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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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Michelle Michicoff

Michelle Michicoff

Therapist

Virtual • California


My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my own personal experiences and my interests in human behavior, attachment theory, and social justice. My nearly six years of experience working in community mental health have strongly influenced my therapeutic lens. I am LGBTQIA+-affirming, committed to working from an antiracist lens, and deeply value inclusivity of all kinds. I have been fortunate enough to serve a socioculturally diverse population, including adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, undocumented individuals, survivors of trauma, LGBTQ+ folks, and differently-abled children and adolescents.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebeca Ruelas-Finger

Rebeca Ruelas-Finger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Linn

Diana Linn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want to be a guide on your path to self-discovery and healing. I have been a licensed marriage & family therapist for 24 years.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystal Faraz

Krystal Faraz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use several modalities however, I mostly tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to teach you skills to effectively manage your thoughts, emotions and behaviors...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alumita Young

Alumita Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping people regulate their nervous system and process experiences that are often difficult to put into words.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Munroe

Amy Munroe

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


As a therapist, it is my passion to support women navigating challenges related to different life stages. I provide a compassionate, safe space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their emotional and physical well being.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marleni Tavarez

Marleni Tavarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roseville, CA


“Supporting you in working on the anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma and relational components with yourself/others to help you move beyond stuck.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simone Darsana

Simone Darsana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have learned that each person comes to therapy with a unique set of experiences, feelings, issues, goals, strengths, and fears.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Veronica Harrison

Veronica Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sloane Harris

Sloane Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I am a licensed therapist in California and Georgia. I have over 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. I offer insight oriented approaches and often work with depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, unhealthy behavioral patterns and relationship issues. I like to collaborate with the client to empower them to seek a more fulfilling and happier life.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Bradshaw

Ashley Bradshaw

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


“I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and I'm dedicated to supporting moms and birthing persons who are expecting, experience postpartum depression, infertility issues, birth trauma, grief and loss.”
Maternal mental health, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susie Baker

Susie Baker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone has the capacity to find their light, even in the darkest of times. My approach is holistic; I aim to join you in the midst of your struggles and together we can move towards a higher and brighter road.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anne Dennis

Anne Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • California


Weather you have been considering therapy, worked with therapy in the past or loved ones are suggesting reaching out-welcome to my practice. I work with individuals, couples and families in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, job dissatisfaction. My specialty areas included the assessment and treatment of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and Grief and Loss.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Stefanelli

Dr. Stephanie Stefanelli

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is a journey of personal-discovery of not only one's own underlying issues, but also of our own unique potential to strive for hope and resiliency.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm listening for feelings, themes, patterns, and especially experiences that haven't been articulated or spoken out loud yet.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophie Davis-Cohen

Sophie Davis-Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship dedicated to your growth, focused on your goals, and fueled by curiosity.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kimberly Crespo

Kimberly Crespo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a fierce believer in your capacity for change. By tailoring evidence-based tools like DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to your unique life, we move beyond just managing symptoms toward building lasting resilience.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marilu Navarro

Marilu Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a compassionate and understanding space, blending empathy with practical strategies from client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Ligorria-Torres

Alyssa Ligorria-Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an integrative, collaborative approach — drawing on CBT and other tools to help you explore the patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and move toward a life that feels more intentional and aligned.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Amin

Jacqueline Amin

Therapist

Virtual • California


My passion lies in working with clients who need assistance with personal empowerment and identity development. My goal is to instill hope by identifying areas of strength, resilience, and capacity for positive change. Effective therapy takes effort and commitment from both the therapist and the client.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gabriela Ruiz

Gabriela Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a psychodynamic approach that will help us get to the root of the cause, and a holistic approach in therapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fines Shaw

Fines Shaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Perception can alter your reality. Sometimes learning to change the perspective can change your entire mindset!!”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Winfred Alarcon

Winfred Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sofia Alonso Baez

Sofia Alonso Baez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both professionalism and authenticity to my work and feel deeply honored to walk alongside clients through periods of transition, healing, and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurel Mullally

Laurel Mullally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Nurse Practitioner, I believe healthcare should be a partnership, not a prescription. My approach combines advanced clinical skills with a deep commitment to patient advocacy, ensuring every individual has the tools and confidence to take charge of their health. I specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Whether I’m diagnosing, prescribing, or simply listening, my mission is to make every patient feel seen, heard, and cared for. I strive to turn sessions into moments of trust, learning, and hope."

I am board certified in Family Practice as well as Psychiatry and have been in practice for 25 year. I work with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, as well as address physical symptoms or issues that may affect mental health. I hold a Doctorate degree in education and Master Degrees in Advance Practice Nursing and education.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Walker

Samantha Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. My background includes 10 years of expertise working with DSS and court-ordered cases. Additionally, I possess substantial knowledge and experience in school-based therapy. I deliver mental health support via telehealth, ensuring a safe, accessible environment for individuals to address challenges, enhance coping strategies, and promote personal development. Recognizing that initiating therapy may be intimidating, I emphasize the importance of selecting an appropriate therapist. My practice is dedicated to offering a collaborative and supportive setting in which clients can pursue balance, healing, and meet their individual mental health goals.

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

Brandee Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


My work centers on helping clients navigate difficult transitions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their capacity for growth and healing. As a social worker with five years of experience, I believe every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered. I’m passionate about creating a space where clients can show up as they are and feel met with compassion, curiosity, and care.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathia Millan

Kathia Millan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You will feel a safe, caring, secure, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach where you can feel heard and respected.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Riley

Patricia Riley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in each individual's right to self determination. Life can have multiple challenges, but with a thoughtful approaches it can reduce the power over us the challenges can have.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lara Zaghikian

Lara Zaghikian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I primarily use Integrative Therapy, combining aspects of various schools of thought, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hillary Howard

Hillary Howard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use compassion, insight, and humor to create engaging and interactive sessions for you to see the progress you want to make.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Rodriguez

Kimberly Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using basic EMDR and a compassionate, down-to-earth style, I help clients process pain and build tools for more balance and meaningful connection in their lives and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jillandra Rovaris

Dr. Jillandra Rovaris

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive, empowering space where clients feel heard, valued, and equipped with the tools for lasting growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mirna Cervantes

Mirna Cervantes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bronwyn Wrobel

Bronwyn Wrobel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been a Transpersonal Psychotherapist for over 15 years offering mental, emotional and spiritual guidance.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mayra Licano

Mayra Licano

Therapist

Virtual • California


¡Hola! Finding your balance doesn't happen all at once, it happens paso a paso (step by step). As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8+ years of experience, my heart’s work has always been to provide culturally centered, evidence-based care for those navigating the complexities of early parenthood, identity transitions, anxiety, and depression.

My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative space where you feel truly heard and empowered. Together, we will work to reduce the overwhelm so you can find more balance and joy in your everyday life.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brandy Walker

Brandy Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a firm believer that there are solutions to all of life's problems, and I believe therapy is a gateway to change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liliana (Lily) Ramirez

Liliana (Lily) Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm not just your therapist — I'm a mama who has been in the trenches too. After navigating my own postpartum experience and the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, I found my purpose: walking alongside mothers and families during some of life's most tender and transforming moments. Raising my amazing autistic son has also deepened my understanding of what it means to parent with love, resilience, and a whole lot of grace.

I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen — not judged, not rushed, just held. My approach is rooted in authenticity and compassion, creating a space where your full story is welcome. Whether you are struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, or the emotional weight of a special needs diagnosis, you do not have to carry it alone.

This work is personal to me. And that's exactly why I show up the way I do.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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