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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA

Sherman Oaks families find personalized postpartum mental health support through Headway's 2,852 licensed providers. Whether managing postpartum mood changes or seeking emotional support, therapy sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage.

Dr. Tamika Torres

Dr. Tamika Torres

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping you find their way through unpleasant thoughts and emotions relating to motherhood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Willow Smith

Willow Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


Willow is dually licensed as an LPC and LMFT. Willow has 10+ years of experience working in mental health. She attended Sewanee for her BA in Psychology & Rollins College for her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Willow earned her certificate in Family and Relationship Therapy, which reinforced her knowledge and skills base working with families/couples from a systemic perspective.

Willow is trauma certified & trained in evidenced-based therapies like CBT, meditation, & expressive arts.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Britanny Wilson

Britanny Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, so I approach each session with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for your unique experiences.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Gomez

Miriam Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic (our physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual aspects are all interconnected), strength-based, individualized approach to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Mariam Esfahani

Dr. Mariam Esfahani

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Dr. Mariam Esfahani, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Doctorate in Psychology. With nearly two decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping adolescents and adults navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. I also specialize in couples therapy, guiding partners toward healthier communication, connection, and conflict resolution.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynell Yasno

Lynell Yasno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping my clients develop a more trusting and loving relationship with all of the parts of themselves that feel difficult to understand and be with.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pleasant Hill, CA


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Sandy Moghadam

Dr. Sandy Moghadam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her work is not one-size-fits-all. It is a multisystemic and multidimensional approach that honors what makes you uniquely you.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Gutierrez

Patricia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice centers on trauma and PTSD, identity and gender affirming care, and the lived experiences of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Karamat

Sarah Karamat

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a particular passion for helping people who feel pulled between their own needs and the expectations of family, culture, community, career, or faith.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Suenia Villa

Suenia Villa

Therapist

Virtual • Fremont, CA


I work well with anyone who seeks therapy and is ready to work on themselves. I have worked with about every population, culture and age group. Issues that I am best suited to treating include a wide variety of disorders, childhood trauma, addictions, domestic violence, parenting/bonding/interpersonal relationships. I certified in EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I like to offer different forms of expression to my clients in the healing arts. I also give plenty of skill building tools and homework so clients can maximize their progress outside of the weekly sessions. I speak Spanish fluently.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristin Schinella

Dr. Kristin Schinella

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I integrate neuroscience, cognitive psychology, positive psychology & depth psychology, always focusing on creating meaningful connections to unlock new possibilities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cheryl Bentley

Cheryl Bentley

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy is not only a space for healing, but also a process of rediscovering your capacity to shape and create your life with awareness, courage, and compassion.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Egan

Jessica Egan

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I offer mental health therapy to adults, specializing in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Black

Cassandra Black

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and empowering — I believe you are the expert on your own life.

As a graduate of the University of Southern California, my training emphasized both clinical excellence and authentic human connection. I integrate CBT and DBT-informed approaches to help clients develop practical skills for managing emotions, navigating relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and shifting unhelpful thought patterns.

I was drawn to this work because I’ve seen how powerful self-awareness and skill-building can be in transforming not only how we cope, but how we experience ourselves and our relationships. I understand that seeking therapy can feel vulnerable, and I strive to create a grounded, supportive space where you feel truly seen — while also gently challenged to grow in ways that build confidence, clarity, and lasting self-trust.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marilyn Scholze

Marilyn Scholze

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is to listen, and help you understand the feelings and behaviors bringing you to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amna Naqvi

Amna Naqvi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is not just about talking through challenges, it is about gaining clarity, creating meaningful change, and moving toward a more fulfilling life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Infertility, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Shelley Showalter

Dr. Shelley Showalter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel understood, gain insight into patterns affecting your experiences, and build practical tools to support growth and resilience.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amora Freire Leite

Amora Freire Leite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I draw from client-centered, humanist, and relational therapies and hold a trauma-informed care approach.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Candice Hershman

Dr. Candice Hershman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help people understand their experience so they feel less alone or ashamed, and that I offer experiences and skills that work.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Fizura Barker

Fizura Barker

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Sometimes the hardest part isn't the struggle itself. It's finding someone who will actually understand the world you're living in. I'm Pia, a psychotherapist with many years of experience working with adults and seniors through anxiety, trauma, grief, identity questions, relationship strain, and major life transitions. I work with individuals and couples from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ communities, new and expecting mothers, and people from diverse cultural and ethnic origins who have sometimes found mainstream therapy less than welcoming. I listen closely, and I work hard to make sure you feel genuinely seen from the very first session.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anita Vaccaro

Anita Vaccaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that while every individual is unique, we all share fundamental human needs.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Rhonda Hunt

Rhonda Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive, fostering a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Nahid Ghajar

Nahid Ghajar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a combination of various therapeutic strategies and skills depending upon a client's unique challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marissa Jian

Marissa Jian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Provide a safe and collaborative space to guide you in exploring and processing life's challenges to work through and process them.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Sheets

Tara Sheets

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hope to embody a non-judgmental space for all clients to feel comfortable and safe to be themselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Donis

Cynthia Donis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and nurturing space to help you truly explore and process without a sense of shame or fear.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kayla Rhodes

Kayla Rhodes

Therapist

Virtual • Menlo Park, CA


“I am passionate about working with and creating a safe space for folks who belong to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Wendy Barajas

Wendy Barajas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a first-gen Latina, I understand the struggle to balance bicultural identify and generational trauma.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shannon Fanucchi

Shannon Fanucchi

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe the speed of the leader is the speed of the gang. My goal is-always to lead by example. My personal life shines with the same light that I encourage my clients to follow. My approach to life is to live abundantly in whatever circumstance comes my way. I love working with new and ongoing clients who are not just interested in “getting through “ life challenges, but are interested in "growing through life challenges. I love clients who are open to the possibilities that will appear to them when they shift their thinking from scarcity to an abundance mindset .

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 4 insurance carriers
Felista Anugom

Felista Anugom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I listen to my clients and work together with them as a team to identify an appropriate treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eugenia Rosenblatt

Eugenia Rosenblatt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a trauma-informed clinician, I partner with clients to reduce suffering and create more meaningful, values-guided living.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janice (Vicki) Schmidt

Janice (Vicki) Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been licensed for over 30 years and am a firm believer that one therapeutic style does not fit all clients or situations.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brooke Dunk

Brooke Dunk

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over seven years of clinical experience, specializing in maternal mental health, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. My practice is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the burnout that often comes with balancing family, work, and personal well-being.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanne Howe

Joanne Howe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is, above all, a partnership. I believe you are the expert on your own life...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Misko

Jennifer Misko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance rigorous, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm listening for feelings, themes, patterns, and especially experiences that haven't been articulated or spoken out loud yet.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gina Zirpoli Woodford

Dr. Gina Zirpoli Woodford

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


I am a clinical psychologist working in San Diego, with over 20 years of experience. I earned a BA in Psychology from University of California Santa Barbara, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology). I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in substance use disorders at the San Diego Veteran's Affairs Healthcare System. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use problems, relationship issues, and assertiveness. I also conduct psychological testing for questions around ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, giftedness, learning problems, and personality issues, among others. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process to help clients understand themselves better, achieve goals, and become one's best self.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Sherman Oaks, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Sherman Oaks, CA
There are over 42 therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA accepting new patients.
42+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 95%Family issues
  • 93%Relationship issues
  • 93%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 60%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 43%Providence Health Plan
  • 38%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 93%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 14%Farsi
  • 5%Arabic
  • 2%Armenian
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 12%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 62%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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