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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Stafford, VA
Postpartum mental health support in Stafford connects you with 1,089 licensed providers experienced in postpartum concerns. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers trained in evidence-based approaches, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
Hello, I am Anna. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in private practice since 2013, and I graduated with my MSW in 2006. I specialize in anxiety and panic disorders, Bipolar and mood disorders, Life transitions, LGBTQIA+ needs and Women's issues. I welcome all types of relationship dynamics in my sessions.
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Dr. 'O' considers all aspects of a patient's well-being, including physical, emotional, and social factors, to provide comprehensive and holistic care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“I want to help every client feel empowered and know that they are being provided with skills to be successful.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I will strive to help you emerge into the best version of yourself by assisting you overcome some of the internal barriers that may be impacting how you perceive - and engage with - yourself, others, and the world.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is conversational and nurturing. I'm not overly structured, and sessions don't feel scripted or forced.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I utilize a Holistic approach to Mental Health treatment with empathy, compassion, awareness, and a deep understanding...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management, but I also believe good mental health care requires actually listening to you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“As a multi-state licensed therapist specializing in helping busy professionals manage overwhelming emotions, I'm here to help you align your actions with your core values.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I practice affirming, allied, feminist therapy rooted in empowerment and strengths perspectives. I acknowledge that late-stage capitalism is an implicit factor in functioning. I believe sleep, calories, and movement form the foundation for coping.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is empowering, warm, and solution focused. I meet each client where they are at and help them collaboratively develop recovery-oriented treatment goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have a gentle and warm approach, seeking to validate pain while also challenging the areas that need to be challenged that may be preventing healing from taking place.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about walking alongside people as they discover who they truly are and learn how to embrace and become more of themselves.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in the inherent worth of every individual and that there is no "wrong" way to have a body.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“She creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood while building practical skills for emotional regulation, communication, and everyday challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She has 10 years of nursing experience and has worked in the resource pool as well as cross-trained in NICU, PICU and Mother/Baby...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My background spans a licensed forensic psychiatric hospital, an ambulatory substance-use treatment program, and private practice.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a safe space to help heal, provide relief, and give a strategy for those experiencing but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship/marital issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and uncontrollable anger.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am able to see why clients do the things that they do which has lead to clients feeling comfortable in situations where they have previously felt judged by others.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“I'm passionate about this work because I've witnessed how a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship can facilitate transformation.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your goals. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I’m Nikelah Hughes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Breakthrough Collective. I provide virtual therapy for adults and couples in Virginia and Maryland navigating anxiety, relationship stress, burnout, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
Many of my clients are used to being the strong one for everyone else while struggling silently with stress, people-pleasing, communication issues, or difficulty prioritizing themselves. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative while also helping clients build practical tools to better manage emotions, relationships, and everyday stress.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, strength-based principles, and solution-focused strategies.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have had the opportunity and blessing to work with individuals from all dynamic backgrounds and in those endeavors have acquired a great appreciation and respect for what each individual struggle with. It is my hope and responsibility to get them through this
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe real change happens when you feel safe enough to go beneath the surface and I'll be right there with you when you do.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Physical health issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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 11 insurance carriers
“Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with clients who are curious about the mind-body connection and how the autonomic nervous system shapes our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Life has taught me the we often need others along our journey "as no man (or woman) is an island." I received my bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and master's degree from Norfolk State University. I have over 12 years working in the mental health field. I began working with people who have intellectual disabilities, then became a case manager, provided intensive in-home services/mental health skill building to now, doing what I love, THERAPY.
*not accepting patients under 16.
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I view therapy as a collaborative and holistic process that honors the connection between the mind and body.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of emotional difficulties by trying to understand the connection between the biological workings of the brain and the psychological underpinnings of each of our unique personalities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“I try to help client's determine the best way to solve their problems. I like to use a solution focused approach, that helps clients in the most efficient way possible.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I will share personal experience that increases my qualifications more than any academic award or certification as my value as a clinician is intricately intertwined with my experiences as a human.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to leave each session with practical methods to implement to address anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take an active and collaborative approach with my clients, and my work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Dr. Nathan's practice is designed for clients seeking thoughtful, unhurried, and collaborative mental health support.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Stafford, VA
Number of therapists serving Stafford, VA
1,077+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Maternal mental health
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 85%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Cigna
- 44%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Arabic
How they see their clients
- 87%Online only
- 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 93%Woman
- 7%Man
License types
- 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 13%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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