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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in New York

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in New York

Postpartum mental health support in New York connects you with 2,539 licensed providers experienced in perinatal care. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many accepting insurance to help make therapy accessible during this important time.

Pamela Lepore

Pamela Lepore

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a warm and empathic therapist and work with adults of all ages to endure life's challenges including stress, anxiety, depression and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maha Moses

Maha Moses

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Camillus, NY


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my job is to partner with you, not prescribe a one-size-fits-all plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Kazakova

Anna Kazakova

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


EMPATHIC CARE that adapts to your FEELINGS...Built around your needs and lived experience. Using evidence-based medicine and clinical judgment. If you don't see a time that works for you on my schedule, please send me a message and I'll do my best to accommodate your availability.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Maryann Gensler

Maryann Gensler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mattituck, NY


“I practice out of the relational model which is type of therapy that focuses on the importance of relationships and how they affect a person's well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alpana Patel

Alpana Patel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I firmly believe that everyone deserves to share their story in a nonjudgmental and supportive context while gaining insight into the impact their experiences have on their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tossica Mckinnon

Tossica Mckinnon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“Beyond diagnoses like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, or other complex psychiatric conditions, there is a person with a unique perspective, lived experiences, and hopes for their future.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chloe Milani

Chloe Milani

Therapist

Virtual • Patchogue, NY


“I use a strength-based approach and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients learn practical skills, manage daily challenges and work towards sustainable joy and authenticity.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chanel Freeman

Chanel Freeman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I offer empathy, sensitivity and compassion to empower clients to navigate their challenges and work towards healing and positive well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chandler Winter

Chandler Winter

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I am dedicated to offering my clients a welcoming, nonjudgmental setting—a secure space where they can address the challenges that may hinder them from achieving the life they aspire to live.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Webster

Cassandra Webster

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“My clinical view is grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approach.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tomasina Beckford

Tomasina Beckford

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“She prides herself on providing a warm and compassionate setting where clients can feel comfortable.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • Poughkeepsie, NY


“Women empowerment is something I hold dear and near to me. Working with women is a very important aspect of my practice...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Rachel Giannina

Rachel Giannina

Therapist

Virtual • New York


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8+ years old experience, I'm committed to helping adults navigate life's challenges. My experience includes working with individuals across a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on adults 18 and older who are struggling with mood and thought disorders.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Talia Spruill

Talia Spruill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“The goal is to empower clients with knowledge, effective treatments, and practical strategies to improve their mental well-being and achieve their treatment goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kissy Avila

Kissy Avila

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is warm, curious, and insight-oriented. I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, and attachment-based therapy...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sophie Mallari

Sophie Mallari

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a trauma informed therapist and I will always consider the deep rooted beliefs that have brought you to where you are today.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Peggy Hardy

Peggy Hardy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I lead with compassion, experience, and directness. My approach is collaborative — I listen closely, ask the right questions, and involve you in every decision.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christie Lee

Christie Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


“I offer a supportive, attuned, and sustained therapeutic space where clients can slow down and better understand their internal experiences, including patterns shaped by past and present relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Elene Pereyra

Elene Pereyra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach to care is warm, collaborative, and patient-centered. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable being open and heard.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Karen Ennis

Karen Ennis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey. I provide compassionate, individualized care for adolescents and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health challenges.

My approach combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I believe treatment should be collaborative—not simply about prescribing medication. I take time to understand your symptoms, experiences, concerns, and goals so that we can develop a treatment plan that makes sense for you.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Estelis Caraballo

Estelis Caraballo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that sometimes, having someone who truly listens and understands can make all the difference.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maizie Shaw

Maizie Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in working with BIPOC and neurodivergent adults. I understand what it means to carry the weight of race, culture, and generational trauma — not just as a clinical concept, but as a lived reality.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Driscoll

Jennifer Driscoll

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My mission as a therapist is to provide a framework for my clients to achieve optimal mental health and achieve peak performance.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Panic disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Blum

Jennifer Blum

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is open and free form, taken from a psychodynamic approach which emphasizes unconscious processes and unresolved past conflicts as influences on behavior.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Bateman

Jennifer Bateman

Therapist

Virtual • Rochester, NY


“My goal isn't for you to need therapy forever—it's to help you heal at the root, build resilience, and feel more confident moving forward.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tara Simpson

Dr. Tara Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe it's never too late to re-write your own story. With the help of practical tools you'll learn how to successfully manage anxiety, depression...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Iamina Stoian

Iamina Stoian

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am confident in providing clients with support by validating feelings, actively listening, and using CBT to maintain and improve overall wellness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Altschuler

Lori Altschuler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I work with adults, with particular experience supporting women who are balancing work, family, and other life demands.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Chang

Gary Chang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I take time to listen deeply and work collaboratively with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your goals and your life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Ammari Edwards

Dr. Ammari Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“She remains passionate, open-minded, and deeply empathic in her work, meeting clients with warmth, curiosity, and respect.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Georgia Berny

Georgia Berny

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My expertise is in financial sustainability and trauma recovery. The safety and security that comes from financial health are just as important as healing your inner world.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lori Currier

Lori Currier

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I bring a steady, practical approach to sessions, and I am continuing to expand my clinical toolkit with training in Internal Family Systems, brainspotting, and EMDR.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Juravich

Samantha Juravich

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore challenges, build insight, develop new skills, and foster meaningful growth and healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Daphne Agee

Daphne Agee

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I hold a special commitment to Black women, Haitian and Caribbean communities, and people of faith who want a therapist who meets them where they are — culturally and spiritually.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Kellman

Tara Kellman

Psychologist

Virtual • New York, NY


Hi! I'm a clinical psychologist with almost 10 years of experience who provides individual and couples psychotherapy. I enjoy working with adults of all ages from a wide range of backgrounds who are experiencing issues related to life transitions, depression, anxiety, difficulties with sex and intimacy, family conflict, and other interpersonal problems. I also have extensive experience working with those from disadvantaged backgrounds who may need support coping with social trauma and adversity, particularly around issues of race and other marginalized identities.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beatrice Babalola

Beatrice Babalola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe Mental Health is not merely the absence of mental disorder, rather, it is a State of Mental well-being that enables you to cope with the Stresses in life and allows you to achieve your Potential.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Wendy Stapen

Wendy Stapen

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Our work together will be a collaborative process of discovery to understand the issues threatening to erode individual and family health and well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audra Vance

Audra Vance

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My passion is working with people and helping them to be the best they can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 24+ years of therapeutic experience. My experience started in Mental Health Clinics, but I have been working in private practice for over 15 years. I help people with a variety of concerns to include stress, anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Evelyn Mensah

Evelyn Mensah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe in the interconnectedness of the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual. To that effect, I approach care from a holistic perspective.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am committed to getting to know you and supporting you on your journey through change and encouraging self-acceptance when needed. We will work together to help you examine the way past experiences shape current behaviors, learn how to stop self-destructive patterns, and help you find your self-compassion while turning your vision for your life into your reality.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in New York

Number of therapists serving New York
There are over 2,522 therapists in New York accepting new patients.
2,522+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 52%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 3%Assamese
  • 2%Russian
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 92%Woman
  • 7%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 26%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 New York

Searching for postpartum therapists in New York starts with finding someone whose training fits your needs during pregnancy or after birth. Postpartum support can include care for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. New York has a wide range of therapists across urban and rural areas, so specialties and appointment options can vary by location. As you compare therapists, look for experience with perinatal mental health, pregnancy therapy, prenatal therapy, or maternal mental health therapy. A PMH-C credential can also signal specialized training in perinatal care.

From New York City to Buffalo to Albany, the right fit often depends on more than specialty alone. New parents may need appointment times that work around infant care, physical recovery, work schedules, or changing daily routines. Virtual therapy can make it easier to access a therapist for moms, a therapist for new moms, or new parent therapy when traveling to an office takes extra planning. You can also narrow your search by availability, therapeutic approach, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how each person describes their style, experience, and approach before you book.

The cost of postpartum therapy in New York can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs. Headway helps you search for licensed therapists who are accepting new patients, offer virtual or in-person appointments, and match your preferences. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before booking. From there, you can review therapist profiles, compare appointment times, and book directly when you’re ready.

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