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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda families turn to Headway for compassionate postpartum mental health support from 698 licensed providers. With flexible scheduling, insurance coverage, and an average savings of 75% per session, quality postpartum care is accessible and affordable.

Poonam McKnight

Poonam McKnight

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Clients often appreciate that I bring warmth, humor, creativity, and genuine curiosity into the therapy room.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Emilia Casale

Emilia Casale

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I offer specialized, evidence-based care for a diverse range of concerns including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Welsh

Nancy Welsh

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Therapy is a safe space where clients can come to understand themselves on a deeper level, work through life challenges, and grow as a person.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jazmone Wilkerson

Jazmone Wilkerson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I work with clients to better understand themselves, overcome challenges, and build lasting skills for emotional well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mercy Gana

Dr. Mercy Gana

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, we'll work together to help you move toward healing and balance.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy using an evidence-based, holistic approach. I believe mental health is about more than managing symptoms—it's about improving your overall quality of life and helping you thrive.

My clients often describe me as warm, humorous, open-minded, energetic, and easy to talk to. I also believe in being direct, honest, and solution-oriented because I know that meaningful growth comes from combining compassion with practical strategies. I enjoy helping people recognize their strengths, build resilience, and develop skills they can use long after our sessions.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. I also support clients navigating life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and emotional regulation.

I believe healing happens through collaboration, trust, and hope. Whether this is your first time seeking mental health care or you're continuing your journey, I'm here to meet you where you are and help you take the next step toward living a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Avram Altman

Avram Altman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yiwen Wu

Dr. Yiwen Wu

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I help clients look beneath the surface, understand the root causes of their struggles, reshape unhelpful patterns, and turn self-awareness into practical steps toward healing and meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Revolon Schmidt

Revolon Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hello, its pleasure to meet you. Sometimes we need someone to talk to or with about things that may bother us. Often times, we think we can resolve problems on our own but over time, we realize we need a professional to help us. I am the perfect stranger, we can meet in a safe environment and our conversations will remain confidential.

I am a licensed professional counselor and I have worked in this field for over 20 years. I received my Masters at Howard University in Washington, DC. , in counseling and have also received additional training at Catholic University. I am a nationally certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors.

I use several therapies to help my clients depending on what their needs are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Person-Centered therapy and Eclectic Therapy.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Sherika Elliott

Dr. Sherika Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Owings Mills, MD


“I will provide insight of the unconscious patterns and habitual drives that contribute to confusion, despair, anger, relationship and career obstacles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Stillman

Melissa Stillman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My own life has taught me resilience through experiences with loss, infertility, and navigating darker times.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Galloway

Sarah Galloway

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in helping people to cope with stressors, anxiety, depression, transitions, and dealing with the effects of trauma.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelli Rugless

Dr. Kelli Rugless

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that in the right environment everyone can flourish. I cultivate that environment in every session by showing up curious, collaborative, and engaged.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Wetzel

Nicole Wetzel

Therapist

Virtual • Frederick, MD


“With over a decade of experience in human services, including 13 years in hospital settings and 8 years in the emergency department...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Owusu-Kwarteng

Seth Owusu-Kwarteng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Upper Marlboro, MD


“I tailor every client's treatment plan to their unique needs and circumstances, drawing from deep expertise in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, addiction, and challenges impacting daily life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kadesha Evans

Dr. Kadesha Evans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Laurel, MD


“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
Jasmine Robinson

Jasmine Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Together, we'll identify the thoughts, habits, or situations that may be weighing you down and explore realistic ways to move forward.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I want to help you to be the best version of yourself. My goal is for you to leave our meetings feeling better than when you arrived; clearer, calmer, and more empowered to achieve YOUR goals!”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lara Schoen

Lara Schoen

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I support people to heal from attachment wounds and trauma, navigate grief and loss, and soothe anxiety and depression.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aziza Jones Owusu

Aziza Jones Owusu

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I strive to be warm, collaborative and empowering, but I'm not afraid to gently challenge when it's needed.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amy Allnutt

Amy Allnutt

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“My primary goal is to give clients the tools they need to improve overall functioning while providing a safe space to express their feelings and process their unique experiences.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carolyn Fordyce

Carolyn Fordyce

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I aim to make each client feel heard, understood, and empowered to take on the next steps with a positive mindset.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Teal

Mary Teal

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“CBT offers clients specific strategies, skills and tools that you can use to make changes, relieve suffering, and achieve your goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Garcia

Nicole Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“For the past six years I have been a Trauma focused therapist who has worked with ages three and up.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mabel Nsagha

Dr. Mabel Nsagha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lanham, MD


“She is a compassionate provider, with a holistic approach to mental health and offers evidence-based interventions for adolescents, adults, geriatric, and the LGBTQ population.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kerriann Murray

Kerriann Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Welcome! I'm Kerriann and I became a therapist because I love helping others to become the best version of themselves possible. My clients choose me because I'm warm, gentle, and help them to live authentic and fulfilling lives. I'm a licensed therapist (LCSW-C), a board-approved supervisor, and received my MSW from the University of Maryland SSW. I have extensive training in my areas of specialty, which are grief and loss, parenting, and anxiety.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kanisha Barnes

Kanisha Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm passionate about helping women release what no longer serves them so they can live more aligned, grounded lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mizhgan Rasoul

Mizhgan Rasoul

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Coming from a Central Asian background, I understand how culture, family, and personal identity can shape our emotional experiences.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zalen Crowder

Zalen Crowder

Therapist

Virtual • Beltsville, MD


“My approach is direct, compassionate, and results-oriented. I create a space where you can be fully seen and understood, while also being challenged in ways that support real, lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Abigail Asumadu-Mensah

Abigail Asumadu-Mensah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and am dedicated to helping you find balance, resilience, and improved quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susie Baker

Susie Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that everyone has the capacity to find their light, even in the darkest of times. My approach is holistic; I aim to join you in the midst of your struggles and together we can move towards a higher and brighter road.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiffany Shaw

Tiffany Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsport, MD


“I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which is a evidenced based treatment for PTSD where we can meet for an average of 6-20 sessions to address past traumas and heal.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amie Bereson

Amie Bereson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My greatest strength as a therapist is meeting people exactly where they are—without judgment, pretense, or pressure.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hannah Gold

Hannah Gold

Therapist

Virtual • Bethesda, MD


“ACT is used to help clients change the way they see, relate, feel, and experience their thoughts, memories, and physical sensations through a non-judgmental lens.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrienne Burrell

Adrienne Burrell

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm a relational therapist who believes that real healing happens through connection, trust, and feeling truly safe with the person you're working with.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice (XiaoRan) Zhao

Alice (XiaoRan) Zhao

Therapist

Virtual • Hunt Valley, MD


I am Alice (XiaoRan), Zhao, I provide a safe space for you with a dose of honesty and sometimes humor. Being an Asian woman, I provide a different perspective on your counseling journey. I love to begin your self-discovery and healing process.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brooke Cornett

Brooke Cornett

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My overall approach is holistic, integrating evidence-based practices with holistic energy strategies to address the comprehensive needs of each client.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miata Cook

Miata Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a compassionate, client-centered approach, offering a safe space where you can express yourself without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Simone Blanchard

Dr. Simone Blanchard

Therapist

Virtual • Greenbelt, MD


I’m Dr. Simone Blanchard, an international psychologist and the creator of the InnerLightT Model.

My work integrates psychology, energy awareness, and reflective practices to support individuals and communities through change, uncertainty, and transition. Over time, I observed that many people struggle not because they lack motivation or discipline, but because they lack clarity about what is happening internally—in their thoughts, emotions, and habitual behaviors.

InnerLightTM was developed to provide that clarity.

Maternal mental health, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joanna Bissell

Joanna Bissell

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'd describe myself as being a genuine, compassionate and warm therapist who can still be direct and challenge you when necessary.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Silver

Heather Silver

Therapist

Virtual • Frederick, MD


“My approach is trauma informed care and CBT. I like to meet patients where they are at and provide a comfortable safe space for sharing, healing and hope.”
Maternal mental health, Grief or loss
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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