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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Whittier, CA
Postpartum mental health support in Whittier connects you with 2,916 licensed providers experienced in perinatal care. Access virtual or in-person sessions covering postpartum anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options.
“Clients often tell me that I help them reframe long-held perspectives, gain new insights, and make different choices that better align with who they want to be.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to assist each person lead a fulfilling, insightful and inspired life while managing daily stressors/concerns.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My passion is to assist individuals in the ways they most need in order to find joy, hope, and purpose along the path to healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
I’m Lindsay MacMaster PsyD, a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Diego area. When you work with me, I create a setting that is warm and compassionate, a space that allows you to best connect with what is bothering you. Counseling helps you learn how to become your best self. Therapy can support you as you lean into life’s most difficult challenges rather than shy away from them.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals optimize their overall mental health. I have a BA in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton, a MS in counseling from Cal State Los Angeles and have been practicing for nearly a decade. I am currently working with clients statewide via telehealth.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your thoughts and emotions, address past and present challenges, and develop coping strategies that align with your values and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 yrs of experience. I exclusively provide Telehealth (video sessions) for both CA and AZ residents!”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Using approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and acceptance-based strategies, I help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier ways of thinking and coping.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that growth begins with reflection, and I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can embrace your story and uncover new possibilities.”
Maternal mental health, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I understand firsthand how cultural expectations — the pressure to be strong, not to complain, to put everyone else first — can quietly wear you down over time.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in helping individuals navigate life's transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a non-judgmental space where we embrace being imperfect and where you will feel safe and supported.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am curious, casual, warm, and interested in assessing your needs and providing resources to meet your goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach my clinical work through a systemic lens, recognizing how socio political and institutional factors shape identity, mental health, and access to care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I strive to address bias and embrace diversity while being open to learning how each person's race, culture, gender, sexuality, class and identity impacts their life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Mexican-American, bilingual therapist who values honoring each person's cultural identity, lived experiences, and personal story.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
“Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip the client with an experience that increases their ability to trust themselves, others, and the world around them.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring with me 10+ years of clinical experience in cognitive behavioral, narrative, and talk therapies working with clients who struggle with negative self talk and other anxiety disorders.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I try to create a safe space for someone to comfortably delve into their thoughts and emotions to find the core issues they are dealing with.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized — I believe treatment works best when clients feel comfortable, respected, and involved in their care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I predominantly use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach or "Parts work". I am passionate about helping YOU learn how to heal the parts of yourself that may have gotten stuck along the way.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My treatment approach is a blend of psychodynamic and cognitive interventions, working collaboratively with clients to provide relief from trauma related anxiety and depression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My background spans forensic psychology, severe mental illness, and addiction treatment, giving me a deep understanding of the complex emotional and behavioral patterns people struggle with.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I approach a challenge from a CBT perspective in order to empower individuals to recognize the automatic thoughts that have been hindering them in some way.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“It is my purpose to create a safe space where you can feel seen, heard and supported in exploring any aspects of yourself and your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! I am Glenda Dillingham, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have been practicing for over 30 years, helping empower clients to thrive in spite of adversity. I specialize in helping survivors of trauma to heal.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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 13 insurance carriers
“My approach is supportive, practical, and collaborative, with a focus on helping you better understand yourself, develop effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful changes in your life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Maria's approach to therapy is relationship-based, culturally responsive, and grounded in the belief that every child and family has unique strengths and the capacity for growth.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take an eclectic approach to therapy pulling in various theories to tailor interventions that work specifically for an individual client.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a decade of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication challenges and much more.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My own experience as a young person in treatment inspired me to pursue a career in behavioral health...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I know how difficult it is to talk to someone about deep personal thoughts and feelings. It is my goal to help you feel comfortable and secure in the process...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! I’m Shelby Stewart a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field since my undergrad years at Chico State. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and specialize in anxiety, trauma, and depression.
I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals and creating meaningful connections through a collaborative approach. I pride myself on building solid rapport with clients, ensuring a safe and inclusive space where all voices are heard and valued. I am grounded in being open-minded, warm, and empowering, allowing clients to feel supported and understood as they navigate their journeys. I prioritize your goals and needs, making sure you feel heard and understood. Whether you’re facing challenges in your personal life or seeking personal growth, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and respect.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I like to assist my client's in their discoveries of new ways of understanding that provide access to powerful streams of creativity and emotional uplift.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Whittier, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Whittier, CA
49+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Maternal mental health
- 92%Anxiety
- 90%Depression
- 84%Relationship issues
- 84%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 65%Cigna
- 47%Curative
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 27%Spanish
- 4%Hebrew
- 2%Arabic
- 2%French
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 86%Woman
- 12%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 45%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 20%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 47%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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