Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in District of Columbia

Perinatal therapy, which addresses mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, is recommended. For many people, it's important to connect with a provider who specializes in and is passionate about maternal mental health care.

A licensed therapist or counselor with experience in perinatal therapy — both during pregnancy and postpartum — is recommended. These providers can support you throughout your entire maternal health experience.

Once you choose a therapist or psychiatrist and enter your insurance details, we'll verify your insurance and estimate your in-network session costs for maternal mental health treatment in District of Columbia.

Because we partner with 70+ of the nation's top insurance plans, we're able to provide you with accurate estimates before you even book.

Yes, medications like antidepressants may be prescribed to manage symptoms related to prenatal or postpartum depression.

Most plans include some sort of coverage for mental health care, including treatment for prenatal and postpartum mental health.

Here's how to check your mental health coverage for your current plan:

• Enter your insurance plan details on Headway to see if we can instantly verify
• Visit your insurance company's website or app
• Review your EOB (explanation of benefits) and look for details on "behavioral health benefits"
• Call your insurance company directly to ask

Headway can help you find licensed therapists or psychiatrists with experience in perinatal therapy.

Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway. From there, you can filter by what matters most to you — like provider ethnicity, age, gender, or therapy style. We'll show you therapists who match your preferences and accept your plan.

Get to know each provider through their Headway profile, and when you're ready, instantly book a free intro call to see if they're the right fit.