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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Syracuse, NY

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse parents seeking postpartum support can connect with 2,708 providers through Headway's platform. Sessions address postpartum depression, anxiety, and related concerns with evidence-based approaches and compassionate care tailored to your needs.

Laura Brennan

Laura Brennan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Syracuse, NY


“My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Matthew Scheuer

Matthew Scheuer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Syracuse, NY


“I take a person centered approach when working with clients. It is your journey and success is measured by what you are hoping to achieve.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Rochele Royster

Dr. Rochele Royster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Syracuse, NY


I am a womanist art therapist who supports clients in exploring their stories through creative expression. My approach encourages growth, self-awareness, and healing in relation to culture, identity, and the systems that shape our lives. I work from a strength based, culturally responisve lens, holding space for individuals adn communities to be seen, heard, and affirmed. Through the creative process, I help clients navigate life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and identity development while fostering resilience and collective care.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Chapman

Richard Chapman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Syracuse, NY


“My approach, consistent with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on pursuing values and meaning above simply coping with symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Nickerson

Renee Nickerson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Syracuse, NY


“You will encounter a warm, welcoming environment that feels safe and allows us to engage in private and confidential discussion and how best to help you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Zakiyyah Peet

Zakiyyah Peet

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Syracuse, NY


“I am an Art Therapist and have worked with persons struggling with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for over 15 years.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Cavallo

Erin Cavallo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Syracuse, NY


Have you been let down by the mental health system? If you've been rushed through appointments, given quick diagnoses, or told your labs are "fine" when you know something is off, I want you to know you're not alone—and you're in the right place. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I created my practice for individuals like you who are ready to move beyond symptom-chasing and find a clear, root-cause understanding of their mental health.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karleen Locher

Karleen Locher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Fayetteville, NY


“I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space that allows for growth as well as relief from the burdens you are carrying each day.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Clancy-Bruce

Lisa Clancy-Bruce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Baldwinsville, NY


“I hope to provide and safe and judgement free environment with compassion and acceptance to help people move to the next level they are searching for.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Laura Crouch

Laura Crouch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Liverpool, NY


“I take a very person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy and empower the client to guide sessions...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly Clookey

Kelly Clookey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Skaneateles, NY


“I support individuals to identify their challenges, needs, desires & strengths to develop healthy alignment between oneself & environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Hartle

Alexandra Hartle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Central Square, NY


“You can expect to leave sessions with a feeling of relief and regulation. A feeling that someone believes in you and is on your side.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chantel Lockwood

Chantel Lockwood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Auburn, NY


“People describe my personality as warm and approachable-- this is exactly how I want you to feel, as you end your first session (and ongoing sessions) with me.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Dellonte

Karen Dellonte

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Auburn, NY


“My belief is that each individual brings a set of strengths and skills to the session that together we can build upon.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Billy Manuel

Billy Manuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Auburn, NY


“I believe meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helena Parish

Helena Parish

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Fulton, NY


“My approach to therapy is to gain knowledge of my clients' mental health symptoms, history of all aspects of their life...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Sherrill, NY


“I strive to help others find happiness and healing within themselves by better understanding and coping with the emotions or situations that are causing distress...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystal Smith

Krystal Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Utica, NY


“My approach is tailored to meet your needs in an environment where you can feel safe and comfortable.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Molly Schamel

Molly Schamel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burdett, NY


“I work to provide a safe and collaborative environment to help clients improve self-understanding, decrease self-doubt, increase self-compassion, process trauma, and navigate life challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Schneider

Lisa Schneider

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Canandaigua, NY


“Lisa provides a trauma informed care approach to therapy. She also utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 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
Dr. James Lubin

Dr. James Lubin

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“Dr. Lubin emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough assessment and utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joanne Hudkins

Joanne Hudkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massapequa Pk, NY


“I truly believe that everyone is unique and has different needs; therefore, the services they receive should be tailored to each individual.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karla Shaw

Karla Shaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being honest about what's working—and what isn't.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Brown-Rivera

Laura Brown-Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a Black, queer, neurodivergent, femme-presenting therapist, I bring refreshing honesty to a space that's actually built for you to let your hair down.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelly Sadon

Shelly Sadon

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy is not just about feeling heard, but about gently challenging the patterns that keep you stuck.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathryn Donivan

Kathryn Donivan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My focus is to support you with finding your inner strength and to harness that strength to begin to shift what does not serve you.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yonghong Tan

Dr. Yonghong Tan

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Scarsdale, NY


“I am a psychiatrist with training from The Institute of Mental Health, Peking University, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and New York University, and hold double board certifications in both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynn Charles

Dr. Lynn Charles

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should not only help you feel heard and understood, but also give you tools to create meaningful and lasting change in your daily life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Cronk

Brianna Cronk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach is holistic and collaborative—meaning we look at the whole picture together: your experiences, goals, lifestyle, relationships, and what's most important to you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Beezer

Linda Beezer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I'm Linda. I'm a licensed mental health counselor who works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, grief, loss, and mood disruptions. I obtained my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz and specialize in couples work, utilizing an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristal Castillo

Cristal Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My path into mental health has been shaped by a genuine commitment to helping others navigate life's challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience working with diverse populations across various settings, supporting individuals through periods of emotional distress, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, trauma, interpersonal challenges, etc.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eleonora Kuzma

Dr. Eleonora Kuzma

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I primarily provide cognitive behavioral therapy but I tailor treatment depending on who is sitting across from me and what would be best for them.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan Lewis

Logan Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to provide a safe and comfortable environment that will help you share your story and successfully process through your needs and struggles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Henry Ibitokun

Henry Ibitokun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Yonkers, NY


“I believe in using medication when appropriate, being conservative when possible, and constantly weighing benefits, side effects, and your personal goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Azadeh Shirgir

Azadeh Shirgir

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an experienced therapist with over 11 years of helping clients find their paths to being better and happier versions of themselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Vivian Nwankwo

Dr. Vivian Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, focusing on the unique needs and goals of each individual.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Browarsky

Susan Browarsky

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience, I am deeply passionate about supporting adults, young adults, and adolescents as they navigate the unique challenges of different life phases.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachael Figueroa

Rachael Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I want you to know that my door is always open. And I'd give my all to your needs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, as well as personality disorders. And I work with adults and seniors. Here to help you find the right avenue for your life.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Akosua Karikari

Akosua Karikari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I take a holistic approach, understanding the connection between mental and physical health, and I'm committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and valued.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Syracuse, NY

Number of therapists serving Syracuse, NY
There are over 2,711 therapists in Syracuse, NY accepting new patients.
2,711+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 87%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 53%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Assamese
  • 2%Russian
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 93%Woman
  • 7%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 27%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 13%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Syracuse

Finding postpartum therapists in Syracuse starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with perinatal mental health, maternal mental health, or postpartum support. A perinatal mental health certification, often listed as PMH-C, can also signal specialized training in care during pregnancy and after birth.

In a smaller city like Syracuse, the number of local in-person options may be more limited than in larger metro areas. Virtual appointments can expand your search while making it easier to fit care around infant care, physical recovery, and changing schedules. Beyond specialty, review whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointment times that match your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading bios can help you understand how each therapist describes their approach, communication style, and experience with postpartum concerns.

Therapy in Syracuse can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find postpartum therapists who match your needs, lets you check insurance coverage for your specific plan and location, and offers upfront cost estimates before you book. You can compare profiles, check availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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