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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Chicago, IL

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Chicago, IL

Managing postpartum mental health is easier with Headway's network of solution-oriented providers across Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Hyde Park. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free initial consultations.

Tiffany Payne

Tiffany Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help clients create meaningful, lasting change that extends beyond the therapy session.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Precious Bradley

Precious Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that vulnerability is a vital part of the healing process, and I strive to create a warm atmosphere filled with empathy and curiosity.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hannah Schnucker

Hannah Schnucker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, collaborative, down-to-earth, and with a sprinkle of humor, so you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leanne Goodwin

Leanne Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Robinson, IL


“Our sessions will be collaborative and exploratory. Although I am an expert on emotions and behaviors, I am not an expert on you but you are.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katie Elmore

Katie Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shana Mehta

Shana Mehta

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Dr. Mehta views therapy as a collaborative process. She works with her client to gain a deeper understanding of past struggles and tendencies, assist in managing current challenges, and develop achievable goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Monica Alvarez

Monica Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming your challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Infertility
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marci L Zago

Marci L Zago

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what's getting in the way and build practical tools to feel more confident and balanced.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Silvana Loka

Dr. Silvana Loka

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 25 years of clinical experience, I help individuals and couples make sense of these patterns at their root, so what feels automatic, confusing, or painful can finally become understandable and changeable.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melissa Dombrowski

Melissa Dombrowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a down to earth therapist and am committed to understanding and helping the WHOLE person, not just bits and pieces.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hope Missey-Wodarczyk

Hope Missey-Wodarczyk

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive space where clients of all identities and lived experiences feel seen, heard, and valued.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katie Kronn

Katie Kronn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My efficacy in therapy is established from my patience, sincerity, optimism, and ability to be a perceptive listener.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Oluyemi Lasaki

Oluyemi Lasaki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Plainfield, IL


“I am dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care that empowers my clients on their journey toward mental well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Erford

Michelle Erford

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I enjoy working with women through major life transitions, particularly during the perinatal period.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanette Kuhns

Jeanette Kuhns

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With a compassionate and gentle approach, I help you discover and develop a healthier relationship with internal parts of yourself...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shirlisa Love

Shirlisa Love

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My journey into mental health care began with a deep desire to help people feel seen, heard, and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Victorenko

Victoria Victorenko

Therapist

Virtual • Westmont, IL


“I believe in holding space for the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I aim to help women feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate motherhood and beyond.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Brooks

Anthony Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that meaningful change happens when individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered, so I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marisol Glover

Marisol Glover

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


Dailey Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatric care. We specialize in psychiatric treatment of a diverse range of conditions and serving clients in various stages of life, starting from ages 6-65. Dailey Psychiatry offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, holistic treatment, emotional support, interpersonal therapy, as well as school consultations and evaluations.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emma Kunin

Emma Kunin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you feel accepted, empowered, and supported.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tara Biarkis

Tara Biarkis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi there, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field. My experiences have come from child welfare, community mental health and healthcare and afford me the opportunity to support so many individuals and families along the way. Most recently I have focused on perinatal mental health and supporting families through the continuum of pregnancy and postpartum transitions.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Raul Rodriguez

Raul Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will listen to your experiences and your needs. I will give you the space to talk about your problems without judgement.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kandyce McConico

Kandyce McConico

Therapist

Virtual • Gurnee, IL


“I specialize in helping individuals and couples meet their needs for connection. I apply well-researched principles of relationship, attachment, and communication to help you explore the impact of childhood trauma and past relationships on your...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah O'Brien

Leah O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tricia Janosy

Tricia Janosy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work collaboratively with individuals navigating complex life transitions and emotionally challenging seasons to better understand the ways their experiences have shaped them while also recognizing their resilience, strengths, and capacity for...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Sarah Sanders

Dr. Sarah Sanders

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Her priority is helping you work through your concerns and make changes in your life in a way that feels effective, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Milira Cox

Milira Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“As we evolve and "grow through" life, we all have the capacity for resilience and personal authority to face change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candyce Bell

Candyce Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • O'Fallon, IL


“My counseling style is very welcoming and inviting. I believe in honoring the values of respect, sensitivity, compassion, empathy...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Garland

Jennifer Garland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy should feel like a safe space where you are met with warmth, honesty, and respect.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Shanae Farquharson

Shanae Farquharson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can finally exhale — a place where you do not have to perform, hide parts of yourself, or carry everything alone.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clinical treatment approaches are collage of multiple treatment modalities such as Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)/compassion focused/ emotional focused/ psychodynamic therapy/solution focused/ and strength based...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Kuhnen

Jessica Kuhnen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will teach you tools to regulate your emotions and heal the physical impact on your body's nervous system.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nadia Carranza

Nadia Carranza

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe space that allows clients to be vulnerable and feel supported while focusing on practical and meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Cimaglia

Amanda Cimaglia

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in working with you to build your skills, and help you move forward in life with the strongest possible mindset.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Brannen

Julie Brannen

Therapist

Virtual • Evanston, IL


“My greatest joy comes from guiding folks into an organic + compassionate practice of fiercely approaching vulnerability + embodying whole-hearted living.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mandy Eisenberg

Mandy Eisenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Life has its way of pulling us backward, but I believe with positive support, healthy coping skills, and processing through things that are dragging you back; you can learn to thrive and launch yourself into greater things.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Amiti

Amanda Amiti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • North Utica, IL


“I am very easy to talk to, I hope that all of my patients feel respected and get a sense that I genuinly care about their well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shariyfa Polite

Shariyfa Polite

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“For over 15 years, I've watched clients transform from surviving to thriving, and here's what I know: you're not broken, you're not too much, and you're definitely not alone.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kathryn Camus

Kathryn Camus

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I often incorporate walk-and-talk therapy, movement, sports-based activities, or even yoga-inspired grounding techniques to help clients feel more at ease and engaged in the process.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Frequently asked questions

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Find an expert who truly understands maternal mental health

Headway helps you find expert-guided support for every stage of motherhood — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Chicago

Searching for postpartum therapists in Chicago starts with finding someone whose training matches the kind of support you want. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. Some therapists also support pregnancy therapy, new parent therapy, and therapy for new moms. As you compare options, look for therapists who list perinatal mental health, postpartum counseling, or counseling for postpartum depression in their specialties. A Perinatal Mental Health Certification, often listed as PMH-C, can also signal focused training in this area.

Chicago has many therapists across neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Lakeview, and the Loop, which can make it hard to narrow the list. For new parents, practical details often matter as much as clinical fit. Consider appointment availability, evening or weekend options, office location, transit access, and whether the therapist offers virtual sessions. Virtual care can be especially useful when schedules shift, infant care changes, or in-person appointments are harder to plan. Reading therapist bios can help you understand their experience with postpartum depression therapy, their communication style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before booking.

Therapy in Chicago 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 begins. Headway helps you search for postpartum depression counselors and therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and accept a wide range of insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.