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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

San Mateo families find compassionate postpartum care through Headway's network of 2,751 providers trained in evidence-based approaches. Sessions are available as soon as next day, with many patients paying as little as $0 per session through insurance coverage.

Yovani Hernandez

Yovani Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a journey, not a destination. With therapeutic guidance and powerful encouragement, I strive to have clients gain clarity...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Eri Minagawa

Eri Minagawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in the connection between "Body, Mind, and Soul". I like to focus on every aspect of my clients' life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I specialize in treating adults and adolescents dealing with serious mental illness, including mood disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and geriatric...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Jarrell

Emily Jarrell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is not about trying to "fix" you. Instead, the focus is on deepening your understanding...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Gold

Tamara Gold

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered—with practical tools that help you create meaningful, lasting change in your relationships and...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“My approach integrates holistic wellness principles with pharmacological interventions, recognizing that effective treatment addresses the whole person.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karen Barnoy

Karen Barnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michele Marquez

Michele Marquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an open-minded approach, working with clients together to come up with a plan to help them reach their goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“My care is grounded in genuine collaboration and a deep respect for the individual path each person walks.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and I value building therapeutic relationships with my clients.”
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


“With a Master of Science in Nursing from West Coast University and over six years of emergency and psychiatric nursing experience, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health crises to my practice.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Olajumoke Adeyemi

Olajumoke Adeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Olajumoke Adeyemi, NP, is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Long beach, California. I specialize in maternal mental health and am dual board-certified in Family Practice and Psychiatry. This combined background allows me to understand both the medical and emotional complexities that can arise during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the transition into motherhood.

I support women experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, mood changes, intrusive thoughts, irritability, emotional overwhelm, and sleep disruption. My approach is compassionate, individualized, and centered on helping you feel more emotionally grounded and supported during this important stage of life.

If you’re reading this and quietly wondering, “Why does this feel so much harder than I thought it would?” — you are not alone.

Motherhood can be beautiful and deeply meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, exhausting, and heavy. You can love your baby fiercely and still feel anxious, tearful, irritable, depleted, or simply unlike yourself.

Struggling does not mean you are failing as a mother. Sometimes, it means you need a space where your well-being matters, too.

You deserve compassionate care that recognizes you as a whole person—not only as a mother. With appropriate support and treatment, it is possible to feel more like yourself again and experience motherhood with greater confidence, stability, and connection.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I believe lasting recovery happens when clinical knowledge and authentic human connection work together.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael They

Michael They

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Modesto, CA


“I will listen intently and ask questions to learn more about you so I can determine what type of care is most appropriate.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
Esther Kang

Esther Kang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in guiding individuals towards their authentic selves and empowering them to live fulfilling lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vania Djavid

Vania Djavid

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


You can know exactly where something comes from and still feel completely stuck in it. That's often where the real work begins. I work with adults and seniors navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, eating disorders, and the weight of holding multiple cultural worlds at once. I offer sessions in both English and Farsi. I was born in Tehran and came to the United States as a child. That journey shapes how I show up for clients who are holding two worlds at once. Clients often describe me as thoughtful, unhurried, and genuinely curious about who they are.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carl Modeste

Dr. Carl Modeste

Psychologist

Virtual • California


There are things you have learned to work around instead of talk about, and after a while that starts to feel normal. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors across California, and often with whole families who are trying to get through something together. A lot of my work is with people carrying trauma they have never fully unpacked, parents navigating the emotional weight of pregnancy and new parenthood, and people trying to change a pattern of substance use that has already cost them more than they meant to lose. My goal is to meet you where you are, not where a treatment plan says you should be.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tanisha Ragland

Dr. Tanisha Ragland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hollywood, CA


“My style is warm, direct, and judgment-free, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ligia Hernandez

Ligia Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am someone who wants to support personal growth in others. Life is rough and we don't always listen to our heads and that's okay. I am someone who tries to meet clients where they are and not judge.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sheila Clifford

Sheila Clifford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am strengths based and use CBT/DBT. It is incredibly important to me that you feel that your strengths are highlighted and utilized as we build a plan for the healthiest version of yourself.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I see our relationship as a true partnership. While I bring clinical knowledge and evidence-based treatment approaches, you bring the most important element—intimate knowledge of your own experience, strengths, and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Salamatou Carr

Salamatou Carr

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My background spans inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental health, and correctional healthcare—experiences that have shaped me into a clinician who leads with compassion, cultural humility, and deep respect for every person's story.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Josephine Wallace

Josephine Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use CBT, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focus modalities to affirm your unique strengths and coping skills.”
Maternal mental health, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marina V Araiza

Marina V Araiza

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a space where you can be yourself. People often describe me as easy to talk to, and I believe that compassion—and even a little humor when appropriate—can make the healing process feel more comfortable. We'll work together to build on your strengths and help you create meaningful, lasting change.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Kane

John Kane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in just sitting and nodding. With 25 years of experience in clinical practice and wilderness programs, I provide a grounded, direct space for change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Vellozzi

Samantha Vellozzi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken the step to begin therapy, and I’m honored to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth. My name is Sam and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Arizona and California. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of issues, including relational difficulties, mental health challenges, eating disorders, trauma, and more.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, active, and entirely collaborative, meaning we work as a team to break old patterns and build lasting relief.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jovita Herrera

Jovita Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is to help you better understand your patterns, process difficult experiences, and build practical tools that will strengthen your ability to live with intentionality and clarity.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karina Ramirez

Karina Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I strive to create a safe space where individuals feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Maria Thompson

Maria Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a first generation Mexican American woman with more than 10 years of experience in mental health and geriatric care...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Kabirat Oyenuga

Kabirat Oyenuga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“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
Erica Kholodovsky

Erica Kholodovsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a significant life transition? Perhaps you’re noticing recurring patterns in your relationships, struggling with self-criticism, or feeling disconnected from yourself despite your efforts to move forward. Genuine connection, recognition, and attunement are central to my approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change develops through a collaborative relationship in which you feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected. I’m Erica, a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), bringing over 20 years of experience in mental health treatment and wellness, including extensive clinical work in inpatient psychiatric care, intensive outpatient treatment, and psychotherapy. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I welcome individuals seeking practical strategies for managing symptoms, as well as those interested in developing a deeper understanding of their emotional experiences, relationships, and sense of self. I provide online psychotherapy throughout California, including Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Orange County, and San Diego. My work integrates evidence-based treatment, relational attunement, and a whole-person perspective, with care tailored to your individual needs, circumstances, and goals.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sue Brekka

Sue Brekka

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I offer a safe environment of compassion and respect. Working pyschodynamically, from an object relations perspective, integrating parts work (IFS)...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tracy Mallett

Dr. Tracy Mallett

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is strengths-based, meaning that I will work with you to identify your strengths and the strategies that have worked well for you in the past, and nurture those skills to their highest potential.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chenxi Mia Yang

Chenxi Mia Yang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Mia provides thoughtful, collaborative care that integrates evidence-based medication management, psychoeducation, and supportive strategies tailored to each client's needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists serving San Mateo, CA
There are over 2,775 therapists in San Mateo, CA accepting new patients.
2,775+
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
  • 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Cigna
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 63%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Tagalog
  • 1%French
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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  • 43%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%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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