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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA

Navigate postpartum changes with specialized care from Headway providers in Santa Monica. Our network supports talk therapy and medication management for postpartum-related concerns, with free consultations available. Sessions are available as soon as next day, helping you find the right fit quickly.

Amelia Thaoxaochay-Ruiz

Amelia Thaoxaochay-Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel understood, challenged when needed, and empowered to make meaningful changes that align with the life you want to live.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Filmus

Alice Filmus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kathryn Dole

Kathryn Dole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can look forward to an opportunity to start to change problems, difficulties, and dysfunction for something better but most importantly, a safe place for you to tell what's going on in your life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Howard

Rachel Howard

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am Registered Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor & Consultant, as well as a Certified Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Practitioner.

I have almost a decade of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in a therapeutic capacity. I specialize in trauma and family work. I am an integrative psychotherapist – integrating art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, astrology, spirituality, and more into therapy.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Uzoukwu

Linda Uzoukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Linda Uzoukwu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care to adults.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, and perinatal or postpartum mental health concerns. I understand that mental health challenges can affect every part of your life, and my goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and actively involved in your care.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Jennifer Hattar

Jennifer Hattar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic approach to therapy, taking into consideration a person's childhood and upbringing, cultural, socioeconomic and spiritual practices and values.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Abieyuwa Salami

Abieyuwa Salami

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol use recovery.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anthony Morice

Anthony Morice

Psychologist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I take an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. My style blends contemporary evidence-based approaches along with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Evienia Vassiliadou

Evienia Vassiliadou

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I'm direct and may challenge you with tough questions, but I do it with purpose and when I sense you're ready.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mona Dow

Mona Dow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change happens in a safe, supportive, and authentic therapeutic relationship.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Deyski

Monica Deyski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a space to better understand the patterns, relationships and experiences that have shaped you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Preet Kingra

Preet Kingra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a licensed clinical social worker committed to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laticha Perez

Laticha Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have experience working with children, youth, adults, families, couples but in the last few years, I have shifted my main focus to work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I’ve worked in the mental health field for 22 years and been practicing as a therapist for about 10 years. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe that prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be difficult, so congratulations on taking your first step to start therapy.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Makalah McElroy

Makalah McElroy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from a person-centered and holistic lens. I understand that there are layers of you as an individual... all of which matter.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Broussard

Susan Broussard

Therapist

Virtual • Menifee, CA


“I help people escape toxic relationships and patterns, empower themselves to change, and elevate their lives to its full potential.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ashlyn Cherry

Ashlyn Cherry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor treatment to the client's specific and unique needs, working toward goals set by the client.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Susan Hea Jin Ko

Susan Hea Jin Ko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm and supportive, but I'm also an active therapist. I'll listen and give you space to process, but I won't just sit back and leave you wondering what to do with everything you've shared.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Infertility, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julianne Henry

Julianne Henry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Julianne will work collaboratively with you to explore your truth, grow your inner strength, and increase your confidence.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gold River, CA


“My style is caring and direct. I’ll share honest observations, respect your emotions, and stand by you through difficult times.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“What makes my approach unique is my extensive leadership experience overseeing psychiatric services across multiple facilities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ran Ren

Ran Ren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rena tailors her therapeutic approach to the individual's needs, personality, and cultural background.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brenda Hernandez

Brenda Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a therapist my goal is to break the stigma that comes with therapy. I strive to create a collaborative, nurturing therapeutic relationship that can help transform one's pain or uncertainties into one of healing. Life can be difficult and sometimes confusing therefore I want to create a corner where one can feel safe, understood, and free of judgement.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mariah Magana

Mariah Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm, holistic, and intuitive approach to therapy where you can feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Pinnellopii Santoro

Pinnellopii Santoro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel supported enough to be honest, challenged enough to grow, and safe enough to explore what's going on beneath the surface.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rebeca Zaragoza

Rebeca Zaragoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed therapist who specializes in anxiety depression and behavioral addictions such as gambling, gaming, shopping, and technology use. I became an LCSW because, quite simply, I love people and have the deepest respect for all living things. I have a masters in Social work and background in Psychology, Sociology and Education. I believe that every individual has innate strengths and my goal is to help you tap into yours. Whether you are in a difficult life transition, navigating healthy relationships, or looking to understand yourself more deeply, I am here to empower you so that you can move from feeling "stuck" to feeling capable.

Outside of the therapy room, I am a proud mom and dedicated reader. As someone who identifies as a lifelong learner, I will bring curiosity and warmth to every session. In addition to my private practice, I am a crisis clinician. This background has sharpened my ability to remain grounded, and provide a safe, stable space even when a situation may feel the most chaotic.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I understand that reaching out for help is often one of the hardest steps—and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can speak honestly about what’s helping and what still feels hard.”
Maternal mental health, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alyssa Ligorria-Torres

Alyssa Ligorria-Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an integrative, collaborative approach — drawing on CBT and other tools to help you explore the patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and move toward a life that feels more intentional and aligned.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Dr. Angela Ovakimyan

Dr. Angela Ovakimyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style centers on meeting clients where they are and exploring the relational dynamics that shape our lives and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Mosqueda

Jessica Mosqueda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe place. I create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel they can unwrap their feelings and really dive into what they are experiencing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vishal Sanghavi

Vishal Sanghavi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“When you leave a session with me, my ultimate goal is for you to feel accomplished, genuinely heard, and deeply supported every step of the way.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Kimberly Elliott

Kimberly Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • California


I feel this work is a vocation driven by humility, love, patience, and integrity. I enjoy developing relationships and assisting people on their way to living life to their fullest potential. I believe the world can change one person at a time through mindful, values-based living. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, with my family and my three little furry friends.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 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, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Malloy

Hilary Malloy

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), working in private practice as a Psychotherapist. I live in Los Angeles, and work in-person or hybrid, with adults, teens, couples and the aging population. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, work stress/dissatisfaction, career goals, sleep disorders, substance use, trauma (ptsd/complex/acute), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD/OCPD), attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD). In addition I deal with grief, isolation, and breaking creative blocks.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Megan Williamson

Megan Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi,

I’m Megan , an LMFT , licensed in California. I am an easy going , kind and compassionate psychotherapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to process life’s challenges and grow in self awareness . I empower clients to find their peace and restore balance.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelin Saldana Gama

Evelin Saldana Gama

Therapist

Virtual • Porterville, CA


“I'm a caring, empathetic professional dedicated to helping individuals turn their challenges into opportunities for growth.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Maryann Reuter

Dr. Maryann Reuter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I balance my care and compassion for you with asking deep and direct questions to support you seeing things differently than you have before.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA
There are over 42 therapists in Santa Monica, CA accepting new patients.
42+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 88%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 64%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 55%Providence Health Plan
  • 52%Cigna
  • 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 93%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 14%Farsi
  • 5%Portuguese
  • 2%Armenian
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 88%Woman
  • 12%Man
License types
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  • 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Nurse Practitioner
  • 12%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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