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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale families receive specialized postpartum mental health care from solution-oriented providers on Headway. Our 2,994 licensed therapists offer open-minded, holistic support during this important period. Free consultations available to help you find the right fit for your journey.

Dr. Helena Bentil

Dr. Helena Bentil

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, open-minded, and solution-oriented. I draw on CBT, trauma-focused CBT, and mindfulness-based strategies, tailored to what you need.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ana Muth

Ana Muth

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My passion is helping people discover their inner strength, heal from past wounds, and become the best version of themselves in a safe, supportive environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Denney Rossow

Nicole Denney Rossow

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and create a path forward that feels aligned with who you are today—not who you've had to be in the past.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Susan Posada

Dr. Susan Posada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“Dr. Susan provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel emotionally safe to share their struggles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Yehudit Tamaiev

Yehudit Tamaiev

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I hold a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and focus on helping clients build emotional stability, clarity, and healthier ways of coping with life stressors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexandria Ernest

Alexandria Ernest

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I really enjoy supporting and helping people work through their core issues and work towards finding and living their true selves.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Cynthia Martinez

Cynthia Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe everyone has the capacity to overcome life's challenges and discover peace and meaning, even in the most difficult moments.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Francia Pierre

Francia Pierre

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, direct, and empowering, with attention to helping clients feel both emotionally supported and actively engaged in the therapeutic process.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marcial Thomas

Marcial Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I believe therapy is never 'one size fits all,' so I utilize a creative, integrative approach tailored to your unique story.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sandra Labeeb

Sandra Labeeb

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal in the first session is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and clear about next steps moving forward.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jacqueline Wells

Jacqueline Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe healing begins when you feel heard without judgment and supported for who you are, not just the challenges you're facing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Ramos Archbold

Lisa Ramos Archbold

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Trinity, FL


“I am very solution focused and patients find the extra care and attention I take helps them feel comfortable opening up.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lindsey Calle-Coule

Dr. Lindsey Calle-Coule

Psychologist

Virtual • Kendall, FL


“My approach integrates Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fati Adamu

Fati Adamu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am a dedicated professional committed to helping clients achieve their goals through personalized support and evidence-based approaches. My focus is on creating a comfortable, respectful, and supportive environment where clients feel heard. All are welcome and understood.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Miranda Oddo Gullett

Miranda Oddo Gullett

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marine Corps veteran with experience in hospital and psychiatric care settings.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Pydeski

Vanessa Pydeski

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. I take a solution-focused approach, helping clients build practical tools and make meaningful progress in their daily lives, I specialize in working with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, parenting or caregiving. I offer individual therapy in a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can feel heard and understood,

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez

Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I don't use a "1 size fits all" therapeutic approach and try to work with the client where they are at.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janet Chavez Hernandez

Janet Chavez Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create an atmosphere where my clients feel safe and where my clients have the freedom to be themselves without fear of judgement.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Treasa Nelson

Treasa Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I specialize in supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My ideal clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from themselves, or weighed down by past experiences that continue to shape their emotions, relationships, and daily lives. Together, we create space to better understand those experiences and begin building a path toward healing and growth.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Butterfield

Abigail Butterfield

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Apollo Beach, FL


“My goal is for you to leave your first appointment feeling supported, understood, and hopeful, with a clear path forward...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celena Matsen

Celena Matsen

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher. My approach is down to earth, respectful, and compassionate. Clients I've worked with have ranged broadly in age, ethnicity, and gender identity.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christine Panoch

Christine Panoch

Therapist

Virtual • Delray Beach, FL


“Christine emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and private therapeutic space to build a trusting relationship, where clients feel understood and validated without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cassandra Sabol

Cassandra Sabol

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lakeland, FL


“Through a warm, collaborative, and person-centered approach, we will empower you to pursue a life you're passionate about.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Bergman

Katie Bergman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Inverness, FL


“My goal in therapy is to create a space where you don't have to do that alone. A space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment—and begin to make sense of what you're carrying.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Beth Tamborski

Beth Tamborski

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative grounded in warmth and tailored to each person meeting you where you are while helping you move toward meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacquesta Michel

Jacquesta Michel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is empowering and directive. I allow clients to be the expert in regards to their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venessa Bowers

Venessa Bowers

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Healing isn't cute, it's not aesthetic, and it's definitely not something you hustle your way into. It's messy, honest, layered, and deeply human.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Mariolle

Amber Mariolle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Walburn

Mary Walburn

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to meet you exactly where you are and create a space where you can talk openly about the difficult, messy, or complicated parts of life and know that you will be met with kindness, understanding, and absolutely no judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Doreen Sanabria

Doreen Sanabria

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“My goal is to help those I work with see their strengths and tell their story from a victorious and empowered position.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kiara Stokes

Kiara Stokes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Middleburg, FL


“She believes mental health is her calling, and truly believes in meeting each person where they are.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Shelby

Sara Shelby

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I aim to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel emotionally safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in building a collaborative relationship based on trust, open communication, and mutual respect.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christa Zummo

Christa Zummo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I've learned that therapy isn't about eliminating thoughts or feelings, but about changing how we respond to them.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Castellanos

Brittany Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hello! Thank you for being here today. My name is Brittany Castellanos, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I look forward to working with you. I work with both women and men. My background includes working with Veterans, in health care, with end of life care, and in women's issues.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monica Encina-Romero

Monica Encina-Romero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am not afraid to challenge your thought process which can be scary but necessary to start healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Heather Pepe

Heather Pepe

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Heather Pepe brings a wealth of knowledge with over 25 years of experience in mental health. Heather utilizes a holistic and self-actualized approach to treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD and is EMDR-certified. Heather is also a qualified supervisor committed to fostering growth in both clients and the next generation of clinicians.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alyssa Kerrigan

Dr. Alyssa Kerrigan

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is strengths-based, drawing on the resilience and personal strengths that each individual possesses.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field and offer specialized services for personal development, and professional/corporate coaching and training, parent training, codependency, creating and enforcing boundaries, social and...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeanne Moore

Jeanne Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in supporting women through major life transitions—pregnancy, postpartum, menopause—as well as people healing from trauma and PTSD.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Fort Lauderdale, FL
There are over 80 therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepting new patients.
80+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Ascension
  • 66%Oscar
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 46%Spanish
  • 13%Haitian Creole
  • 6%French
  • 4%Hebrew
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 90%Woman
  • 10%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Licensed Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Fort Lauderdale

Finding postpartum therapists in Fort Lauderdale starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with perinatal mental health, postpartum depression counseling, or postpartum anxiety. A Perinatal Mental Health Certification, often listed as PMH-C, can also signal specialized training in pregnancy and postpartum care.

Fort Lauderdale has a range of therapy options, and practical fit matters alongside clinical experience. New parents may need appointment times that work around infant care, physical recovery, feeding schedules, or shifting routines. Virtual therapy can make it easier to meet with a postpartum depression therapist or therapist for postpartum anxiety from home, while in-person care may work better for people who prefer a local office setting. Read therapist bios to compare specialties, approach, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered before booking.

Therapy in Fort Lauderdale can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care starts. Headway helps you find postpartum therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check your insurance, and see estimated costs upfront. You can browse therapists, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

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