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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Richmond, VA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Richmond, VA

Postpartum mental health support in Richmond connects you with 1,004 licensed providers experienced in postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges. Access virtual or in-person sessions with compassionate therapists who understand the unique demands of the postpartum period, with many offering free consultations and availability within days.

Dr. Elizabeth Myers

Dr. Elizabeth Myers

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, detached, and overwhelmed by the demands of life, how to sustain healthy relationships, keep work-life balance, or simply find meaning in their daily lives. My hope is to guide you through the process, offering adaptable skills and insights along the way.

As a clinical psychologist, I believe in a whole-person approach to psychotherapy and hope to provide a space where you can explore your experiences without judgment and regain a sense of strength and purpose. Seeking help can be one of the hardest first steps, and the therapy room can be a place to pause, reflect, and begin to heal. Let's get this process started!

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Welsh

Nancy Welsh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Wise

Ashley Wise

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a passion for working with adolescents and families that are in distress and supporting them in improving their family dynamics and functioning.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Chisolm

Elizabeth Chisolm

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My practice is client-guided; we work as a team to find real solutions that work for you and your loved ones.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rebecca Hernandez

Rebecca Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Clements

April Clements

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm April — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked alongside people in some of the hardest chapters of their lives: crisis moments in emergency settings, school hallways with overwhelmed teenagers, and outpatient rooms where families were trying to figure out how to be in the same room again. That range of experience has shaped how I work. I know that anxiety looks different in a 15-year-old than it does in a 40-year-old. I know that couples who love each other can still feel like strangers. And I know that healing isn't linear — it takes time, trust, and the right support.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and marital concerns, family conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. For clients who want it, I also offer faith-integrated counseling that weaves Christian beliefs and values into the therapeutic process — thoughtfully, ethically, and at your pace.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Jackson

Andrea Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“After losing my mother, I gained a deeper understanding of the ways grief can reshape our lives and challenge our sense of stability, identity, and hope.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yoseph Ford

Yoseph Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Following each session, clients can expect new clinical insights, strategies and skills to promote overall wellness.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danielle Crane

Danielle Crane

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I easily build rapport with individuals across all walks of life. This assists in finding the most appropriate approach to be able to tailor treatment to best meet individual goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Domonique Jackson

Domonique Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello, I’m Domonique Jackson, LCSW. I have a solo private practice, Full Connections Counseling LLC, in Orange Park, FL. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University in 2016. I’m currently a licensed social worker in Florida, Georgia, Virginia and South Carolina. I published my first book in 2024 about the positive potential connection between nerd culture and mental health. When I’m not volunteering with the local gaming community, I enjoy playing board games and video games, doing puzzles, gardening and watching anime.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Melanie Dalton

Melanie Dalton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a believer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; how we see and interpret the world impacts how we react to it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Reyes

Stephanie Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Challenges and hardships allow us to discover strengths we never even knew we had, We become more resilient, less afraid and more empowered...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Rattiner Padilla

Lisa Rattiner Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I aim for my clients to leave their session feeling empowered & confident while recognizing their own strengths.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Murdock

Lauren Murdock

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, VA


“I am primarily a Narrative therapist with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy woven through.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Alla Lerner-Brandon

Dr. Alla Lerner-Brandon

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Glen Allen, VA


“I consider myself to not only have consistent active listening skills, but pride myself in my all-inclusive, biopsychosocial approach to help you with your struggles and reach your highest potential.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Gurney

Chelsea Gurney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McLean, VA


“I firmly believe that no matter your situation, there is hope to live a more healthy and satisfying life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariana Aokalani

Mariana Aokalani

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a Perinatal, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health specialist, I believe supporting parental mental health is foundational to family wellbeing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Kielty

Michele Kielty

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


“I focus on high-achieving men and women who want to get their lives back into alignment and rediscover happiness, purpose and direction, and peace.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Sallee

Lauren Sallee

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Our approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate, and client-centered. We use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Fisher

Melissa Fisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


“I take a person-centered approach to counseling and am known for warmth and connection with clients of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Petra Gross

Petra Gross

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family of origin issues. My particular passion lies in supporting minorities and mothers through all stages of motherhood...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Caitlin Fountain

Dr. Caitlin Fountain

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


I help people heal from trauma, with a special focus on sexual trauma, and I’ve been honored to support a wide range of individuals — including women, men, military veterans, and LGBTQIA clients — as they work through their experiences and take meaningful steps toward healing. I also enjoy helping people work through challenging life transitions (e.g., parenthood, divorce, etc.) and identity-specific concerns (e.g., men's issues, women's issues, gender identity exploration). In addition to individual therapy, I also provide relationship therapy for monogamous, non-monogamous, and open relationships as well as psychological assessment (e.g., ADHD, dementia, learning disorder, mental health) for adults.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Mossburg

Emily Mossburg

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“We work to take control back from those struggles while destigmatizing their thoughts and feelings around it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Smith

Jasmine Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Thurkins

Megan Thurkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I love working with clients to help them create the lives they want that feel authentic and meaningful.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anita Clark

Anita Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in empowering people to prioritize their mental health. Reaching out is not always easy, but I am here to provide support.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Shipp

Pamela Shipp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and in control.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Myea Hunt

Myea Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with BIPOC young adults, and Women integrating culturally responsive care with biblical principles to foster healing and personal growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brittni Petersen

Brittni Petersen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in a holistic approach to treatment one that views each individual as a whole, interconnected system.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsi Fontaine

Kelsi Fontaine

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I prioritize cultivating an environment of authenticity, warmth, and creativity in the counseling space.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cara Knight

Cara Knight

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roanoke, VA


“My expertise extends to specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, where I have supported numerous parents...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ivana Spencer

Ivana Spencer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide care through a holistic lens, supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in every treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amie Hanson

Amie Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Person-centered therapy is at the core of every interaction, with CBT, psychoanalysis, active listening, emotion processing and sometimes DBT.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Courtney Williams

Courtney Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in supporting women with postpartum anxiety and depression, guiding young adults through life transitions...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Oakes

Ashley Oakes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I've been in the field of Social Work and Crisis Care for 10 years, but in the last two years, have shifted my main focus to supporting inviduals in learning about their attachment style, experiences of trauma, and family of origin impact their life...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Unique Sellers

Unique Sellers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Guessford

Nicole Guessford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am passionate about helping to support others in finding their strengths to reach their goals and in providing a safe and empathic space to share their thoughts and feelings.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Won

Sarah Won

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Improving your quality of life starts with courage and honest work. I believe every person deserves peace...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany O'Brien

Brittany O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I reject the blank slate therapist role and prefer to work from the perspective Irvin Yalom refers to as the fellow traveler.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brisa Orozco

Brisa Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is that I try to tailor my treatment to every individual person. We're all unique, so one size does not fit all.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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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 Maternal Mental Health Therapist in Richmond, VA

Finding postpartum therapists in Richmond starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Postpartum care can address more than postpartum depression, including postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with maternal mental health, perinatal care, postpartum counseling, or work as a therapist for moms. A perinatal mental health certification, often listed as PMH-C, can also signal specialized training.

Richmond offers both local and virtual options, which can help you find care that fits your schedule, location, and preferences. For many new parents, virtual therapy can make appointments easier to attend while managing infant care, physical recovery, and changing routines. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios can help you see how each person describes their approach, specialties, and communication style before you book.

Postpartum counseling in Richmond can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find Richmond therapists who focus on postpartum concerns and offer upfront cost estimates after your coverage is verified. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm what coverage is available for your specific plan and area. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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