Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Oakland, CA

Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling overwhelmed by the transition? Perhaps you’ve had prior birth trauma and don’t know how to cope.
At The MaMA Space, I offer individual and relationship therapy and coaching for people in need of perinatal or reproductive support. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply human. Together we can work to better understand your history, cultural context, and the psychoeducational supports needed to gently hold you through this experience.
Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling overwhelmed by the transition? Perhaps you’ve had prior birth trauma and don’t know how to cope.
At The MaMA Space, I offer individual and relationship therapy and coaching for people in need of perinatal or reproductive support. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply human. Together we can work to better understand your history, cultural context, and the psychoeducational supports needed to gently hold you through this experience.

My areas of focus include conscious parenting, eating disorders, and postpartum/ perinatal mental health.
I use family systems techniques to heal your inner child, and psychodynamic techniques to uncover patterns that are not serving you. This will help you to strengthen the authoring of your future stories. I help you move towards addressing your needs, and developing clarity and solutions using person-centered tenets with evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques.
My areas of focus include conscious parenting, eating disorders, and postpartum/ perinatal mental health.
I use family systems techniques to heal your inner child, and psychodynamic techniques to uncover patterns that are not serving you. This will help you to strengthen the authoring of your future stories. I help you move towards addressing your needs, and developing clarity and solutions using person-centered tenets with evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques.

Gabrielle Theobald-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
Keeping your head above water, let alone thriving while navigating work, relationships, parenting, infertility or postpartum journeys is HARD.
I'm a relational, practical, and engaged clinician. I believe in the power of humor and am solution-oriented and realistic in how I approach our work! I specialize in working with folks navigating fertility journeys, family formation, perinatal work, and parenting consultation. I also work with many queer adults and those going through life transitions.
Keeping your head above water, let alone thriving while navigating work, relationships, parenting, infertility or postpartum journeys is HARD.
I'm a relational, practical, and engaged clinician. I believe in the power of humor and am solution-oriented and realistic in how I approach our work! I specialize in working with folks navigating fertility journeys, family formation, perinatal work, and parenting consultation. I also work with many queer adults and those going through life transitions.

I am most passionate about supporting folks navigating fertility journeys or pregnancy loss, during pregnancy, and in early parenting.
Seeking support can feel vulnerable – especially when the culture around us glorifies “self-made” success stories and aspires to a seemingly effortless, perfectly curated social media existence. The reality of course is that life is messy, transitions are hard, and that we all benefit from support. We are impacted by world events, our environments, relationships, the histories of our people (our families, ancestors, communities), and our own unique collection of lived experiences. As a therapist I view my role as that of an ally, confidant, collaborator, collector of resources - and very occasionally a guide.
I am most passionate about supporting folks navigating fertility journeys or pregnancy loss, during pregnancy, and in early parenting.
Seeking support can feel vulnerable – especially when the culture around us glorifies “self-made” success stories and aspires to a seemingly effortless, perfectly curated social media existence. The reality of course is that life is messy, transitions are hard, and that we all benefit from support. We are impacted by world events, our environments, relationships, the histories of our people (our families, ancestors, communities), and our own unique collection of lived experiences. As a therapist I view my role as that of an ally, confidant, collaborator, collector of resources - and very occasionally a guide.

With specialized certifications in perinatal mental health and Brainspotting, I am dedicated to guiding clients on their journey toward well-being.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! My name is Dr. Gayner, and I am an experienced psychologist helping adults overcome challenges to lead more balanced and fulfilling lives. I work especially well with people pleasers, high achievers, those trying to find their voice, those trying to conceive, new parents, and those struggling with infertility, grief, or loss. Although I do specialize in women’s health, I work with all genders. In addition to interactive talk therapy, I offer Brainspotting and Intensives, a somatic, mind-body approach that helps with shame, trauma, performance goals and more.
With specialized certifications in perinatal mental health and Brainspotting, I am dedicated to guiding clients on their journey toward well-being.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! My name is Dr. Gayner, and I am an experienced psychologist helping adults overcome challenges to lead more balanced and fulfilling lives. I work especially well with people pleasers, high achievers, those trying to find their voice, those trying to conceive, new parents, and those struggling with infertility, grief, or loss. Although I do specialize in women’s health, I work with all genders. In addition to interactive talk therapy, I offer Brainspotting and Intensives, a somatic, mind-body approach that helps with shame, trauma, performance goals and more.

Mikaela A Wapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601
I am passionate about working with queer and polyamorous people! I specialize in working with those navigating fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting.
Many people want to change in some way: to feel more ease, more pleasure, less anxiety, more freedom, greater connection. I offer a reliably warm space for clients to discover what they want to feel and experience in their lives. With a balance of curiosity and direction, I partner with clients to understand their strengths and challenges, to take action in alignment with their desires. As clarity and agency develop, we stabilize and encourage the emerging self. I think of this process as cultivating the capacity to hold steady in ourselves to connect truly with others, so that we can feel a sense of vitality and ease in our lives.
I am passionate about working with queer and polyamorous people! I specialize in working with those navigating fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting.
Many people want to change in some way: to feel more ease, more pleasure, less anxiety, more freedom, greater connection. I offer a reliably warm space for clients to discover what they want to feel and experience in their lives. With a balance of curiosity and direction, I partner with clients to understand their strengths and challenges, to take action in alignment with their desires. As clarity and agency develop, we stabilize and encourage the emerging self. I think of this process as cultivating the capacity to hold steady in ourselves to connect truly with others, so that we can feel a sense of vitality and ease in our lives.

You may be feeling overwhelmed adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood and seeking specialized support.
In our work together, I will meet you where you are with warmth and compassion. My goal is to empower you with meaningful insight, gentle accountability, and practical tools for growth. I am passionate about providing tailored, culturally responsive care that honors and affirms your unique background and identities.
You may be feeling overwhelmed adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood and seeking specialized support.
In our work together, I will meet you where you are with warmth and compassion. My goal is to empower you with meaningful insight, gentle accountability, and practical tools for growth. I am passionate about providing tailored, culturally responsive care that honors and affirms your unique background and identities.

Ana Velouise - Reproductive Care
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may not have had the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that you wanted.
I would not be the parent I am today without therapy. I consider myself an imperfect mother committed to shifting intergenerational patterns. I’m a queer mother of twins and my lived experience with pregnancy loss, birth trauma, NICU parenting, and perinatal mood disorders drew me to this work.
You may not have had the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that you wanted.
I would not be the parent I am today without therapy. I consider myself an imperfect mother committed to shifting intergenerational patterns. I’m a queer mother of twins and my lived experience with pregnancy loss, birth trauma, NICU parenting, and perinatal mood disorders drew me to this work.

Hi, my name is Carla, I am a woman of color who specializes in Perinatal and Postpartum depression and anxiety, intimate partner violence, and substance use disorders, and grief with a specific focus in the BIPOC community.
I have 28 years of experience working with women and families who experienced Postpartum depression, housing instability, Intimate Partner Violence, Grief, Abuse/Trauma, and Substance Use disorders. As a Clinician, I use integrative models, encompassing person centered therapy with blended modalities of CBT, Trauma informed and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hi, my name is Carla, I am a woman of color who specializes in Perinatal and Postpartum depression and anxiety, intimate partner violence, and substance use disorders, and grief with a specific focus in the BIPOC community.
I have 28 years of experience working with women and families who experienced Postpartum depression, housing instability, Intimate Partner Violence, Grief, Abuse/Trauma, and Substance Use disorders. As a Clinician, I use integrative models, encompassing person centered therapy with blended modalities of CBT, Trauma informed and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Anna Livak Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My biggest passions are healing from complex and childhood traumas, and supporting pregnancy and postpartum journeys.
There is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy. I employ a variety of proven therapeutic modalities, including CBT & ACT, mindfulness, IFS, and somatic (body-based) work. If appropriate, I also offer Ketamine assisted psychotherapy and integration.
My approach is: 1st, we put out the fires, and then we explore how we want or need to rewire the house.
My biggest passions are healing from complex and childhood traumas, and supporting pregnancy and postpartum journeys.
There is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy. I employ a variety of proven therapeutic modalities, including CBT & ACT, mindfulness, IFS, and somatic (body-based) work. If appropriate, I also offer Ketamine assisted psychotherapy and integration.
My approach is: 1st, we put out the fires, and then we explore how we want or need to rewire the house.

Amanda Martin LMFT Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT,
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
In counseling, my passion is to offer support to mothers and parents of any gender in the perinatal period (including trying to conceive, pregnancy & pregnancy challenges/loss, birth & birth loss, postpartum and early parenthood), as well as to those healing from trauma, and exploring aspects of any identity you hold (around sexuality, race, gender, class, ability, etc) that need compassionate witnessing and support.
In therapy together, we will explore what goals you have and assess your current needs. We will work to develop trust and safety for you to explore challenging aspects of your life, and we will collaborate to support your growth and healing in the direction you desire. I will also help with accessing any practical resources you may need to support wellness.
In counseling, my passion is to offer support to mothers and parents of any gender in the perinatal period (including trying to conceive, pregnancy & pregnancy challenges/loss, birth & birth loss, postpartum and early parenthood), as well as to those healing from trauma, and exploring aspects of any identity you hold (around sexuality, race, gender, class, ability, etc) that need compassionate witnessing and support.
In therapy together, we will explore what goals you have and assess your current needs. We will work to develop trust and safety for you to explore challenging aspects of your life, and we will collaborate to support your growth and healing in the direction you desire. I will also help with accessing any practical resources you may need to support wellness.
Meet Our Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists

I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD (using ERP), trauma (EMDR ) and specifically the perinatal population.
Welcome! I am so glad you made it here. There are many roadblocks to receiving support and I am here to help make the journey less scary. Reaching out for help is no little feat. Many people fear (for very good reason) that they will receive poor treatment and/or judgement by a therapist. You deserve a safe therapeutic relationship where you can show up as yourself without concern of being judged by your therapist. If we are a good fit and I become your therapist, I will offer you a safe, nurturing connection where you can feel safe to express yourself, process your pain, challenge and heal parts of yourself.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD (using ERP), trauma (EMDR ) and specifically the perinatal population.
Welcome! I am so glad you made it here. There are many roadblocks to receiving support and I am here to help make the journey less scary. Reaching out for help is no little feat. Many people fear (for very good reason) that they will receive poor treatment and/or judgement by a therapist. You deserve a safe therapeutic relationship where you can show up as yourself without concern of being judged by your therapist. If we are a good fit and I become your therapist, I will offer you a safe, nurturing connection where you can feel safe to express yourself, process your pain, challenge and heal parts of yourself.

I specialize in supporting adults and couples with grief and loss, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges—including narcissistic abuse—self-esteem and identity struggles, perinatal mood issues, parenting, and major life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or grief? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of self-doubt or struggling with the pain of a difficult relationship? Seeking support is a courageous step toward healing, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. With curiosity, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach, I help clients find relief, gain clarity, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling path forward. Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots of your challenges, understand the role they’ve played in your life, and work toward lasting healing. You will discover strengths, skills and cultivate greater self mastery.
I specialize in supporting adults and couples with grief and loss, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges—including narcissistic abuse—self-esteem and identity struggles, perinatal mood issues, parenting, and major life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or grief? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of self-doubt or struggling with the pain of a difficult relationship? Seeking support is a courageous step toward healing, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. With curiosity, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach, I help clients find relief, gain clarity, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling path forward. Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots of your challenges, understand the role they’ve played in your life, and work toward lasting healing. You will discover strengths, skills and cultivate greater self mastery.

I have also received training from Postpartum Support International and am able to support parents and families during the perinatal and postpartum periods.
In particular, I care deeply about helping parents and mothers navigate difficult fertility challenges and loss, from miscarriage and stillbirth to termination for medical reasons. My own experience losing a baby informs my commitment to providing care for pregnant people and their loved ones as they navigate grief, as well as pregnancy after loss.
I have also received training from Postpartum Support International and am able to support parents and families during the perinatal and postpartum periods.
In particular, I care deeply about helping parents and mothers navigate difficult fertility challenges and loss, from miscarriage and stillbirth to termination for medical reasons. My own experience losing a baby informs my commitment to providing care for pregnant people and their loved ones as they navigate grief, as well as pregnancy after loss.

Becoming a parent, going through pregnancy and childbirth or loss will impact your relationships (with others and yourself) in ways you never imagined.
I am here to support adults, women, mothers/birthing parents who may be experiencing anxiety and/or depression associated with relationships, pregnancy/ postpartum, parenting, school/career/financial challenges. I often use cognitive behavioral, solution focused and somatic modalities to help clients to enhance self awareness and get you back in control.
Becoming a parent, going through pregnancy and childbirth or loss will impact your relationships (with others and yourself) in ways you never imagined.
I am here to support adults, women, mothers/birthing parents who may be experiencing anxiety and/or depression associated with relationships, pregnancy/ postpartum, parenting, school/career/financial challenges. I often use cognitive behavioral, solution focused and somatic modalities to help clients to enhance self awareness and get you back in control.

I specialize in working with individuals suffering from symptoms of anxiety and depression, both circumstantial and life-long, perinatal/maternal mental health struggles, challenging life transitions and developmental stages, relationship building/separating, parenting, first-time, brave therapy seekers and an essential desire to be understood.
I offer my curiosity and nonjudgemental stance both infused with warmth, earnestness, humor and care. This pursuit of understanding and making meaning can help lessen symptoms and clarify patterns. Working in this mindset can generate further clarity about your relationship with yourself and with others, in hope that you find more choice in your life.
I specialize in working with individuals suffering from symptoms of anxiety and depression, both circumstantial and life-long, perinatal/maternal mental health struggles, challenging life transitions and developmental stages, relationship building/separating, parenting, first-time, brave therapy seekers and an essential desire to be understood.
I offer my curiosity and nonjudgemental stance both infused with warmth, earnestness, humor and care. This pursuit of understanding and making meaning can help lessen symptoms and clarify patterns. Working in this mindset can generate further clarity about your relationship with yourself and with others, in hope that you find more choice in your life.

I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health and am passionate about supporting parents through this time.
I aim to create a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore whatever pain or experience you need help with. My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I use an individualized approach and tailor my interventions to your unique and specific needs. I combine down to earth, practical support with a depth-oriented approach focused on symptom relief and shifting long-standing patterns that have gotten in the way. I also focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship in which each person I work with feels heard and understood.
I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health and am passionate about supporting parents through this time.
I aim to create a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore whatever pain or experience you need help with. My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I use an individualized approach and tailor my interventions to your unique and specific needs. I combine down to earth, practical support with a depth-oriented approach focused on symptom relief and shifting long-standing patterns that have gotten in the way. I also focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship in which each person I work with feels heard and understood.

My areas of interest and specialty include life transitions, loss, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity questions, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Psychotherapy offers us an opportunity to better understand ourselves and to create important and meaningful changes in our lives. It also offers an effective way to address questions and feelings that we may find confusing or painful. I approach this work with empathy, warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. I tailor my approach to the particular needs of each client, offering both the opportunity to reflect and explore as well as down to earth, pragmatic tools to address difficult feelings or behaviors.
My areas of interest and specialty include life transitions, loss, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity questions, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Psychotherapy offers us an opportunity to better understand ourselves and to create important and meaningful changes in our lives. It also offers an effective way to address questions and feelings that we may find confusing or painful. I approach this work with empathy, warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. I tailor my approach to the particular needs of each client, offering both the opportunity to reflect and explore as well as down to earth, pragmatic tools to address difficult feelings or behaviors.

I’m a trauma-informed clinical psychologist, a certified yoga instructor, and a certified perinatal mental health specialist with extensive experience working with adults, facilitating groups, and providing clinical supervision to graduate students.
I use strengths-based interventions and work through a multicultural lens. I have a strong commitment to community service, improving access to care, and reducing mental health stigma in the BIPOC community. I integrate the social, cultural, and spiritual context of each individual so that each person is validated in their unique experience.
I’m a trauma-informed clinical psychologist, a certified yoga instructor, and a certified perinatal mental health specialist with extensive experience working with adults, facilitating groups, and providing clinical supervision to graduate students.
I use strengths-based interventions and work through a multicultural lens. I have a strong commitment to community service, improving access to care, and reducing mental health stigma in the BIPOC community. I integrate the social, cultural, and spiritual context of each individual so that each person is validated in their unique experience.

Chandra Elizabeth Hines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Whether your journey includes fertility treatments, coping with the grief of pregnancy loss, contemplating alternative family planning options, or struggling with the transition to your new role as a mother, I'm here to provide a safe and nurturing space for you.
In addition to my professional training, I have a firsthand understanding of the ways in which infertility and motherhood challenges can significantly impact a woman’s life. In our time together, we’ll delve into a path of self-exploration and healing, empowering you to embrace your unique story and find strength in your resilience.
Whether your journey includes fertility treatments, coping with the grief of pregnancy loss, contemplating alternative family planning options, or struggling with the transition to your new role as a mother, I'm here to provide a safe and nurturing space for you.
In addition to my professional training, I have a firsthand understanding of the ways in which infertility and motherhood challenges can significantly impact a woman’s life. In our time together, we’ll delve into a path of self-exploration and healing, empowering you to embrace your unique story and find strength in your resilience.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.