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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Iowa

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Iowa

Headway supports postpartum mental health with 112 compassionate providers throughout Iowa ready to help within days. Sessions blend talk therapy and medication management with flexible scheduling, accepting 70+ insurance plans to make care accessible and affordable.

Gabrielle CeBallos

Gabrielle CeBallos

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental (virtual) space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take steps toward meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sergio Ayala

Sergio Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Life can feel like a lot sometimes, whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, addiction, or the emotional weight of caring for a loved one. Maybe things feel tangled, or you're used to being the strong one for everyone else. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I want to understand your story, what’s been heavy lately, and what you’re hoping will feel different. Together, we can begin to make sense of it all and help you feel more steady, supported, and like yourself again.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nicole Lee

Nicole Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I understand that physical health and mental health are closely intertwined and that addressing both is crucial for achieving optimal wellbeing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynne Lutze

Lynne Lutze

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Peosta, IA


As a seasoned practitioner (since 2006) with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have dedicated my career to mastering a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to better serve my clients.

My clinical practice is grounded in extensive training across several specialized frameworks, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Hypnotherapy into my work, allowing for a highly tailored and comprehensive approach to psychological wellness.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karyn Warford

Karyn Warford

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Miranda Mbutambe

Dr. Miranda Mbutambe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bettendorf, IA


“She provides compassionate care for both physical and mental health needs, helping patients find practical solutions and regain balance in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Racheal Onodu

Racheal Onodu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in general health and 7 years of mental health. I diagnose and treat mental disorders with a sense of comfort and trust. My practice combines the best of psychiatric services with focus on the best treatment plan for your general well-being.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Caroly Maharajh

Caroly Maharajh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I use a patient-centered care approach, making you an active participant in your mental health care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jacob Jackson

Dr. Jacob Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have an extremely personable touch to counseling. I believe in the therapeutic relationship being the strongest component of therapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carla Starr

Carla Starr

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that each person has their own journey in healing, and as your therapist I am here to provide empathetic support and guidance.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Brenden Troster

Dr. Brenden Troster

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Minnesota with a PhD in Psychology, 7 years of experience working as a therapist, and 22 years of experience working as a coach. I have accumulated a wide range of experience working with a diverse clientele. Some of the many issues I have worked with people on are depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, trauma, parenting problems, relationship issues, ADHD, sexual abuse, pornography addiction, and anger management.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tiffany Blevins

Tiffany Blevins

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa, North Dakota, Arizona and Idaho with over 20 years of experience working with adults struggling with difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief/loss.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Heather Armstrong

Dr. Heather Armstrong

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that when someone seeks therapy, they are reaching out because they want to move forward, feel less stuck, or find new ways to live well.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with seven years of experience walking alongside families through developmental and emotional transitions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Martin

Dr. Jessica Martin

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer support while also gently challenging you to reflect and grow in ways that feel meaningful to you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Tracy Mallett

Dr. Tracy Mallett

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“My therapeutic style is strengths-based, meaning that I will work with you to identify your strengths and the strategies that have worked well for you in the past, and nurture those skills to their highest potential.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Meghan McCoy-Hess

Meghan McCoy-Hess

Psychologist

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I use a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapeutic techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavior Therapy Skills training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to empower you to regain your health and happiness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Craig Rypma

Dr. Craig Rypma

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“I work best with individuals who are motivated to better understand themselves and are open to thoughtful, collaborative psychological work.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tosin Aileru

Tosin Aileru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide compassionate, comprehensive care that blends therapy and medication management when needed.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rebecca Baker

Rebecca Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


Something has been off for a while — maybe you can't sleep, can't focus, can't seem to shake a persistent heaviness that makes everyday life harder than it should be. You've been managing it on your own, but you're ready for something to actually change.

I'm Rebecca Baker, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adolescents and adults across Iowa. I help people who are living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, sleep disruption, and the stress of major life transitions — and I take a genuinely personalized approach to each person I work with.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Hagin

Kristen Hagin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about helping people who are going through life changes, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety concerns, and parenting challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Haley Bichsel

Haley Bichsel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach blends solution-focused, trauma-informed care with evidence-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Susan Lane

Susan Lane

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is called, "Integrative Therapy" where we blend traditional methods like CBT, IFS, narrative writing, Solution Focused, etc. with holistic practices like reiki, meditation, and breathwork to release from mind, body, heart, and spirit.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Robert Wright

Robert Wright

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Shudzeka

Anna Shudzeka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cedar Rapids, IA


As a PMHNP-BC, I offer medication management and therapy sessions via Telehealth Mon-Fri 0900- 19:00.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Schmitz

Patrick Schmitz

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Clients often describe my style as calm, collaborative, and steady — offering a supportive space to pause, reflect, and grow toward lasting balance.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Gutherless

Karen Gutherless

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am very person centered and will explore what is in the best interest of the person and or family's needs.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nicholas Freeman

Nicholas Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in people and change. I believe that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Constance McConnell

Constance McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Casey Fields

Dr. Casey Fields

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“Dr. Fields is known for her ability to remember details shared with her by her clients which helps in building a strong therapeutic relationship.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Aruna

Esther Aruna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I value providing empathetic, kind, and culturally sensitive care, and medication management if indicated.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. N. Nicole Richardson

Dr. N. Nicole Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in working together with my patients to reach their health goals for mental wellness and vitality.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Sloan

Angela Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Therapy is client centered and goal directed, so you know what to expect throughout our time together.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristal Steeves

Kristal Steeves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


If you've been told your anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shifts are "just stress" or "just aging" — and something in you knows it's more than that — you're in the right place. I'm Kristal, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life's most challenging transitions. That career — rooted in crisis intervention, child welfare, and working alongside people experiencing homelessness — built in me a deep capacity to sit with complexity, pain, and change without flinching. That foundation now drives my specialized work with women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I've walked this road myself — which means when you show up, you will be genuinely seen and heard, perhaps in a way you haven't been in a long time.

Check me out on the Grit to Growth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvAK4pRlkM

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carly Herbert

Carly Herbert

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a provider that uses humor to heal. I love connecting with people and helping some that have a hard time with the idea of therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kadesha Evans

Dr. Kadesha Evans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, identify strengths, and develop personalized solutions...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Kati Wijdenes

Dr. Kati Wijdenes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I enjoy helping my clients through humor and openness. I know that if you don't feel judged, but instead feel seen and heard, you'll make the most progress.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Molly Horner

Molly Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to work toward their goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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