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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Charlottesville, VA

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville postpartum support connects you with 968 licensed providers experienced in perinatal mental health. Access virtual or in-person sessions with affirming providers who understand postpartum challenges, offering flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your wellbeing during this critical time.

Dr. Jenna Lewis

Dr. Jenna Lewis

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello! I'm Dr. Lewis, a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist in Virginia with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in helping high-performing individuals navigate challenges like perfectionism, imposter syndrome, complex grief, anxiety, relationship issues, and unresolved trauma, including childhood wounds. I have completed Megan Devine’s 6-month Grief Care Professional Certificate Program.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meriah Ward

Dr. Meriah Ward

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danae Powers

Danae Powers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She uses mind/body integrated approaches to generate lasting change in your overall well-being and honors your choices throughout the therapeutic process, inviting you to be an active participant co-leading treatment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Asumadu-Mensah

Abigail Asumadu-Mensah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and am dedicated to helping you find balance, resilience, and improved quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hope Carter

Hope Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in providing care for clients who struggle with concerns during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum)...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Whelan

Lauren Whelan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chesapeake, VA


“I spent a lot of my clinical time working with the pediatric population and adolescents, which is where I really learned the value of a family-centered approach...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Wilhem Rivera Vega

Dr. Wilhem Rivera Vega

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Virginia


Dr. Rivera employs an integrative style that focuses on the individual's sleep, diet, physical and mental fitness. He enjoys working in particular with weight loss, men's wellness, de-prescription from psychotropic medications, and detox from long-term substance use: tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Furthermore, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of attention, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hope A. Saadat

Hope A. Saadat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vienna, VA


“I create a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their emotions and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nichole Ford

Nichole Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“A lot of the people I work with are used to holding it together on the outside while things feel heavy or confusing underneath.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Allison Rogers

Allison Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“After your session, you'll feel like a weight has been lifted off of your shoulders. You'll have a plan to deal with life's challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saara Amri

Saara Amri

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a particular commitment to supporting individuals from queer, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, and I approach therapy with an understanding of how cultural identity, systemic factors, and lived experience can shape mental health and...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Crystal Whitley

Dr. Crystal Whitley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Through creative modalities such as art, music, nature, play, and sand tray therapy, I offer clients a dynamic and intuitive way to process emotions, foster self-awareness, and engage in healing beyond words.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Sarinia Bishop

Sarinia Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a passion for providing education, grounding, and direction for women in transitional stages of life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Hartson-Bowyer

Holly Hartson-Bowyer

Psychologist

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“Holly's goal is to help clients cope with daily stress and obstacles and find healthy strategies to become the best version of themselves they envision.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jana Davis

Jana Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect different perspectives, ways to reduce (or sometimes clear) painful past experiences...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Poaches

Jennifer Poaches

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My driving force in this work is to cultivate a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find yourself and become the best version of you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Onyejekwe

Dr. Elizabeth Onyejekwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


“I utilize a Holistic approach to Mental Health treatment with empathy, compassion, awareness, and a deep understanding...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meghan Levinson

Meghan Levinson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi! My name is Meghan, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background working in trauma and mental health, more specifically with Sexual and Domestic Violence. With my background in trauma, I have found that it lends to working well with a variety of different presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues and life changes.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Mason

Paula Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chester, VA


“I provide a positive, safe, and comfortable environment, with the goal of welcoming and encouraging client transparency...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordan Seltzer

Jordan Seltzer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that connecting the dots between past trauma and present struggles leads to powerful insights, which ultimately pave the way for lasting transformation.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Unique Sellers

Unique Sellers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Stanford

Lisa Stanford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that we all deserve a life that is worth living. The tools to the life you desire is within you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamika Robinson

Tamika Robinson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe every patient deserves a personalized approach—there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mental health.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Miller

Melissa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize a collaborative, strengths-based perspective focused on partnership in order to help you reach your goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ashley Bishop

Ashley Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use a combination of compassion and accountability to help you find the right path and overcome obstacles to your happiness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Stephanie Moir

Stephanie Moir

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Our therapy approach involves feeling safe and connected. We believe in the workings of the nervous system...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Sullivan

Brittany Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


“In our work together, we'll tackle both the roots of these challenges and develop actionable strategies to empower you in your daily life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Erica Petree

Erica Petree

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in providing the educational component of therapy, to understand the "why" and link it with the "behavior".”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melinda Abernethy

Melinda Abernethy

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual's needs, fostering a safe space for healing and personal growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leelee Sarlo

Leelee Sarlo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful modality for trauma processing.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gigi Rodriguez

Gigi Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working with individuals ages 6 and up...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Rosas

John Rosas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Young

Alexis Young

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect to leave each session with practical methods to implement to address anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Niedermeier

Jessica Niedermeier

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I help strong women heal from difficult relationships so they can feel whole again without sacrificing their identity.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lamya Nur

Lamya Nur

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With advanced training in trauma-focused modalities, I work compassionately with individuals navigating deep emotional wounds...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Purdie

Faith Purdie

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


In therapy with me you will find that I emphasize acceptance of emotions, reframing negative thinking, and offering self-grace. I try to help you dig deeper to get the root issue that is causing you to be different than the way you want to be.

We are talking about you and your life, things that matter so I am open and non-judging, relaxed, and very real.

Accepting Sentra Health Plan Insurance and Peak Health

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lluliana Flores

Lluliana Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a warm, empowering space that is LGBTQIA2S+ and neurodivergent affirming, where you feel welcome to show up as your authentic self, with room for gentleness and humor.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Innocent

Allison Innocent

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Since you are the expert on yourself, I consider you the "driver" of your treatment journey, while I am the "passenger" there next to you, and with you, to provide support.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arturo Cid

Arturo Cid

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My treatment approach is goal focused, supportive, empathic and respectful of the individual's effort in recovering.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ramla Aden

Ramla Aden

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and work towards a meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find an expert who truly understands maternal mental health

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 Therapist in Charlottesville

Finding the right postpartum therapist in Charlottesville starts with identifying what kind of support you need. Perinatal mental health covers a range of conditions — from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to less commonly discussed experiences like perinatal mood disorders and pregnancy-related emotional changes. A licensed provider who specializes in maternal mental health can help you understand what you're experiencing and work with you on a plan that fits your situation.

Charlottesville is home to providers with training in perinatal mental health care, including therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. When evaluating a provider, consider their experience with postpartum-specific concerns, whether they offer virtual or in-person sessions, and how their approach aligns with your preferences. Reading a provider's bio before booking can give you a clearer picture of their style and areas of focus.

Therapy in Charlottesville can be expensive out of pocket, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before your first appointment, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to look for a postpartum provider who may be a good clinical fit. Enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm what coverage is available in Charlottesville.

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