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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.

Elisa Miller

Elisa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you — not to prescribe answers, but to help you uncover them.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have specialty training in dialectical behavior therapy to teach patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brianna Armour

Brianna Armour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy working collaboratively with clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship using empathy, compassion, and personal and professional knowledge.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Gretchen Cooper

Dr. Gretchen Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with individuals and families across the spectrum, as well as professionals navigating major life transitions. As a Psychology Professor and Senior Lecturer, I provide a high-level clinical space for those who feel "stuck" in their current narrative. Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating a career shift, or seeking LGBTQ+ affirming care, my ideal clients are those ready to build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and truly yours.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Bilingual/Bicultural Latiné LCSW with over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Calista Ezeokoye

Calista Ezeokoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Calista is both a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Hardink

Karen Hardink

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want to support you in identifying and strengthening your inner resources because I believe you hold the capacity to grow and heal.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Estelle Collins

Estelle Collins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked with Veterans, children as young as 4 years old, those that have been diagnosed with cancer and those dealing with postpartum and parenthood, to name a few areas.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeff Shore

Jeff Shore

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a variety of theoretical approaches, from Somatic Experiencing to IFS, but all rely on nonjudgmental listening, acceptance, and empathy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Noah Peter

Noah Peter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Pamela Naumes

Pamela Naumes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am known for a no-nonsense, to-the-heart-of-the-matter approach. This simply means I tend to be direct and have a long-practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Juliann Hatt

Dr. Juliann Hatt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rancho Santa Fe, CA


“I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, and that's what I strive to offer every person I work with.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elham Sumner

Elham Sumner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in taking the time to fully understand your unique situation. I will collaborate with you to create a treatment plan that best aligns with your values.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kyong Choi

Kyong Choi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm and supportive space where you can process your emotions, heal from the past, and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tifani-Crystal Hanley

Tifani-Crystal Hanley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Each session with me will likely include a blend of: 1) Understanding your role in your family and environment (Family Systems), 2) Integrating healthier messages/Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and 3) Learning new life skills in areas such as...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Oriane Rosenthal

Oriane Rosenthal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view myself as a compassionate guide - not as an expert or authority - whose work and collaborative presence will allow us to uncover your wisdom and reconnect to your true self beneath the hurts and adaptations.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sally Cermeno

Sally Cermeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with clients experiencing executive functioning difficulties, trauma‐related symptoms, anxiety disorders, and EAP‐related stressors.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie James

Stephanie James

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping people feel like themselves again. I provide compassionate, evidence based care for anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.My goal is to create a judgement free space where patients feel heard and receive personalized treatment that fits their lives

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rachel Stegman

Rachel Stegman

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, CA


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Miller

Dr. Jennifer Miller

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Dr. M., here to help. For over 25 years, I've enjoyed collaborating with folks, building skills to help them live their best lives, and clearing paths for growth. I offer trauma-informed talk therapy, mindfulness training, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy tailored specifically to your needs/goals. I invite you on the journey to your true self. It is my pleasure to be your guide. To learn more about my background, treatment approaches, and fee schedule, please visit my website www.drjennifermiller.com or my profile on Psychology Today.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenzie McFarland

Mackenzie McFarland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Luis Obispo, CA


“Within my practice, I will collaboratively work with you to find a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you with evidenced-based approaches.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marina Compean

Marina Compean

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relational, somatic and attachment-focused, recognizing how our bodies hold past experiences and how early relationships shape us.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawn McClellan

Shawn McClellan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, and I focus on helping you build skills you can use in real life, not just insight you can talk about.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suse Simoes Argollo

Suse Simoes Argollo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe there's nothing more powerful and healing than being seen, heard, and understood by another human being.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol De Guzman

Carol De Guzman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I have been a Nurse Practitioner in an Emergency Department for over ten years. Due to the pandemic, our emergency room has been impacted by psychiatric patients, and I realized that there is a need for nurse practitioners like me to truly help others. Some patients wait hours or overnight in our emergency department to be evaluated. I want to bridge the gap and make a difference by providing care here in Headway.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will hold you accountable, challenge you, and give you homework since I don't believe 45 mins a week is sufficient to rectify lifelong patterns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Maya Peters

Maya Peters

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My treatment methodology builds on each individual's strengths. I see treatment as a collaborative endeavor that requires empathy, transparency, and client-centered goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Florence Ahlzadeh

Florence Ahlzadeh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My strength lies in establishing relationships where clients feel safe, genuinely cared for, not-judged, able to trust and express their innermost thoughts and emotions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arezoo Masjedi Esfahani

Arezoo Masjedi Esfahani

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I value the complexity of people's unique backgrounds and goals, and use these to develope individulized treatment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sonia Kumar

Sonia Kumar

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hello and nice to meet you!! A little about me is that I graduated from UC Berkeley and USC and have worked for many years serving clients across the mental health spectrum. Whether with clients in private health care settings or through my role at UCSF in the Psych E.R. services, I like to take a mindful, holistic, and trauma-informed approach and uses various tools to create a unique, adaptive path when working with a Client.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 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
Rhonda Calvin

Rhonda Calvin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


Clients working with me can expect a therapeutic experience rooted in restorative care, cultural authenticity, and deep respect for their lived story. At Cultivating A Better Me, healing is not defined solely by symptom reduction—it is a process of rebuilding inner safety, strengthening emotional resilience, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that deserve to be seen, honored, and supported.

My clinical foundation began at Sacramento Head Start, where I learned the profound impact of compassion, early intervention, and family‐centered support. With advanced training in Early Childhood Development and Counseling Psychology, I bring specialized expertise in disruptive behaviors, trauma‐responsive care, and expressive‐arts‐based healing.

Within my practice, clients are invited into a space where they can slow down, breathe, and explore their experiences without judgment. I integrate evidence‐based practices with creativity, narrative work, and culturally grounded approaches that honor identity, community, and personal agency.

Most importantly, clients should know that I show up with presence, authenticity, and a deep commitment to helping them cultivate meaningful, sustainable change. Healing is a collaborative journey—and I walk alongside you with compassion, clarity, and support.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Ashlyne Mullen

Dr. Ashlyne Mullen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Mary Wade

Mary Wade

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Mary, and I want you to know that whatever's bringing you here — anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship that's fraying, grief you can't shake, or patterns you keep repeating despite your best efforts — you don't have to figure it out alone. I've worked with individuals, couples, families, and teens facing some of life's hardest chapters, and I genuinely believe that the right support at the right time changes everything.

I'm California-licensed and offer telehealth sessions statewide, which means flexible, private care from wherever you're most comfortable. I accept Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Carelon Behavioral Health, and I'm happy to help you understand your benefits before your first session.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing happens in the therapeutic relationship, building skills and processing wounds that allow you to feel your best.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carrie Yerdon

Carrie Yerdon

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome, I am so glad you are here taking this step in your therapy journey. Finding a therapist that aligns with your needs is crucial step in this process and it is my hope that sharing more about me, can further guide you in this step. First and foremost, I possess a Master's in Psychology and have a license in Marriage and Family therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and specialize in working with trauma and trauma related conditions.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Darcy Jackson

Darcy Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Originally from Connecticut I moved to California for a new beginning. This has shaped me into a therapist who is compassionate, funny, yet challenging. I use these skills, all while linking solid professional education with personal experience in supporting people to find their inner gifts.

I have a passion for working with those who are justice impacted. I work with adults who experience anxiety, depression, Infertility, grief and loss, and interracial relationship.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Benedicte Last

Dr. Benedicte Last

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“After a session, clients often tell me that they feel comfortable talking to me. And at the same time, they feel they have changed course in the direction they want, during that time.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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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