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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Arlington, VA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, VA

Postpartum mental health support in Arlington connects you with 998 licensed providers experienced in postpartum concerns. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions, free consultations, and average savings of 75% on care through insurance coverage.

Traequanda Brock

Traequanda Brock

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Traequanda is trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, has advanced training in infertility, and is also a birth and postpartum doula.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Swenson OBrien

Alicia Swenson OBrien

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Starting therapy can be intimidating — I hope to help you feel less alone. As a licensed clinical social worker, my approach is grounded in meeting you where you are and helping you move toward empowerment. I support people who feel weighed down by stress or self-doubt to find more calm, confidence, and balance in their lives.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Autumn Schoonover

Dr. Autumn Schoonover

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm especially drawn to life's transitions and in-between seasons—the moments where things feel unsettled, identities are shifting, and clarity hasn't fully arrived yet.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Awtum Johnson

Awtum Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Glen Allen, VA


“Awtum is committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment where clients feel empowered, heard, and actively involved in their care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denise Fisher

Denise Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I believe in empowering clients to seek change in their daily lives through personal wellness practices and relationship-building skills.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. James Morris

Dr. James Morris

Psychologist

Virtual • Glen Allen, VA


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and problem-focused. I use an integrated combination of treatment methods, aimed at assisting my patients (and their loved ones)...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Alvarez

Joseph Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have over 16 years of experience as a Social Worker (LCSW), helping clients navigate a wide range of mental health challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hambright

Jennifer Hambright

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in trauma. With that said trauma is different for everyone and trauma affects individuals in separate ways.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Hall

Chelsea Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You are meant to bloom - not shrink. I know this may be difficult to believe right now, but you are already lovely, wise, and worthy of much more in life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Vitolo

Kate Vitolo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My clinical approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I draw from evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and psychodynamic and relational frameworks to meet each...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I aim to cultivate a therapy relationship that merges lived, desired, and present experiences with a long-developed capacity for understanding trauma.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Alberti

Kathryn Alberti

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is direct, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I focus on creating an emotionally safe space where you can talk openly about the hard things.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sabrina Da Silva

Sabrina Da Silva

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am passionate about the therapeutic process and feel honored to be trusted with my clients' vulnerabilities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Veronica Logan

Veronica Logan

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“I combine real-world solutions with evidence-based theories and practices to help you achieve tangible growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kara Karr

Kara Karr

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a licensed counselor for over 20 years I have had the honor of working with a wide variety of people facing all sorts of life struggles and mental health challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lakesh Rivera

Lakesh Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space while using practical, evidence-based strategies...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah McDade

Hannah McDade

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I integrate relational and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help you better understand patterns, manage overwhelming thoughts or emotions, and build practical skills for everyday life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Smith

Jasmine Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Hutchens

Ashley Hutchens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“For the last seven years, I have been working in a community mental health setting with all ages and backgrounds.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mercy Tandoh

Mercy Tandoh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use somatic based techniques as well as CBT and ACT strategies to help you increase your overall mental wellbeing and experience relief from symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, life stressors and transitions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Byrd

Pamela Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My Style to Behavioral Intervention Practice consist of facilitating effective active listening skills and communication skills...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Henry

Nicole Henry

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and empowering, creating a safe space for clients to explore their experiences and build meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carlos Carmona-Goyena

Dr. Carlos Carmona-Goyena

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is compassionate and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based methods while tailoring each session to your needs.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patrick Hickey

Patrick Hickey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Roanoke, VA


“My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized. I believe that mental health treatment works best when it is a partnership—I take time to listen, understand your unique story, and develop a plan that fits your needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Theresa Seffrin

Theresa Seffrin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“After more than 20 years of learning and helping people through thousands of sessions, I have developed a holistic and compassionate approach...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Domonique Jackson

Domonique Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello, I’m Domonique Jackson, LCSW. I have a solo private practice, Full Connections Counseling LLC, in Orange Park, FL. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University in 2016. I’m currently a licensed social worker in Florida, Georgia, Virginia and South Carolina. I published my first book in 2024 about the positive potential connection between nerd culture and mental health. When I’m not volunteering with the local gaming community, I enjoy playing board games and video games, doing puzzles, gardening and watching anime.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Chelsea Riggs

Chelsea Riggs

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment to build a therapeutic relationship and foster healing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lesley Shapiro

Lesley Shapiro

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I view therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process focused on practical change rather than unstructured or purely supportive sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
JoAnna LaFratta

JoAnna LaFratta

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a compassionate, collaborative environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tekisha Norwood

Tekisha Norwood

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My passion is to help consumers facilitate change by teaching a new way to "think" of challenges as we go about life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arti Kumar-Jain

Arti Kumar-Jain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Training and clinical work emphasize trauma-informed, integrative care that honors both lived experience and individual strengths.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samirawit Hailemariam

Samirawit Hailemariam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Samirawit's approach to care is to providing a holistic, patient-centered, collaborative approach that empowers patients to achieve their highest potential for mental wellness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Aydlette

Laura Aydlette

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’re used to being the one who holds things together for everyone else. I work with teens and adults who may look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. Many of my clients are insightful and thoughtful people who want more than quick coping strategies — they want to understand themselves more deeply and experience real, lasting change.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joy M. Mwendwa

Dr. Joy M. Mwendwa

Therapist

Virtual • Centreville, VA


Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a challenging relationship that impacts your daily life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated just getting through the day? Are you wondering if life could feel better, more fulfilling, or aligned with your values? If this resonates with you, thank you for seeking support. I take a collaborative, wellness-based approach to counseling, partnering with my clients to address barriers standing in the way of their relational, spiritual, academic, or professional goals. Together, we will build on your strengths to create lasting change.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marissa Kris

Marissa Kris

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I hope to create a welcoming space where people feel like I'm a trusted partner as we navigate through whatever season of life they are in.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Janovec

Erin Janovec

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am committed to providing a warm and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Magda Evans

Magda Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use techniques like CBT to help you understand your thoughts and feelings, and develop practical ways to handle challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Fasoli

Kimberly Fasoli

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and co-existing mental health disorders.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Schuyler

Patricia Schuyler

Therapist

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I am dedicated to making a difference in the well being of my clients' lives. Over the years my clients have included individuals, couples, and Family from diverse backgrounds, spanning various ages, and life stages. My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, life and work stress, parenting issues, conflict management, and issues relating to family life. I approach therapy from a humanistic and interpersonal perspective, as well as use strategies from cognitive behavioral theory. I am compassionate, strive to be a supportive person in my clients' lives. I approach every client feeling eager to get to know them so we can address what they need from their therapy experience .

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katrina Williams

Katrina Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, using a multidimensional framework to meet the unique needs of each client or couple.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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 Arlington, VA

Searching for postpartum therapists in Arlington starts with finding a therapist whose training matches what you want support for. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience in perinatal mental health, postpartum support, or maternal mental health. Some therapists may also list a PMH-C credential, which signals specialized training in perinatal mental health care.

In Arlington, local options may include offices near neighborhoods, Metro stops, and nearby areas across northern Virginia. For new parents, practical fit matters too. An unpredictable schedule, infant care, physical recovery, or a return-to-work plan can shape whether in-person or virtual therapy works better. Virtual appointments can expand access to postpartum support in Virginia, especially when leaving home is harder to plan. Before booking, read therapist bios for details on availability, session structure, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.

Therapy in Arlington can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make postpartum support more affordable. Headway helps you find postpartum therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed profiles, verify your insurance, and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. You can compare therapists, check availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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