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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.

Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I don't speak in jargon—I translate complex neuroscience into practical care plans you can actually use.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is not to hand you a solution but to help you uncover the one that already fits you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarina Sandoval

Sarina Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to offer a steady, grounded, and completely pressure-free space where you don't have to censor your feelings, put on a brave face, or figure it all out on your own.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chidinma Onuigbo

Chidinma Onuigbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I take time to understand your symptoms, experiences, medical history, and treatment goals before developing an individualized plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Limor Dagan

Limor Dagan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an interactive, personable, non judgmental and direct therapist and my goal is to create a comfortable and safe place for you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazmin Cohen

Jazmin Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is working collaboratively with you and empowering you to change your unwanted feelings and behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Candice Jeffers

Candice Jeffers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I chose to specialize in OCD and trauma because I understand how isolating and overwhelming these conditions can feel.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maya Shemtov

Maya Shemtov

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a compassionate and collaborative space to slow down, reflect on your experience, identify patterns, reconnect with emotions and connection, and build both insight and practical coping tools.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“I’m passionate about breaking down the stigma around mental health care and helping people see that seeking psychiatric support is an act of courage.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Ball

Ashley Ball

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive and direct approach. I respect and value clients and also provide reflections to help connect the dots when it may be difficult to see for ourselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ava Saheli

Ava Saheli

Therapist

Virtual • California


A core priority in my work is helping clients reclaim the power of their voice. Therapy is most meaningful as a collaborative process where you are not only heard, but truly attempted to be known. As an Iranian American therapist, I understand the richness and complexity of holding multiple cultural identities. I especially enjoy supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), as well working with teenagers and adults navigating identity formation, relationships, and the often tender process of growing into themselves. There’s room here for deep healing, honest conversations, and the occasional ‘okay, but why is my brain doing THAT?’

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian Plotner

Jillian Plotner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that each person's experiences and needs are unique.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carolina Sekhon

Carolina Sekhon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe and warm space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Angel Aguilera M.D.

Dr. Angel Aguilera M.D.

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“After more than 12 years of clinical experience, I believe that mental health care, done well, can change the entire trajectory of a person's life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eve Lievonen

Eve Lievonen

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Torres

Stephanie Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Los Alamitos, CA


“Healing is more than managing symptoms, it's about restoring balance between your mind, body, and soul.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lazzuly Mello

Lazzuly Mello

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and become curious about what's happening in your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daniela Cherny

Daniela Cherny

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I want you to feel heard and understood, while also leaving with tools you can actually use in daily life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Mahoney

Christopher Mahoney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Martinova

Maria Martinova

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, CA


“I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine engagement to helping people understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Urania Acevedo

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and productive, and that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Courtney Watkins Culler

Courtney Watkins Culler

Therapist

Virtual • Roseville, CA


“I bring both lived experience and master's-level training, with specialized focus on trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizaveta Patchen

Elizaveta Patchen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that through our work together we can come closer to the life that is flowing, is full of happiness and ease.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susana Stewart

Susana Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Susana, a bilingual English/Spanish bicultural therapist, I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Some areas that I address in therapy with clients include;

  • Breaking Toxic Cycles
  • Reclaiming Self Worth
  • Setting Sacred Boundaries
  • Building skills to cope with depression and anxiety
  • Processing trauma and life stressors
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Laughlin

Amanda Laughlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, strength based approach, am relationship focused, and strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for all.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Saby Kirpal

Saby Kirpal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“Mental health treatment should never feel like something done to you, but rather something we navigate together.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angeline Kelly

Angeline Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Sonoma County with six years of clinical experience working with young people and families. I've worked across a range of settings including intensive residential treatment, county behavioral health, and outpatient care, and I bring that breadth of experience into my private practice. I specialize in navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, family conflict, and life transitions.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Norice Conant

Dr. Norice Conant

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, engaged presence to my work and focus on building a genuine, collaborative relationship with each client.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Moreno-Carvajal

Stephanie Moreno-Carvajal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with women from various ethnic backgrounds, particularly first-generation children of immigrant parents.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kemerick Takang

Kemerick Takang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, understanding, and good listener. I help individuals navigate emotional struggles using a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laurel Weissman

Laurel Weissman

Therapist

Virtual • California


We can all feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Major life shifts—like a career change, relationship end, parenting, or new phase of life—can be difficult to navigate. You do not have to figure it out alone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping adults break free from painful emotional patterns and reclaim a sense of control. My practice specializes in treating mood disorders and guiding individuals through challenging life transitions.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Marshall

Michael Marshall

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ontario, CA


“Michael has a unique view and experience providing patient centered care that allows his patients to make the best decisions for themselves.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
Marie Barajas

Marie Barajas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, with a focus on understanding the patterns beneath the surface while building tools that support meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 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 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kiana Behnood

Dr. Kiana Behnood

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression and have adapted many real-world applicable strategies to cope better with the symptoms associated.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alcira Ascencio

Alcira Ascencio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing happens within safe, trusting relationships — and everything I do is built around creating that.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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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