chambers

Kate Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist, I'm dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self-discovery and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Winfred Alarcon

Winfred Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yuhyeon Urias

Yuhyeon Urias

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, intuitive, and gently direct. I strike a balance between being an empathetic, active listener and an engaged collaborator.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxana Ayala-Quintero

Roxana Ayala-Quintero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural therapist and bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens to my work.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Norma Lopez Magana

Norma Lopez Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support adults in calming anxiety, reconnecting with their voice, and creating healthier boundaries- so you can feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with the life you want.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
J. Paul Gatdula

J. Paul Gatdula

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I became drawn to psychiatry after seeing how often people felt rushed or unheard in the system, and I try to do things differently.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary-Louise Henson

Mary-Louise Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Together, we'll uncover what's getting in the way, rebuild self-confidence, and create a life that feels grounded, purposeful, and true to who you are.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Snyder

Holly Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is solution-focused, meaning our work together is active and aimed at helping you create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachelle Felix

Rachelle Felix

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to hold space and facilitate resiliency and growth to thrive through life's challenges and daily stressors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Megan Soun

Megan Soun

Therapist

Virtual • California


Therapy for women in their 20s and 30s, experiencing • anxietywork stress/burnoutbody image/disordered eating.

Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe you’re a people pleaser who defaults into putting other people’s feelings and needs first. Or you’re experiencing burnout from trying to uphold perfectionist standards. Or you’re a high-achiever on the emotional rollercoaster of tying all your worth to your work. Or you want to stop stressing about what you eat and how much you weigh, but the idea of letting go of control is terrifying. I'd love to help!

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ozioma Nwosu

Ozioma Nwosu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I focus on integrative healthcare and believe that physical ailments and mental illnesses are not mutually exclusive but fluid, with each affecting the other.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kaela Pefley

Kaela Pefley

Therapist

Virtual • California


You might be here because you're navigating a major life transition — trying to get pregnant, adjusting to motherhood, or feeling burnt out from it all!

These seasons can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing, especially when you're used to being the one who has it all together.

I specialize in supporting women experiencing anxiety, burnout, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, and the unique stressors that come with new motherhood. Whether you're feeling emotionally exhausted, struggling with identity changes, experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, or feeling stuck during a life transition, therapy can help you regain clarity and confidence. As a new mom who also lives with anxiety- I get you and I see you! You are not alone and there is a way through!

My approach is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore what you're experiencing and reconnect with yourself. Together, we work to help you feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with the life you want to create.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kiran Flores

Kiran Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion truly lies in working with women/ families going through their fertility journeys and challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Starks

Mary Starks

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“A safe exploration into your most pressing concerns and preoccupations; a non-judgmental curious inquiry into where you have been and where you want to go.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Idania Arellano

Idania Arellano

Therapist

Virtual • Redlands, CA


“You can expect to be validated and heard. Additionally, you will be receiving homework to help you in between sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amanda Stadelbacher

Amanda Stadelbacher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Munira Montez

Munira Montez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach blends deep empathy with actionable strategies. We won't just talk; we will identify your specific triggers and create a highly individualized treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kara Rubens, M.S.

Kara Rubens, M.S.

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our first session together we will clarify what you want most out of therapy and collaborate on a roadmap.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Brignole

Angela Brignole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize creating a genuine connection by taking the time to engage deeply and build strong rapport.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Nguyen

Michael Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I believe recovery begins the moment you feel truly seen, heard, and valued — not as a collection of symptoms but as a whole person navigating real and complex challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Lopez

Heather Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal in treatment is for us to work through the fear and anxiety in order for you to understand yourself on a deeper level, emotionally and behaviorally.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in San Luis Obispo, CA

Number of therapists serving San Luis Obispo, CA
There are over 2,859 therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA accepting new patients.
2,859+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 3%Farsi
  • 1%Tagalog
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 94%Woman
  • 6%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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