Postpartum Depression therapists in Santa Maria, CA
Browse Postpartum Depression therapists in Santa Maria, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Postpartum
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
If you are struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, know that you are not alone. So much happens during pregnancy and then welcoming a little one into the world. Your life is different, your body, your relationship, everything is different. You may also be sleep deprived, getting unsolicited parenting advice, and feeling too much or even numb. If you are struggling, it is not your fault and you are doing your best in each moment and day. Sometimes your best can look like keeping your little one alive and surviving another day. Reaching out for help is incredibly courageous and if you are looking for a fellow mama who gets it, who also happens to be a highly sensitive therapist, feel free to reach out to me.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA (Online Only)
Postpartum
Lori Karny
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The loss of a desired child at any time during pregnancy can be a devistating loss and a profound challenge. Psychotherapy can provide a safe place to discuss and explore your emotions and grief. Learning how to cope is different for every person and family member affected by loss.
37 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA (Online Only)
Postpartum
Nekea Strong (Abundant Life Therapy)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
Working with individuals navigating postpartum depression involves creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can speak honestly about what they are experiencing. I gently explore mood changes, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, and the emotional weight that often comes with new parenthood. My focus is on helping clients reduce shame, build coping tools, and reconnect with themselves while adjusting to life after birth. My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative, with the goal of supporting emotional healing, strengthening confidence, and helping clients feel more grounded and supported during this tender season.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA (Online Only)
Postpartum
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for individuals experiencing emotional difficulties after childbirth. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing support, and helping clients feel more stable, connected, and emotionally resourced during this vulnerable time.
41 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Postpartum
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria is a Central Coast California city in Santa Barbara County with one of California's largest proportions of Latino residents and an economy anchored by agriculture, oil, and wine production—particularly in the nearby Santa Maria Valley wine region—and the mental health landscape reflects the specific challenges of a working-class agricultural community where many residents are farmworkers or their family members, facing occupational health risks, economic precarity, immigration stress, and limited access to services. Marian Regional Medical Center provides health services, and community health organizations serve the significant uninsured and underinsured farmworker population, though the gap between mental health need and available culturally competent Spanish-language care is persistent. Common therapy concerns include farmworker stress and occupational health, immigration trauma and undocumented status anxiety, family and intergenerational dynamics in a community navigating significant acculturation pressures, and access barriers in a city where the majority population is often underserved by formal mental health systems.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Santa Maria, CA Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Santa Maria, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Men |
| 36% | Asian |