Resources + Providers

Perinatal (pregnancy + postpartum) providers in Santa Barbara + Ventura + virtually in California

  • Immediate referrals

    When you are up at 3am struggling in your breastfeeding journey, curious if the tears are from the intrusive thoughts if your baby is breathing or the fact that you are struggling to sleep, let alone have time to process your challenging birth or newfound changes of parenthood….the LAST thing you want to do is search google, read every review for providers and then take the time consuming task of reaching out. We are cutting out the hours of complicated detective work.

  • Trusted providers

    The names listed below are individuals who we have either been highly vetted through previous clients collaborations and successful healing, or are personally screened by the team at Thrive in an individual interview/consultation process. If you have a poor experience with a provider, please let us know so we can support in facilitating the appropriate care you need.

  • Connected support

    Navigating mental health challenges can be extremely isolating and insular. Having a collaborative team of providers communicating, advocating and supporting you can be key to expediting your healing + process. Whether you work with us or a provider on the list, ask them to sign a release of information to collaborate on care - orchestrating a team providing therapy, prescribing medication, or facilitating physical rehabilitation in collaboration with your treatment at Thrive.

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The below list are providers with immediate availability

(as of the 1st of every month)

Mental Health Support

Perinatal trained therapists + psychologists:

Insurance based:

Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C | Available in person downtown Santa Barbara + in person midtown Ventura or virtually in California. Cash pay and accept: CenCal. Sliding scale available.

  • Postpartum anxiety + postpartum depression

  • Processing a complicated or traumatic birth

  • EMDR for birth trauma

  • Support in parallel parenting (processing family of origin dynamics while learning to be a parent)

  • Support for partners navigating relationship shifts and changes

  • Medical complications in birth/postpartum

Annie Dreese, MA, AMFT, PMH-C | Available virtually. Cash pay and accept: Cigna, Aetna, Carelon (Gold Coast Medical), United Healthcare (Optum).

  • Can provide sessions in both English + Spanish

Cara Behan, MA, LMFT | Available: Santa Barbara, Ventura + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Aetna, Anthem, Cottage’s health comp plan + CenCal. Also has associate therapists for a sliding scale rate.

Dr. Victoria Gonzalez, CALM | In person, house visits downtown Santa Barbara. Free services + accept CenCal and MediCal.

  • Hello! We are a team of therapists and mental health specialists providing services to expectant and new parents in Santa Barbara County. Our services include:
    - Home Visitation (to support the transition into parenthood into toddlerhood)
    - Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder Treatment
    - Evidence-based therapy for parents & children (Child Parent Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
    - Parent education & support

Susie Cobb, MA, LMFT, PMH-C | Available in Ventura, Camarillo + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Aetna, Cigna, United, Carelon (Gold Coast MediCal), Optum, Oxford, Quest, Horizon BCBS of NJ, BCBS of MA.

Natasha Hause, MA, LMFT | Available downtown Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Anthem, Aetna, CenCal, Cottage Blue Shield.

  • I am a mother myself, and have had the privilege of working with clients through pregnancy, pregnancy issues, and postpartum. I provide support that is person-centered, and is informed by attachment theory and neurobiology.

Virgina Perry, MA, AMFT | Available In person Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accepts: CenCal.

  • Psychotherapy, Art therapy, EMDR, Couples counseling. Specializing in pregnancy/birth/postpartum trauma.

Lori Hildrith, MA, AMFT | Available downtown Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Cigna + Aetna.

Crystal Germanetti, MA, LMFT | SB Family Counseling + Wellness. | In person in Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Aetna and CenCal.

Lexi Molloy, MA, LCSW | Available In person Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Lyra insurance.

  • Therapy For Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, & Postpartum Support

Susan Gonzalez, MA, LMFT | Available virtual only | Cash pay and accept: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, UHC, Magellan. Sliding scale available.

  • Can provide sessions in both English + Spanish.

Cash pay (superbill or potentially sliding scale available):

Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C | Available in person downtown Santa Barbara + in person midtown Ventura or virtually in California. Cash pay and accept: CenCal. Sliding scale available.

Annie Dreese, MA, AMFT, PMH-C | Available virtually. Cash pay and accept: Cigna, Aetna, Carelon (Gold Coast Medical), United Healthcare (Optum).

Shannon Fennell, MA, AMFT Riviera Therapy *Downtown Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay + sliding scale.

  • I support parents with adoption and fostering (I am a member of Pact – An Adoption Alliance), grief, fertility, sexual trauma, stress, and women’s issues.

Cara Behan, MA, LMFT | Available: Santa Barbara, Ventura + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Aetna, Anthem, Cottage’s health comp plan + CenCal. Also has associate therapists for a sliding scale rate.

Lauren Turnbull, MA, LMFT, PMH-C, Gottman Trained Therapist | Available downtown Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay + sliding scale spots for associate therapists to support.

Mary Dierenfield, MA, LMFT | Available In person Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay.

  • Through collaboration, connection, and compassion, I work with women and families during their pregnancy experience as well as into the years that follow early family life. I offer a unique blend of Attachment-based, Depth, and Somatic therapy.

Becca Gasperoni, MA, LMFT, PMH-C | Available in: Santa Barbara, Ventura + virtually. Cash pay + sliding scale.

Susie Cobb, MA, LMFT, PMH-C | Available in Ventura, Camarillo + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Aetna, Cigna, United, Carelon (Gold Coast MediCal), Optum, Oxford, Quest, Horizon BCBS of NJ, BCBS of MA.

Natasha Hause, MA, LMFT | Available downtown Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Anthem, Aetna, CenCal, Cottage Blue Shield.

  • I am a mother myself, and have had the privilege of working with clients through pregnancy, pregnancy issues, and postpartum. I provide support that is person-centered, and is informed by attachment theory and neurobiology.

Virgina Perry, MA, AMFT | Available In person Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accepts: CenCal.

  • Psychotherapy, Art therapy, EMDR, Couples counseling. Specializing in pregnancy/birth/postpartum trauma.

Lori Hildrith, MA, AMFT | Available downtown Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Cigna + Aetna.

Haylie Ohanion, MA, LMFT | Root + Bloom Therapy Services | *Based in Simi Valley + seeing clients virtually. Cash pay.

Crystal Germanetti, MA, LMFT | SB Family Counseling + Wellness. Available In person in Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Aetna and CenCal.

Lexi Molloy, MA, LCSW | Available In person Santa Barbara + virtually. Cash pay and accept: Lyra insurance.

  • Therapy For Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, & Postpartum Support

Susan Gonzalez, MA, LMFT | Available virtual only | Cash pay and accept: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, UHC, Magellan. Sliding scale available.

  • Can provide sessions in both English + Spanish.

Prescribing providers (for collaborative support with medication treatment in addition or collaboration with traditional talk therapy):

Dr. Katrina Mitchell, PMH-C

To schedule call: 805.682.7302 | www.physiciansguidetobreastfeeding.org 

*She provides in person support at Ridley Tree off Pueblo Street and Telehealth options.

Dr. Sofia Elkind:

To schedule call: 619.494.0507 | www.sofiaelkindmd.com 

*She is located in Pomway, CA but provides telehealth options throughout the state of California

Dr. Jen Sweet:

To schedule call: 857.271.273.1023 | www.moonmentalhealth.com

*She offers virtual telehealth appointments throughout the state of California

Postpartum support international also providers a complimentary provider listing for perinatal trained mental health providers (PMH-C). Feel free to browse their list and know that you can work with any provider through telehealth if they are licensed in the state you reside in.

Prescribing providers

(for collaborative support with medication treatment in addition or collaboration with traditional talk therapy):

  • Dr. Katrina Mitchell, PMH-C

    To schedule call: 805.682.7302 | www.physiciansguidetobreastfeeding.org 

    *She provides in person support at Ridley Tree off Pueblo Street and Telehealth options.

  • Dr. Sofia Elkind

    To schedule call: 619.494.0507 | www.sofiaelkindmd.com 

    *She is located in Pomway, CA but provides telehealth options throughout the state of California

  • Dr. Jen Sweet

    To schedule call: 857.271.273.1023 | www.moonmentalhealth.com

    *She offers virtual telehealth appointments throughout the state of California

Are you a provider who would like to become a trusted referral and support to our network?

Physical Therapists + Pelvic Floor Therapists

Pelvic Floor PT:

Santa Barbara

Dr. Chris

Dr. Cat

Dr. Marissa

Dr. Annick

Ventura

Dr. Laura Currens | Dynamic Flow Physical Therapy

Doulas + lactation support:

Early Parenting Support:

Parenting Support Therapists:

Annie Dreese, MA, AMFT, PMH-C

Occupational Therapy + Feeding for Littles:

Dr. McKenzie and Dr. Chloe of Soulful Society, Co

Dr. Monica

Free Groups:

PEP (Postpartum Education for Parents)

Mamatoto

Local resources + offerings:

Centerline Community

MomCo (formerly, MOPS - Moms of Preschoolers)

Family Therapy Institute

Physical health:

Parent friendly personal trainers and gyms:

Sage Society

Fit Mama SB

Craniolsacral Therapy:

Brooke Holland

Chiropractors:

Dr. McKenzie

Other avenues of healing, help and integrative care

While the resources listed so far are incredibly supportive and nourishing onramps for mental health support, we’d be remiss to not include other avenues of healing, help and integrative care. This is a living document, so if you have a positive experience with a provider and would like to share their details, or if you are a provider yourself and would like to be included or create a new category of care - please reach out!