Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Pasadena, CA
I specialize in helping those with co-occuring medical illnesses, women's health issues and pregnancy/family planning/ postpartum.
I help individuals with medical illnesses, women's health issues, and those who are pregnant or family planning navigate their psychiatric conditions. Everyone is welcome, especially those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
I specialize in helping those with co-occuring medical illnesses, women's health issues and pregnancy/family planning/ postpartum.
I help individuals with medical illnesses, women's health issues, and those who are pregnant or family planning navigate their psychiatric conditions. Everyone is welcome, especially those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
I have additional training and expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry (preconception planning, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum).
I am a Stanford University trained, board certified adult psychiatrist. I take a holistic, compassionate approach to treating individuals with a variety of conditions. Reasons for seeking treatment can be complex, and I recommend and prescribe medications using evidence-based practices only after a thorough assessment and when my client and I are in agreement with the plan. I am happy to collaborate with outside therapists and other medical professionals as needed to provide comprehensive treatment for clients.
I have additional training and expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry (preconception planning, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum).
I am a Stanford University trained, board certified adult psychiatrist. I take a holistic, compassionate approach to treating individuals with a variety of conditions. Reasons for seeking treatment can be complex, and I recommend and prescribe medications using evidence-based practices only after a thorough assessment and when my client and I are in agreement with the plan. I am happy to collaborate with outside therapists and other medical professionals as needed to provide comprehensive treatment for clients.
Welcome to my practice. I am a board-certified psychiatrist with training at Yale University, UC San Francisco, and UCLA. I specialize in mood disorders, though I treat a wide range of conditions, and I take an integrative approach tailored to each individual. I have a particular passion for non-pharmacological treatments such as meditation, breathwork, psychotherapy, and neuromodulation, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. When medications are used, they are prescribed thoughtfully, for targeted purposes, and never as the sole solution.
Welcome to my practice. I am a board-certified psychiatrist with training at Yale University, UC San Francisco, and UCLA. I specialize in mood disorders, though I treat a wide range of conditions, and I take an integrative approach tailored to each individual. I have a particular passion for non-pharmacological treatments such as meditation, breathwork, psychotherapy, and neuromodulation, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. When medications are used, they are prescribed thoughtfully, for targeted purposes, and never as the sole solution.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many areas of life. While medications can be helpful, they’re only one part of the picture. I offer guidance in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, sleep, and daily habits because each contributes to health and disease. My goal is to empower you to make sustainable changes for long-term resilience. Find me by searching www.EncoraHealth for details and insurance information.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many areas of life. While medications can be helpful, they’re only one part of the picture. I offer guidance in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, sleep, and daily habits because each contributes to health and disease. My goal is to empower you to make sustainable changes for long-term resilience. Find me by searching www.EncoraHealth for details and insurance information.
I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and my goal is to help women regain a sense of strength and resilience as they work through these deeply personal experiences.
In my clinical practice, I have had the privilege of supporting women through some of life’s most challenging experiences, including counseling on abortion, infertility, pregnancy loss, and traumatic birth experiences. I approach these sensitive topics with compassion and care, offering a safe space for individuals to process grief, loss, and trauma.
I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and my goal is to help women regain a sense of strength and resilience as they work through these deeply personal experiences.
In my clinical practice, I have had the privilege of supporting women through some of life’s most challenging experiences, including counseling on abortion, infertility, pregnancy loss, and traumatic birth experiences. I approach these sensitive topics with compassion and care, offering a safe space for individuals to process grief, loss, and trauma.
I welcome LGBTQ individuals, pregnant and postpartum women, and those seeking holistic care approaches.
Hi, I'm Holly of Mental Health Practitioners! My expertise includes ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychosis disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. I understand that mental health struggles rarely exist in isolation — they overlap, reinforce one another, and call for a provider who can truly hold and thoughtfully address the full picture. My practice is built on specialized, evidence-based care that honors the full complexity of each person's unique experiences, meets them exactly where they are, and supports meaningful, lasting change.
I welcome LGBTQ individuals, pregnant and postpartum women, and those seeking holistic care approaches.
Hi, I'm Holly of Mental Health Practitioners! My expertise includes ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychosis disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. I understand that mental health struggles rarely exist in isolation — they overlap, reinforce one another, and call for a provider who can truly hold and thoughtfully address the full picture. My practice is built on specialized, evidence-based care that honors the full complexity of each person's unique experiences, meets them exactly where they are, and supports meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal client is a woman in the perinatal or postpartum season.
I specialize in maternal mental health, with dual board certification in Family Practice and Psychiatry, which allows me to understand both the medical and emotional complexities of the perinatal and postpartum period.I help women who are experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, mood changes, intrusive thoughts, irritability, and sleep disruption.
My ideal client is a woman in the perinatal or postpartum season.
I specialize in maternal mental health, with dual board certification in Family Practice and Psychiatry, which allows me to understand both the medical and emotional complexities of the perinatal and postpartum period.I help women who are experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, mood changes, intrusive thoughts, irritability, and sleep disruption.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with licenses in California. My approach to mental healthcare is characterized by a holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered methodology. I specialize in managing a wide array of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ODD, and ADHD. My services include medication management with brief psychotherapy and/or psychoeducation, all delivered through convenient and patient-centered virtual telehealth sessions.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with licenses in California. My approach to mental healthcare is characterized by a holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered methodology. I specialize in managing a wide array of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ODD, and ADHD. My services include medication management with brief psychotherapy and/or psychoeducation, all delivered through convenient and patient-centered virtual telehealth sessions.
We are proud to be the first private TMS center in all of Southern California. Our vast experience and data provide us with unparalleled knowledge in treating our patients. We have been successfully treating patients since 2009 and have experience in working with each FDA approved device. Our team of professionals at Neuro Wellness Spa, located in Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Palm Desert CA, offer hope to those suffering from a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and more. We use the latest technologies and protocols to provide lasting relief over the course of the healing process.
We are proud to be the first private TMS center in all of Southern California. Our vast experience and data provide us with unparalleled knowledge in treating our patients. We have been successfully treating patients since 2009 and have experience in working with each FDA approved device. Our team of professionals at Neuro Wellness Spa, located in Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Palm Desert CA, offer hope to those suffering from a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and more. We use the latest technologies and protocols to provide lasting relief over the course of the healing process.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many different aspects of life. While medications can be an essential tool, they are just one piece of the puzzle. I provide coaching in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and lifestyle factors because all of these contribute to both health and disease. I empower individuals to make sustainable changes that support long-term well-being and resilience. Se habla espanol. Find me online by googling www.EncoraHealth for more information and to find what insurances I accept.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many different aspects of life. While medications can be an essential tool, they are just one piece of the puzzle. I provide coaching in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and lifestyle factors because all of these contribute to both health and disease. I empower individuals to make sustainable changes that support long-term well-being and resilience. Se habla espanol. Find me online by googling www.EncoraHealth for more information and to find what insurances I accept.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, mood changes, or trauma. They’re looking for clarity, relief, and a sense of control again. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I help clients make sense of the symptoms that are getting in the way of their goals—whether that’s improving relationships, managing emotions, increasing motivation, or simply feeling more grounded day-to-day.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, mood changes, or trauma. They’re looking for clarity, relief, and a sense of control again. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I help clients make sense of the symptoms that are getting in the way of their goals—whether that’s improving relationships, managing emotions, increasing motivation, or simply feeling more grounded day-to-day.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably not feeling your best self. I often see patients who are struggling at work or have relationship problems. Some don’t have the motivation or energy to make change in their lives. I believe in collaborating closely with the patient in understanding their problem and recommending an evidence-based treatment plan that best serves their needs and goals.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably not feeling your best self. I often see patients who are struggling at work or have relationship problems. Some don’t have the motivation or energy to make change in their lives. I believe in collaborating closely with the patient in understanding their problem and recommending an evidence-based treatment plan that best serves their needs and goals.
Lori has a special clinical focus on reproductive psychiatry—supporting individuals through the unique mental health challenges related to the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
Lori McClain is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering outpatient psychiatric medication management and therapy for individuals ages 16 and older. She brings a compassionate, evidence-based integrative approach to care.
Her broad experience spans the full spectrum of psychiatric care, including emergency medicine, crisis stabilization, residential treatment, inpatient, and PHP/IOP. This diverse clinical background allows her to bring insight and flexibility to outpatient care. She meets the clients at whatever stage they are in throughout their healing. She believes in a harm reduction approach.
Lori has a special clinical focus on reproductive psychiatry—supporting individuals through the unique mental health challenges related to the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
Lori McClain is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering outpatient psychiatric medication management and therapy for individuals ages 16 and older. She brings a compassionate, evidence-based integrative approach to care.
Her broad experience spans the full spectrum of psychiatric care, including emergency medicine, crisis stabilization, residential treatment, inpatient, and PHP/IOP. This diverse clinical background allows her to bring insight and flexibility to outpatient care. She meets the clients at whatever stage they are in throughout their healing. She believes in a harm reduction approach.
Utilizing both Western and integrative approaches, we support women across the lifespan and from all cultural backgrounds who are struggling with menopause, postpartum, depression, anxiety, and ADHD thrive in both mind and body.
Do you ever feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained—like it’s hard just to get through the day?
Are you struggling with: Low energy or motivation, Difficulty concentrating, Mood swings or irritability, Changes in sleep or appetite, Constant worry, nervousness, or even hot flashes?
You're not alone—and more importantly, you don’t have to go through this alone.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, or burnout, we’re here to support you with personalized treatment plans that include both evidence-based medication management and non-pharmacological strategies to help you feel like yourself again.
Utilizing both Western and integrative approaches, we support women across the lifespan and from all cultural backgrounds who are struggling with menopause, postpartum, depression, anxiety, and ADHD thrive in both mind and body.
Do you ever feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained—like it’s hard just to get through the day?
Are you struggling with: Low energy or motivation, Difficulty concentrating, Mood swings or irritability, Changes in sleep or appetite, Constant worry, nervousness, or even hot flashes?
You're not alone—and more importantly, you don’t have to go through this alone.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, or burnout, we’re here to support you with personalized treatment plans that include both evidence-based medication management and non-pharmacological strategies to help you feel like yourself again.
Welcome! As a double board-certified psychiatrist in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, I specialize in the evaluation and management of various mental health conditions and symptoms across the lifespan. I promote a compassionate and nonjudgmental treatment environment where you could be vulnerable, share concerns, and ask questions. My goal is to help you acquire the tools necessary by way of psychoeducation, therapy, and/or medications to forge a path through your current challenges.
Welcome! As a double board-certified psychiatrist in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, I specialize in the evaluation and management of various mental health conditions and symptoms across the lifespan. I promote a compassionate and nonjudgmental treatment environment where you could be vulnerable, share concerns, and ask questions. My goal is to help you acquire the tools necessary by way of psychoeducation, therapy, and/or medications to forge a path through your current challenges.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I provide convenient evening and weekend psychiatric care for busy adults who need real support without disrupting their work or daily responsibilities.
Appointments are available via secure Telehealth and in person, with flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
I provide convenient evening and weekend psychiatric care for busy adults who need real support without disrupting their work or daily responsibilities.
Appointments are available via secure Telehealth and in person, with flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
My clients are adults experiencing depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions, or autism spectrum concerns who are seeking diagnostic clarity and structured, evidence-based care. Many present with overlapping symptoms or prior diagnoses that have not fully explained their clinical picture. Care includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, medication management when appropriate, and incorporation of CBT- and DBT-based skills. Referrals are made when specialized or higher-level care is indicated.
My clients are adults experiencing depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions, or autism spectrum concerns who are seeking diagnostic clarity and structured, evidence-based care. Many present with overlapping symptoms or prior diagnoses that have not fully explained their clinical picture. Care includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, medication management when appropriate, and incorporation of CBT- and DBT-based skills. Referrals are made when specialized or higher-level care is indicated.
My primary goal is to help people achieve a state of wellness and the ability to live life to their full potential. I am licensed to see clients in Hawai'i, California and Texas. I worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Hawai'i, Manoa and I volunteered with the Entertainment Industries Council which advocates for accurate portrayal of mental health and substance abuse issues in entertainment and media. I know what type of stigma can be associated with mental health issues and what barriers my clients face on their path to wellness.
My primary goal is to help people achieve a state of wellness and the ability to live life to their full potential. I am licensed to see clients in Hawai'i, California and Texas. I worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Hawai'i, Manoa and I volunteered with the Entertainment Industries Council which advocates for accurate portrayal of mental health and substance abuse issues in entertainment and media. I know what type of stigma can be associated with mental health issues and what barriers my clients face on their path to wellness.
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FAQ - Perinatal and Postpartum Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.


