Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C (she, her)
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Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Alexandra Pressler is a certified psychiatric physician assistant who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her approach is founded in a desire not to guide, but to come alongside her patient. She values asking questions that help individuals foster a deeper sense of self-compassion and self-trust.
Outside of work, Alexandra enjoys photographing flowers. She feels capturing the photo allows her to sink into the moment and truly appreciate the beauty all around. “Earth laughs in flowers” — Ralph Waldo Emmerson.
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Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, WireInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Providence
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / PA58509 Alexandra Presler
- In Practice for 11 years
- Northern Arizona University, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Graduated 2015
- Degree/Diploma from University of Arizona B.S.: Physiology, Minor: Psychology / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Spravato (esketamine), Ketamine Therapy
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Location
Primary Location
Pacific Mind Health - Online
402 West Broadway
suite 400
San Diego, CA 92101
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Additional Location
Pacific Mind Health - Online
4900 California Avenue
Tower B, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(619) 486-5670