Amy Shefftz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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I'm Amy of Mental Health Practitioners! As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide comprehensive, individualized care for complex mental health challenges. My expertise includes ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. Effective care goes beyond symptom management, it means knowing each person's story and goals. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and compassionate, meeting each individual exactly where they are.
Good medication management is rooted in trust and genuine connection. You deserve a provider who truly listens and respects your time. Together, we'll explore treatment options, discuss potential side effects, and create a plan that fits seamlessly into your daily life. Understanding your decisions empowers you to take ownership of your healing journey.
Behind every "I'm fine" is often someone worn out from pretending. If you are tired of wearing that mask, you can finally set it down here. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I create space for complete honesty — where you show up exactly as you are, without apology. You deserve to feel supported, heard, and prioritized. I am here.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Amy Shefftz now - (415) 968-6515
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Magellan
- Medica
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / 21027 Amy Shefftz
- University of California, San Francisco, Masters in Advance Practice Nursing, Family Psychiatric/Mental Health program
- Certificate from ANCC 2011011113
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Additional Location
9171 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(415) 968-6515Nearby Areas
Amy Shefftz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (415) 968-6515