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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Gainesville, FL

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Gainesville, FL

Navigating postpartum changes? Gainesville providers offer evidence-based talk therapy and medication management tailored to your postpartum journey. With flexible scheduling and free initial consultations available, you can connect with the right provider within days to support your mental health during this transition.

Christina Baker

Christina Baker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crestview, FL


“I am passionate about helping individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Chris Rose

Dr. Chris Rose

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I employ holistic and systemic approaches to help you gain a deeper understanding of your presenting issues.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jacob Read

Jacob Read

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My diverse background allows me to connect deeply with patients from all walks of life, understanding firsthand the challenges they face and the hope that lies in the possibility of change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Amira El Kholy

Dr. Amira El Kholy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Weston, FL


“As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I focus on medication management alongside evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Fanta Conde

Dr. Fanta Conde

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients can expect to receive support in finding peace, clarity, and effective coping techniques to achieve a better quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Johandra Guevara

Johandra Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm a compassionate, understanding, and non-judgmental mental health counselor who believes therapy should be a supportive space where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gia Bess

Gia Bess

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I specialize in integrative psychotherapy. I use a variety techniques to help my clients work through their trauma, grief, anxiety and etc.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lauren Reeves

Lauren Reeves

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jay, FL


Navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with a life transition, or just unsure how to proceed in making your life what you want it to be? I provide a supportive and totally non-judgmental environment for you to explore your options and figure out concrete ways to move forward.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laura Daziano

Laura Daziano

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I specialize in helping people break through inner blocks, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect to the parts of themselves that have been long silenced—often since...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Francesca Derius

Dr. Francesca Derius

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Greenacres, FL


“Here at Elohim Health and Wellness, we believe in treating the patient holistically whether we caring for addiction, mental health or both.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Esther Charles

Esther Charles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I've spent years working with people in very tough situations, helping them make sense of what they're going through and feel supported rather than overwhelmed.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elaine Belson

Elaine Belson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With 30 years of experience, I've honed an eclectic approach to therapy, combining insight, problem-solving, and coping skills...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Lane

Kayla Lane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I practice conservative medication management. This means we focus on finding the lowest effective dose of medication to manage your symptoms while minimizing side effects.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Edlin Hernandez

Edlin Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Her therapeutic process encourages clients to recognize their own strengths and capabilities, empowering them to identify practical steps toward resolving challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Samantha Masi

Samantha Masi

Therapist

Virtual • Wellington, FL


“I create a warm and affirming space where individuals can work to meet their goals and take control of their lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Syed Zaidi

Dr. Syed Zaidi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Florida


Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.

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Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Dikibo

Elizabeth Dikibo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, empowering, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that you don't need to be fixed.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olgine Louis Dort

Olgine Louis Dort

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to offer compassionate, culturally sensitive care in a space where you feel heard and supported.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ijeoma Mbionwu, Pmhnp

Dr. Ijeoma Mbionwu, Pmhnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Orlando, FL


“My approach is collaborative, ensuring that each patient feels heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Botticelli

Dr. Lisa Botticelli

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Sessions are active and often balance more exploratory or unstructured work with skills-based interventions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mutinta Tembo

Mutinta Tembo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wesley Chapel, FL


“She advocates, educates and utilizes the best and latest research, experience and intuition to select best interventions in order to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melanie Graham

Melanie Graham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I know how lonely those experiences can feel, and I want you to know you do not have to carry them on your own.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shakira Barbarossa

Shakira Barbarossa

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that a strong and trusting bond in counseling allows the client to feel comfortable and secure in sharing thoughts and feelings which allows a process of healing and personal growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Sizemore

Jennifer Sizemore

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I bring over 30+ years of diverse nursing experience as an LPN, RN and a nurse practitioner. I have worked as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since graduation in May of 2020.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Frances Perez

Frances Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to provide a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to be yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charline Boufin Tebeu

Charline Boufin Tebeu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Davie, FL


“She loves to utilize holistic philosophy to for both mind and body and she has an abiding commitment to individualized comprehensive care for each patient.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laurie Forbes

Laurie Forbes

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a supportive, thoughtful space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Toni Privado

Toni Privado

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and nonjudgmental, where you can talk openly and feel heard and understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gilarys Garcia

Gilarys Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with adults and women navigating depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, maternal mental health (pre- and postpartum), and identity-related concerns.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nikki Rappa

Nikki Rappa

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that mental health includes the mind, body and soul. I like to teach coping skills that you can keep and use long after therapy ends.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Emilienne Felix

Emilienne Felix

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“With over 15 years of diverse nursing experience, she specializes in treating children and adults facing a variety of mental health challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Chudzik

Lindsey Chudzik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Myers, FL


“I work with clients by offering a Holistic and trauma informed approach specializing in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a treatment that resolves negative images, sensations, behaviors, thoughts, and other symptoms within 1-5 sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sana Jindani

Dr. Sana Jindani

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“The goal during treatment is to design an individual plan to help each client achieve the best outcome possible.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Higgs

Lauren Higgs

Therapist

Virtual • DeLand, FL


“My goal is to walk alongside you as you develop the tools and skills to manage life's stressors and ultimately feel your best.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Maio

Heather Maio

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with adults and seniors navigating depression, maternal mental health concerns, stress, trauma, eating disorders, and major life challenges...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Moramed Desroches

Dr. Moramed Desroches

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I am passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel empowered to take control of their mental health and well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bianca Meant

Bianca Meant

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to prioritize their emotional well-being without guilt.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Janette Mendez

Janette Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe every client deserves to feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered in their healing journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Eckhardt

Julie Eckhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Bonita Springs, FL


As a professional counselor of over 30 years, with a wide range of life experience, my approach is real. I offer genuine empathy and will meet you where you are.

I create a safe place for you to share, explore and freely express your struggles.

I specialize in various areas and modalities. I value my relationship with you and believe that a trusting relationship is essential to the healing process. I will assist you with identifying and processing unresolved issues/grief/trauma utilizing psychotherapy techniques and methods. And help you overcome thoughts/behavior which are hindering your growth.

I look forward to having the opportunity to join you on your personal journey.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
April McCray

April McCray

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in maternal wellness and perinatal emotional support, helping women navigate the emotional and mental health aspects of pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and new motherhood.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Gainesville, FL

Number of therapists serving Gainesville, FL
There are over 2,988 therapists in Gainesville, FL accepting new patients.
2,988+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Ascension
  • 47%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 21%Spanish
  • 3%Haitian Creole
  • 2%French
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 93%Woman
  • 7%Man
License types
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  • 35%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 7%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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