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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in San Rafael, CA

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

Navigate postpartum changes with evidence-based therapy in San Rafael through Headway's network of warm, affirming providers. Whether you're experiencing mood shifts, anxiety, or adjustment concerns, find personalized support with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to ease your transition to parenthood.

Alec Bustos

Alec Bustos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families, especially those navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, adoption/foster care, and identity exploration.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chrishawn Knowlden

Chrishawn Knowlden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy doesn't require you to have everything figured out; it simply asks that you show up as you are.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nesreen Hutoczki

Dr. Nesreen Hutoczki

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion, and humor can help make the 'work' of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cinthya Pasallo

Cinthya Pasallo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a trauma-informed approach and integrate evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fidelia Onyejekwe

Fidelia Onyejekwe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore what's been weighing on you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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
Israel Pineda

Israel Pineda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth requires balancing a deeply authentic, human connection with rigorous clinical practices.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Liliana (Lily) Ramirez

Liliana (Lily) Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a parent, human, 1st generation Latina, and someone who has lived through depression, postpartum struggles, and loss, I'm drawn to supporting others through situations that can be difficult to even put into words.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Anvari

Brittany Anvari

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe healing begins with meaningful connection. My work with cancer patients and their families has deeply shaped my understanding of pain, loss, resilience, and the complexities that relationships face during times of crisis. I support adults of all ages in navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and relationship concerns, offering both compassionate guidance and practical, effective tools for growth and healing.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mitchica Smith

Mitchica Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct and solution-oriented, blending clinical expertise with the profound life lessons that have shaped my perspective on resilience.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karina Kazaryan

Karina Kazaryan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“While we cannot change the difficult circumstances of the past, we can work together to gain understanding, promote healing, and create the foundation for a more balanced and meaningful life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Theresa Arredondo

Theresa Arredondo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe deeply that prioritizing your own mental health is not selfish. It is the foundation everything else gets built on.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Niedzwiecki

Jacqueline Niedzwiecki

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Having worked as a marriage and family therapist for over 13 years, I have developed a toolbox of tried and true tools to help lessen many mental health symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elisabeth Netjes

Elisabeth Netjes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“True healing begins when we feel genuinely seen and heard. You deserve to be known, supported, have your story understood, and have help in navigating life's obstacles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tania Mclean-Nicholas

Tania Mclean-Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Temecula, CA


“My work is rooted in helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate life's challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maria Estante

Maria Estante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with individuals, couples, and families using a range of evidence-based approaches — including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Humanistic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), the...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Susie Gamboa

Susie Gamboa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the inherent goodness and capacity for growth within each individual. My role is to create a non-judgmental, deeply empathetic, and safe space where you can feel secure enough to share your deepest trauma, secrets, or vulnerabilities...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Allison Gilbert

Allison Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Aptos, CA


“I believe people are more resilient than they know. If you are ready to find that in yourself, I would be honored to walk that path with you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tamar Gottlieb

Tamar Gottlieb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that while the path forward may feel daunting, you don't have to do it alone—I am here to guide you through both the exploration of your past and the building of your future.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Morrow

Gloria Morrow

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I create a beloved community environment for my clients, where the client feels respected and his or her needs are at the forefront of the session.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rachael Forbes

Rachael Forbes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My client-centered approach focuses on building trust and tailoring interventions to each individual's needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sally Press

Sally Press

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in compassionate, person-centered therapy with a strengths-based, collaborative approach.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Virginia Purnell

Virginia Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to understand their experiences and develop practical tools for navigating life's challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabriel Davis

Gabriel Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fallbrook, CA


“My approach is rooted in supporting clients to reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Natalie Itkin

Dr. Natalie Itkin

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I blend structured approaches like CBT with insight-oriented and relational work, because no two paths to healing look the same.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello,

I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Taiann Knetge

Taiann Knetge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, affirming space where Black women can show up fully as themselves—without having to educate or code-switch.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Gonzalez

Susan Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a bilingual/bicultural LMFT, I am committed to helping clients navigate through life's trials & experiences.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ari Aho

Ari Aho

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm an eclectic therapist who blends evidence-based, cultural, and art-based healing practices to support each individual's needs.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suha Albadawi

Suha Albadawi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Claremont, CA


“My focus is helping my clients feel better about themselves and work through their symptoms that brought them to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Andre Papajohn

Andre Papajohn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Farrah Jallalvandi

Farrah Jallalvandi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I want to empower my patients to understand and treat their conditions with a holistic patient-center approach.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Carmela Capinpin

Carmela Capinpin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of personal agency and collective healing, and view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in compassion, openness, curiosity, and dignity.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kylie Battiata

Kylie Battiata

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome!

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your experiences, gain insight, and move toward the life you want to live.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelique Danza

Angelique Danza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“My goal is to meet you where you are, offer compassion without judgment, and help you move toward a life that feels more connected, balanced, and authentic.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sridevi Banka

Sridevi Banka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Dublin, CA


“I specialize in affirming, evidence-based care for adolescents ages 12+, LGBTQ+ individuals, and new mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and early parenthood.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melinda Brown

Melinda Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm genuinely curious about each client's unique perspective and the experiences that have shaped who they are.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gabriela Lopez-Machon

Gabriela Lopez-Machon

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“My approach is relational and insight-oriented, informed by psychodynamic thinking. I believe that when we better understand our emotions, past experiences, and relational patterns, we can create meaningful and lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Andersen

Amanda Andersen

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I specialize EMDR and use an acceptance and integration framework to help support you in reaching your highest self.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving San Rafael, CA
There are over 2,891 therapists in San Rafael, CA accepting new patients.
2,891+
Average years in practice
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10 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
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Tagalog
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%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
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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