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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Asheville, NC

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Asheville, NC

Navigating postpartum mental health challenges in Asheville? Headway connects you with 739 licensed providers who specialize in postpartum concerns through virtual or in-person sessions. With talk therapy and medication management support, plus free consultations available, you can find compassionate care tailored to your needs.

JeanneElizabeth "Beth" Griffin Palanza

JeanneElizabeth "Beth" Griffin Palanza

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My specialty is in Women's mental health, with a concentration in adjustment to post-partem and perimenopause / menopause.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Elliott

Amy Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“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 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Paryz

Nicole Paryz

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe in a collaborative approach to work through your thoughts and feelings and their impact on your behavior, mood, self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ashley Witherspoon

Ashley Witherspoon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The way that we pour into others is definitely a superpower and we deserve to pour into ourselves as well!”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karen Hernandez

Karen Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Hickory, NC


“I will teach you the skills you need such as emotional regulation, visual imagery, deep breathing, and learn to replace old thinking patterns...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a disabled veteran who became a therapist because I know firsthand what it means to carry invisible weight.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eman Al-Aswadi

Eman Al-Aswadi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vivette Lanzas

Vivette Lanzas

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“Vivette's treatment approach is rooted in evidenced based practices that focus on the mind-body connection...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanie Kincaid

Jeanie Kincaid

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and together we will navigate a path to understanding and empowerment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yvonne Ezinandor

Yvonne Ezinandor

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) dedicated to supporting individuals, families, youth, and children in achieving emotional wellness and personal growth. With a strong clinical foundation and diverse experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings, I provide comprehensive, client-centered care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sandra Chrysler

Sandra Chrysler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I hope that at the conclusion of each session with me that you discover a deeper truth about yourself and have a new skill you can use to make your life a little easier.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Evelyn Rogers

Evelyn Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I show up as my authentic self in every session — no stiff "therapist talk," just genuine connection and honest conversation.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Poyser-Navratil

Dr. Karen Poyser-Navratil

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Faith-Based Therapy, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support women of color as they journey to wholeness.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trina Goodwin

Trina Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I embrace the philosophy of meeting people where they are and helping them navigate challenges with a nonjudgmental, honest and direct approach.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shanika Smith

Shanika Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is supportive, collaborative, and judgment-free. I focus on helping clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marissa Strenkert

Marissa Strenkert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe healing happens best in spaces where you feel safe, understood, and never judged. I bring both curiosity and compassion to every session, and I genuinely love learning about the unique story that makes you you. I’m thoughtful, a little quirky in the best way, and always eager to grow... both as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and as a person. That means I stay open-minded, ask meaningful questions, and work collaboratively with you to find what truly fits your needs. You’re the expert on your life; I’m here to support you with knowledge, guidance, and encouragement.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it out alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move toward the life you want.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Asma Abu-Dahab

Asma Abu-Dahab

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My passion is about empowering individuals to live their best lives while working to normalize and decolonize mental health.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel March

Rachel March

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I pride myself on active listening and creating an affirming, non-judgmental environment with mutual respect to build a strong trusting partnership.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Slater

Miranda Slater

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I believe the foundation of healing and recovery begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where a safe environment can be a gateway to transformation and reaching one's full potential.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bassey Kalu

Bassey Kalu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lumberton, NC


“I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help you feel comfortable; thereby enabling you to improve your life and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brooke Musick

Brooke Musick

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach clients with kindness and a genuine desire to help. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting so you can relax and be yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimberly Bartell

Kimberly Bartell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“We will work together with the goal of adding to your strengths while decreasing your negative thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jocelyn Ortega

Jocelyn Ortega

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With a decade of experience and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, we can build a therapeutic relationship by using CBT, DBT and EMDR to learn skills and practice techniques to get you moving forward again.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaToyia Miller

LaToyia Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am enthusiastic, ambitious, driven, self-motivated, fun, reliable, responsible, and passionate about helping others.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hope Palacio

Hope Palacio

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Andrea Beach

Andrea Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Cornelius, NC


“I believe meaningful growth happens when clients feel understood and supported while also being encouraged to explore new perspectives and patterns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tameka Sutton

Tameka Sutton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a judgment-free space, offering only unconditional positive regard for you as a person.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tenishia Santiago

Tenishia Santiago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


“Tenishia is a retired Navy Veteran, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, that specializes in attention difficulties, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, OCD, military issues, and trauma.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kathleen Quinn

Kathleen Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in general mental health, as well as infertility, pregnancy loss, premenstrual disorders, and perinatal or postpartum experiences.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Adams

Gabrielle Adams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a curious, collaborative approach—we'll work together to understand what's really going on beneath the surface, not just treat the symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ozzie Hairston

Dr. Ozzie Hairston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on finding the right balance of therapy and medication when needed.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Dawn Clark

Dawn Clark

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, friendly and genuine. If I had to identify one thing my clients find - is true open mindedness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laura Wooten

Laura Wooten

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome! My style is warm and eclectic. I draw from a variety of evidenced-based models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to address your concerns and distressing symptoms. I am also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200), and I enjoy integrating aspects of yoga, including mindfulness and a mind/body approach into therapy where appropriate.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Lindsay

Katherine Lindsay

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I enjoy working with people that have experienced trauma, by helping them regain their power and control back and help them move forward in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Wohl

Jessica Wohl

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“If you are looking for someone to help challenge you, empower you, and hold you accountable, while being able to speak completely freely then let's start your journey together!”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathryn Price

Kathryn Price

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi! My name is Kathryn Price, and I specialize in working with clients that have experienced trauma, and disordered eating habits and/or negative body image. I also have experience in working with a variety of mental health disorders and substance use. I graduated with my Masters degree in Clinical Counseling, with an emphasis in Addictions in 2018 from East Carolina University, and have over 8 years of education and counseling experience in a variety of professional settings.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Keith

Angela Keith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for the past 11 years. I assist clients with regaining confidence and finding self-love after trauma...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Cauthen

Shana Cauthen

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I see therapy as a partnership, where we work together to identify goals, explore challenges, and develop strategies for positive change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amaya Wallace

Amaya Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a person-centered, collaborative approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences and strengths.”
Maternal mental health, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 Postpartum Therapist in Asheville

Searching for postpartum therapists in Asheville starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for experience with perinatal mental health, pregnancy therapy, and therapy for moms. A therapist with a PMH-C credential has completed specialized training in perinatal mental health, which can be a helpful signal when you review profiles.

Asheville is a smaller city, so the number of local postpartum therapists with current availability may vary. Virtual care can expand your options, especially if your schedule is unpredictable, you are arranging infant care, or you are recovering physically after pregnancy or birth. Beyond specialty, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can help you understand their approach, communication style, and experience supporting new parents before you book.

Therapy in Asheville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated cost before booking. Headway makes it easier to find postpartum therapists, compare profiles, and book directly when you’re ready. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm coverage for your specific location and plan, and see whether a therapist offers virtual or in-person appointments and is accepting new patients.

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