Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in West Los Angeles, CA
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults and students seeking support for mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. With over 45 years of experience I provide compassionate, empathic, and knowledge-based care. Together, we explore your unique history, strengths, and inner conflicts to gain insight that supports meaningful change. I take time to understand you as a whole person and collaborate on a thoughtful treatment plan tailored to your needs, using the most current recommendations. My work emphasizes depth, reflection, and talk therapy rather than quick fixes, always honoring your values and goals.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults and students seeking support for mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. With over 45 years of experience I provide compassionate, empathic, and knowledge-based care. Together, we explore your unique history, strengths, and inner conflicts to gain insight that supports meaningful change. I take time to understand you as a whole person and collaborate on a thoughtful treatment plan tailored to your needs, using the most current recommendations. My work emphasizes depth, reflection, and talk therapy rather than quick fixes, always honoring your values and goals.
As a provider at Bonmente, Lizette treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Lizette is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She combines evidence-based practices with coping strategies and personal growth techniques and works collaboratively with her clients to build resilience, enhance mental well-being, and promote long-term wellness. Her approach is grounded in compassion and a commitment to fostering personal growth, helping individuals feel more confident.
As a provider at Bonmente, Lizette treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Lizette is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She combines evidence-based practices with coping strategies and personal growth techniques and works collaboratively with her clients to build resilience, enhance mental well-being, and promote long-term wellness. Her approach is grounded in compassion and a commitment to fostering personal growth, helping individuals feel more confident.
I am a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist, as well as Psychotherapist. I believe in taking the time to fully understand each person’s unique situation because one’s state of mind is inseparable from the family and social systems that surround us. Each patient is seen as an individual and encouraged to be an active participant and collaborator in their own treatment planning. For some, this will involve medications, after a thorough discussion of risks, benefits, and side effects. And for others the best course may be to start with psychotherapy or other supportive treatments before meds are considered.
I am a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist, as well as Psychotherapist. I believe in taking the time to fully understand each person’s unique situation because one’s state of mind is inseparable from the family and social systems that surround us. Each patient is seen as an individual and encouraged to be an active participant and collaborator in their own treatment planning. For some, this will involve medications, after a thorough discussion of risks, benefits, and side effects. And for others the best course may be to start with psychotherapy or other supportive treatments before meds are considered.
As a provider at Bonmente, Twanna treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Twanna is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of San Diego. After 13 years as a family nurse practitioner, she discovered her passion for mental health and now provides holistic, culturally sensitive care. Twanna is known for her warm, collaborative style, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported.
As a provider at Bonmente, Twanna treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Twanna is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of San Diego. After 13 years as a family nurse practitioner, she discovered her passion for mental health and now provides holistic, culturally sensitive care. Twanna is known for her warm, collaborative style, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported.
I enjoy working with people who want to truly understand and heal the underlying wounds that are holding them back in their life. I work well with those who are curious about their minds and have a goal to function in their lives from a place of grounded trust in themselves. Given my extensive medical and psychological training, I provide comprehensive and compassionate care for the people I treat and am adept at helping people move successfully through a range of difficulties.
I enjoy working with people who want to truly understand and heal the underlying wounds that are holding them back in their life. I work well with those who are curious about their minds and have a goal to function in their lives from a place of grounded trust in themselves. Given my extensive medical and psychological training, I provide comprehensive and compassionate care for the people I treat and am adept at helping people move successfully through a range of difficulties.
Greetings. I am a different kind of psychiatrist. I can prescribe medication. But I also help people become well through psychotherapy and other natural treatment methods so they can avoid or get off medications. If you are interested, I will collaborate with you to heal your mind and body by strengthening your own inner, self-healing resources, for that is the only way that any treatment can help you get well.
Greetings. I am a different kind of psychiatrist. I can prescribe medication. But I also help people become well through psychotherapy and other natural treatment methods so they can avoid or get off medications. If you are interested, I will collaborate with you to heal your mind and body by strengthening your own inner, self-healing resources, for that is the only way that any treatment can help you get well.
Riz treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
Riz treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
I'm a board-certified adult psychiatrist experienced in treating people with a range of mental health challenges. I see my work with each person as a partnership intended to foster individual strengths and respect individual preferences. The care I provide is collaborative and trauma-informed utilizing a holistic and evidence-based approach.
I'm a board-certified adult psychiatrist experienced in treating people with a range of mental health challenges. I see my work with each person as a partnership intended to foster individual strengths and respect individual preferences. The care I provide is collaborative and trauma-informed utilizing a holistic and evidence-based approach.
As a provider at Bonmente, Desiree treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Desiree is a board-certified physician assistant at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. A Southern California native, she discovered her passion for psychiatry though her primary care patients, where she observed clients struggling to find psychological balance and healing. Desiree’s goal is to provide patients with a safe and comfortable environment to navigate their mental health and wellness.
As a provider at Bonmente, Desiree treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Desiree is a board-certified physician assistant at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. A Southern California native, she discovered her passion for psychiatry though her primary care patients, where she observed clients struggling to find psychological balance and healing. Desiree’s goal is to provide patients with a safe and comfortable environment to navigate their mental health and wellness.
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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.
I specialize in treating women during pregnancy and the postpartum period as well as coping with fertility related issues.
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
I specialize in treating women during pregnancy and the postpartum period as well as coping with fertility related issues.
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
Do you feel successful on the outside but quietly uneasy, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unfulfilled in your emotional life?
You may be navigating ambitious work or school and meaningful relationships yet still feel stuck, uncertain, or like something essential is missing. Many high-functioning professionals come to therapy not just for symptom relief, but to understand themselves more deeply and feel more alive and connected.
Do you feel successful on the outside but quietly uneasy, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unfulfilled in your emotional life?
You may be navigating ambitious work or school and meaningful relationships yet still feel stuck, uncertain, or like something essential is missing. Many high-functioning professionals come to therapy not just for symptom relief, but to understand themselves more deeply and feel more alive and connected.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
I offer a more thoughtful, in-depth experience for clients who wish to explore their symptoms and collaborate with a supportive physician. After many years of high-volume insurance-based treatment, I find that longer visits that incorporate psychotherapy skill building are what clients seek mental health treatment for. I utilize many years of experience working as a board-certified psychiatrist in various roles/settings to provide unbiased, non-judgmental treatment for clients seeking answers, not just another medication trial.
I offer a more thoughtful, in-depth experience for clients who wish to explore their symptoms and collaborate with a supportive physician. After many years of high-volume insurance-based treatment, I find that longer visits that incorporate psychotherapy skill building are what clients seek mental health treatment for. I utilize many years of experience working as a board-certified psychiatrist in various roles/settings to provide unbiased, non-judgmental treatment for clients seeking answers, not just another medication trial.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and difficulty managing daily demands.
Many are high-functioning but feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or disconnected despite keeping up with their responsibilities. Clients often come to me when what they’ve been doing is no longer working and they’re ready for a more supportive, structured approach.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and difficulty managing daily demands.
Many are high-functioning but feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or disconnected despite keeping up with their responsibilities. Clients often come to me when what they’ve been doing is no longer working and they’re ready for a more supportive, structured approach.
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.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by emotional strain that has started to affect your daily life. You might be experiencing persistent anxiety, low mood, trauma, substance use challenges, or chronic stress. If you’re looking for care that feels clear, steady, and respectful without feeling rushed or minimized, you’re in the right place. My goal is to help you find relief, build stability, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself so you can feel grounded and supported in making lasting changes. In addition, options for EDD, SDI, FMLA, workplace stress. Nexus Letters & review.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by emotional strain that has started to affect your daily life. You might be experiencing persistent anxiety, low mood, trauma, substance use challenges, or chronic stress. If you’re looking for care that feels clear, steady, and respectful without feeling rushed or minimized, you’re in the right place. My goal is to help you find relief, build stability, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself so you can feel grounded and supported in making lasting changes. In addition, options for EDD, SDI, FMLA, workplace stress. Nexus Letters & review.
Even on a good day, life can be overwhelming. Buzzing phones, work obligations, relationships, family, to-do lists, email overload, expectations and illness. Feeling like you just can’t handle it all? With so many unknowns in life, we can often feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and scared. I believe that every individual has the right to feel seen and heard. I chose to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in California after being a patient myself. I made the decision to help others that were struggling with their mental health because of my own personal experience as a patient.
Even on a good day, life can be overwhelming. Buzzing phones, work obligations, relationships, family, to-do lists, email overload, expectations and illness. Feeling like you just can’t handle it all? With so many unknowns in life, we can often feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and scared. I believe that every individual has the right to feel seen and heard. I chose to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in California after being a patient myself. I made the decision to help others that were struggling with their mental health because of my own personal experience as a patient.
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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.