Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
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8880 Rio San Diego Drive # 800 San Diego, CA 92108
I am Allison, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in Nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
I treat a range of conditions including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, trauma, and PTSD, and practice from a neurodiverse-affirming perspective. I welcome patients from all backgrounds and identities, including children, adolescents, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC individuals.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carebridge EAP
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- CenCal
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Zelis Healthcare
Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 568-2354
Qualifications
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Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dual Diagnosis
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Vietnamese
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Vietnamese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 568-2354
Location
Primary Location
8880 Rio San Diego Drive
# 800
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 568-2354Additional Location
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(619) 568-2354Nearby Areas
Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 568-2354