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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in California

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in California

California families access postpartum mental health care through 2,759 Headway providers trained in perinatal mental wellness. With virtual and in-person sessions available, insurance coverage accepted, and many providers offering free initial consultations, support is within reach.

Shayna Strauch

Shayna Strauch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and worries.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Palo Alto, CA


“My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions—requires specialized understanding and individualized care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Fabiola Tenorio

Fabiola Tenorio

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Latina EMDR therapist who uses compassion to guide my patients through healing areas in their lives where they are feeling stuck. My patients are often working through trauma, grief, or unhelpful beliefs about self, others, or the world that can manifest into anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts, and/or PTSD. I also offer Individual and Group EMDR Consultations to clinicians looking to become Certified in EMDR Therapy. Se habla español.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My expertise includes OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Munira Montez

Munira Montez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach blends deep empathy with actionable strategies. We won't just talk; we will identify your specific triggers and create a highly individualized treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris King

Iris King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Whittier, CA


“My goal is to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves by exploring the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and body.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oladunni Amiri

Oladunni Amiri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe every person's story is unique, and my approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of mental health struggles like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, & depression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carla Fort

Carla Fort

Therapist

Virtual • California


You're here! Right here, right now! You may not be where you want to be yet, but you have already taken a step towards facing challenges with a strength you never knew you had. Besides, it doesn't hurt to get a little assistance on the way. I'm here to help you. Let me tell you something. Nothing is as remarkable as seeing positive change in my client! Helping you make even the smallest steps towards your goal every day brings me joy and I make sure to let you know when I've noticed your progress. Even when they seem too small to notice, I'll notice! You’ll be surprised how much a little positivity can help.

I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor with additional experience in helping individuals get back to work to attain the highest success possible after experiencing any life changing issues. I have helped people with almost everything you can think of. I have helped those with mild and severe mental health concerns.

When I counsel, my style is energetic, compassionate, and supportive. I praise your progressions, and I can show you how to be proud of your efforts and steps in the right direction. I am client-centered and I want to listen to you and be as helpful as is humanly possible. I love to empower my clients. I can't wait to meet you!

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Parinaz Golozar Basiri

Parinaz Golozar Basiri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am EMDR trained. EMDR is recognized as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences by the American Psychiatric Association.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Winship

Katherine Winship

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I particularly enjoy providing compassionate care for those who spend their lives caring for others.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Javaneh Mohajer

Javaneh Mohajer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and free to explore your experiences without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ade Ogunade

Ade Ogunade

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a mental health clinician, my goal is to help provide insight into current situations of my clients while helping to create and teach wellness skills aimed at reducing and or alleviating distress ensued by unpleasant feelings and thought...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian McGrath

Jillian McGrath

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, understanding, and compassionate therapist dedicated to creating a strong therapeutic alliance with each of my clients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aritcela Vega

Aritcela Vega

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our sessions, you won't find a "blank wall" therapist. You'll find a real person who listens with empathy, offers gentle nudges when needed, and celebrates your wins with you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Friend

Brittany Friend

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyssa Melmet

Elyssa Melmet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I use measurement-based care, structured symptom tracking that guides our treatment adjustments and minimizes trial-and-error.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Baleska Alfaro

Baleska Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Angelica Maulucci

Dr. Angelica Maulucci

Therapist

Virtual • California


Maybe what aches most is not the change itself, but the fear that someone you love is slipping out of reach — even if that someone is you. Everything feels different, yet somehow the same. One minute you are putting on pajamas, and the next you are spiraling because it is the first moment of quiet you have had all day. There is this gut feeling that your heart can no longer be bound with band-aids, but soul-searching is a lot before the alarm goes off tomorrow. You do not have to make sense of it all alone at midnight — that is what I am here for.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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 4 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 5 insurance carriers
Tabitha Ostrowsky

Tabitha Ostrowsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Tabitha — a licensed therapist, former competitive athlete, and a mom who has lived through many of the transitions my clients face. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, major life changes, maternal mental health challenges, and the kind of stress that builds quietly until it isn't quiet anymore.

What makes my approach different is that I don't just help you understand your patterns — I help you actually change them. Using CBT, strengths-based work, and creative tools, I tailor each session to what's genuinely useful for you. Therapy with me feels more like a focused, honest conversation with someone in your corner than a clinical process.

I've worked with athletes who've lost their identity after injury, new mothers in the fog of postpartum, women rebuilding after divorce or loss, and high-achievers who've hit a wall they can't push through alone. If any of that sounds like where you are — you're in the right place.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Susana Castellanos

Dr. Susana Castellanos

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Drawing from her extensive experience across diverse settings, Dr. Castellanos provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological services tailored to the unique needs of each individual she serves.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lizeth Moreno

Dr. Lizeth Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Dr. Lizeth Moreno. I am a first-generation Salvadoran Latina who provides therapy for individuals seeking personal growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves across various stages of life. My work focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and emotionally safe. I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, and I strive to provide a space where you can explore your experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. My goal is to help clients build greater self-awareness and strengthen coping strategies.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Vargas

Maria Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will work with you and empower you to know that your voice is heard; you are seen; and that you matter.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lesley Shapiro

Lesley Shapiro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process focused on practical change rather than unstructured or purely supportive sessions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elsa Quintanilla

Elsa Quintanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Kingsburg, CA


“For the past 18 years, I've been dedicated to practicing psychotherapy. As both a practitioner and a lifelong student of depth psychotherapy, I strive to embrace the whole person—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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 7 insurance carriers
Jenae Heitkamp

Jenae Heitkamp

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel understood and supported while also gaining practical tools you can use in daily life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shanna Holladay

Shanna Holladay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a deeply affirming therapist for LGBTQIAS2+ clients and have extensive experience supporting transgender folks navigating transition, identity, and the mental health weight that often comes with it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elle Lee

Elle Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Torrance, CA


“My work centers on expressive arts psychotherapy, weaving together both verbal and nonverbal ways of healing and self-expression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elsie Iwegbu

Elsie Iwegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer a supportive and judgment-free space to help you manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julissa Miro Quesada

Julissa Miro Quesada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I deeply value cultural context and our innate need for human connection, authenticity, and belonging.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helen Crew

Helen Crew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have completed evidence-based perinatal mental health training through Postpartum Support International and am deeply committed to supporting women during this season with care and understanding.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Noor Bahramzi

Noor Bahramzi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you better understand your mental health, feel empowered in your treatment, and build the tools needed to thrive both now and in the future.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Omoniyi

Elizabeth Omoniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their challenges openly.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa Bagwell

Dr. Melissa Bagwell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Apple Valley, CA


“Clients often describe my style as warm, supportive, and infused with humor, which helps create a safe space for exploration and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on working with individuals with anxiety disorders, stress, past trauma, depression, and grief.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maddie Asghari

Maddie Asghari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“Mental health treatment shouldn't feel like something that happens to you—it should feel like something you're actively creating for yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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