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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Lake Forest, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Lake Forest, CA

Navigating postpartum changes? Headway's Lake Forest network offers evidence-based therapy for new parents, including talk therapy and medication management. Many clients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance, with appointments available within two weeks.

Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Tonette Decker

Tonette Decker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Apple Valley, CA


“I specialize in helping clients with post trauma symptoms, anxiety, and depression utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Keyla Gardner

Keyla Gardner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in empathy. I believe true healing happens when we treat the mind and body as one.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Demetric Marsh

Demetric Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Demetric “Dee” Marsh, LCSW, JD, is a dedicated behavioral health professional with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a multistate licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School in New York. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, with a specialization in mental health and addictions, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in Sociology with a minor in Political Science and French Language/Culture.

Dee has extensive experience working in a variety of roles, including psychotherapist, program director, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor, and consultant. She also provides LCSW clinical supervision. Her practice includes working with individuals, families, couples, and groups.

She specializes in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, addictions, grief and loss, workplace and employment issues, women’s issues, diversity and cultural concerns, spirituality, and court-related assessments and recommendations, as well as foster care and adoption-related services.

Dee believes in meeting each client where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique needs. She is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that fosters trust, healing, growth, and a strong therapeutic alliance.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Arredondo

Theresa Arredondo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe deeply that prioritizing your own mental health is not selfish. It is the foundation everything else gets built on.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriela Lopez-Machon

Gabriela Lopez-Machon

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“My approach is relational and insight-oriented, informed by psychodynamic thinking. I believe that when we better understand our emotions, past experiences, and relational patterns, we can create meaningful and lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Niedzwiecki

Jacqueline Niedzwiecki

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Having worked as a marriage and family therapist for over 13 years, I have developed a toolbox of tried and true tools to help lessen many mental health symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yeni Cruz

Yeni Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients feel safe to be themselves, feel genuinely heard, and know they are accepted.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Felicia Roman

Felicia Roman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive and nonjudgemental space where you can explore these experiences openly, without feeling misunderstood or needing to explain your background.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Naveta Barry

Naveta Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients often tell me this is the first place they've felt they didn't have to pretend they were okay.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Moriarty

Patricia Moriarty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical and collaborative — I focus on what's actually going to help you move forward, not just talking about problems in circles.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bonnie Helmick-O'Brien

Bonnie Helmick-O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and authenticity.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Poppy Haines

Poppy Haines

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected in the therapeutic relationship.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Allison Whitehead

Allison Whitehead

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic, whole-person approach to care, recognizing how closely mental and physical health are connected.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Candice Clayton

Candice Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • California


My professional and confidential counseling service offers an opportunity for you to reach your goals and the best version of yourself without leaving the comfort of your home with telemental health counseling. Individuals and Couples can participate in a counseling service that is tailored to meet your individualized needs. I am here to listen, support, encourage, guide and coach. I partner with you to create an effective plan that best fits your needs at a pace that is comfortable for you.

I am Candice Clayton of Clayton Counseling Services and I started out in this field with the purpose of educating people on mental health and providing children, adults and families with the services they need to manage their mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I obtained my masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have been providing counseling for over 15 years in various settings with dynamically different clients. My clinical counseling experience includes working within a variety of different areas with children, adults and couples in both residential and outpatient settings. I have worked with emotionally disturbed youth, survivors of child/teen sex trafficking, individuals struggling with gender and sexual identity, couples struggling through communication, infidelity and co-parenting and many other people that were at various phases of life and benefited from some counseling support. I consider my experience extensive and am sure that I can support you through your journey.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazmin Huerta

Jazmin Huerta

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 4 years of experience. I have experience working with clients facing a variety of emotional and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, trauma-related concerns, and postpartum disorders. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy that supports emotional wellbeing, healthy coping skills, and personal growth in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.

My therapeutic approach is integrated and tailored to meet your unique needs. I often draw from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational interviewing.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Cina

Laura Cina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients and helping them navigate the challenges they face.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Jamison

Megan Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and completely client-led. No agenda, no pressure — just space to figure out what you actually need.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brittnee Johnson

Brittnee Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a military veteran, I know firsthand that real change takes consistency and self-compassion and I'm here to walk that road with you, wherever you're starting from.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leasa Dering

Leasa Dering

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I practice whole-person care. Rather than treating a diagnosis in isolation, I want to understand what's happening in your life, your body, and your relationships that may be contributing to how you feel—the biological, psychological, social, and...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julia Tucker

Julia Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe your emotional wellbeing is connected to your relationships, your nervous system, your body, and your life circumstances, and I treat it that way.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roz Hedayatian

Roz Hedayatian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Roz Hedayatian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles. I work with adults who are navigating relational pain, anxiety, and life transitions. My clients tend to be self-aware, curious about themselves, and ready to go deeper than managing symptoms. If you've ever felt like you understand your patterns but can't seem to change them, that's exactly the kind of thing we'd explore together.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica La Rocca

Jessica La Rocca

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a space where you can feel emotionally safe, deeply understood, and supported without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Mosqueda

Jessica Mosqueda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe place. I create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel they can unwrap their feelings and really dive into what they are experiencing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Stegman

Rachel Stegman

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, CA


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lazzuly Mello

Lazzuly Mello

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rather than viewing symptoms as problems to be eliminated, I understand them as meaningful constellations that can offer insight into our desires, relationships and ways of being in the world.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Todd Walker

Todd Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“Todd developed a passion for removing barriers for access to care while ensuring that every client has access to, and deserves, excellent mental health services.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leah Taylor

Leah Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, wherein my clients feel safe and comfortable exploring difficult life circumstances, struggles, and areas that are in need of healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sunyata Ono

Sunyata Ono

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy integrates psychodynamic principles with a strong emphasis on mindfulness practices.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shayna Strauch

Shayna Strauch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and worries.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Reed

Jessica Reed

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elle Lee

Elle Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Torrance, CA


“My work centers on expressive arts psychotherapy, weaving together both verbal and nonverbal ways of healing and self-expression.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Myers

Melissa Myers

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that therapy works best when you feel truly heard — not judged. I bring warmth, honesty, and a no-nonsense approach to our work together. My goal is for every client to leave each session feeling a little more understood and a little more equipped than when they walked in. I work with most major insurance plans, so getting quality care shouldn't have to break the bank.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Slater

Lisa Slater

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and strength based, recognizing that every person has the capacity for growth and resilience.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Mcconnachie

Marissa Mcconnachie

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth takes root when we blend structured, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stacey Osder

Stacey Osder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will help you find your truth, have the willingness to take the journey, and discover the peace, wholeness, and balance that you deserve.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lilach Harris

Lilach Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am direct, respectful, and focused on what truly works. I offer short-term, strategic therapy designed to create meaningful change clearly and efficiently.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyssa Melmet

Elyssa Melmet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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