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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Torrance, CA
Navigate postpartum changes with evidence-based therapy in Torrance through Headway's network of warm, affirming providers. Our therapists specialize in postpartum support using approaches like CBT and interpersonal therapy. Find your fit among 2,763 licensed providers with availability as soon as next day.
Pamela Hughes received her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and her Masters Degree
in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California.
Pamela has worked with individuals, couples and families improving their relationships
using the Collaborative Communication Skills as an Instructor. Pamela specializes in Addictions, ADHD, Family Systems and Hoarding.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and practical tools to help you cope in healthy ways while reminding you that you're not alone.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is calm, compassionate, and collaborative. I aim to empower you with education and shared decision-making so you feel confident in your care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is flexible, client centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions at every point of the journey towards healing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am a first-generation Salvadoran American therapist, and I bring my whole self into this work—my cultural roots, my values, and a deep respect for the strength passed down through our ancestors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, honest, and supportive, and I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I use a combination of various therapeutic strategies and skills depending upon a client's unique challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 yrs of experience. I exclusively provide Telehealth (video sessions) for both CA and AZ residents!”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I work with women and their children, from infancy through adulthood, and I offer sessions in both English and Spanish.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats patients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and schizoaffective disorders.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My psychotherapeutic practice is centered in integrative awareness, grounding rigorous clinical care in deep mind-body and psychosocial connections.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe enough to explore deeply while also developing practical tools to regulate their nervous system, process past experiences, and move forward with greater...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
I specialize in working with women going through life transitions, relationship issues, and navigating heightened anxiety. I am also a trauma-informed yoga teacher and former athlete which greatly informs my work with clients and helping them bridge the mind-body connection.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation — one grounded in curiosity, trust, and real-life strategies that fit into your world.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I hope to embody a warm, positive, non-judgmental space for all clients to feel comfortable and safe to be themselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is gentle yet honest and straightforward. I believe clients need to work through their current problems with direct feedback and realistic expectations.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“My formal training in psychology, education, and basic medicine enables me to consider my client's needs from multiple angles.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a trauma and mood disorder specialist. I will be your advocate and support for change and healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a trauma informed, client centered sense, focused on empathy, compassion and safety to create long term, effective change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clients working with me can expect a therapeutic experience rooted in restorative care, cultural authenticity, and deep respect for their lived story. At Cultivating A Better Me, healing is not defined solely by symptom reduction—it is a process of rebuilding inner safety, strengthening emotional resilience, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that deserve to be seen, honored, and supported.
My clinical foundation began at Sacramento Head Start, where I learned the profound impact of compassion, early intervention, and family‐centered support. With advanced training in Early Childhood Development and Counseling Psychology, I bring specialized expertise in disruptive behaviors, trauma‐responsive care, and expressive‐arts‐based healing.
Within my practice, clients are invited into a space where they can slow down, breathe, and explore their experiences without judgment. I integrate evidence‐based practices with creativity, narrative work, and culturally grounded approaches that honor identity, community, and personal agency.
Most importantly, clients should know that I show up with presence, authenticity, and a deep commitment to helping them cultivate meaningful, sustainable change. Healing is a collaborative journey—and I walk alongside you with compassion, clarity, and support.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in being real, direct, and compassionate. My approach is solution-focused and spiritually grounded, helping clients not only understand their challenges but also actively move toward healing and growth in a meaningful way.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have particular expertise working with people in the adoption and foster care community, including couples building their family through adoption, parents of adopted children, and adoptees themselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My ultimate goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and supported - to notice positive internal changes and experience a better quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I bring warmth, curiosity, and honesty into the therapy space, and I approach each person with care and without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I take the time to truly understand who you are, not just your symptoms. By exploring your patterns, experiences, and strengths, together we can create a highly-individualized treatment plan tailored to your goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with culturally diverse clients who are balancing personal needs with family expectations, identity, and cultural pressures.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I believe that everyone deserves to live a full life, and I am passionately committed to assisting each person on their unique mental health journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“As a Certified Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist, I provide affirming, weight-inclusive, and culturally responsive care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders and medical conditions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I create safe, inclusive spaces for healing and self-understanding through evidence-based care that goes beyond symptoms to address the whole person.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Our work together is built around helping you regain a sense of agency. Not just coping better, but actually changing how you relate to the things that have felt stuck or overwhelming.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“You'll find that in therapy, I use a warm, non-judgmental, empathetic approach so that you feel safe while allowing me to provide not only support, but skills to assist you in healing and finding a new hope in your life- whether it is work, school,...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I highly value a comprehensive and positive approach to therapy. I believe that cultivating self-awareness, acknowledging self-worth, practicing good self-care and fostering gratitude can enhance the quality of our lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Within my practice, I will collaboratively work with you to find a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you with evidenced-based approaches.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is a collaboration. I like to meet you where you are and empower growth and positive change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I see therapy as teamwork; my role in your journey is not to fix you, it's to support you in doing the work.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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