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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
5222 Pirrone Ct Ste 101A Salida, CA 95368

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Helen specializes in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She is also experienced in addressing substance use issues through medication management, providing an integrated approach to care. Helen incorporates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness into her practice, ensuring that treatment is both effective and comprehensive. Additionally, she is skilled in helping individuals manage sleep disorders, grief, and postpartum depression/anxiety, offering solutions that foster resilience and healing.
Helen is particularly passionate about supporting populations with unique needs, including first responders, military veterans, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Her expertise extends to addressing challenges faced by those with developmental disabilities or head injuries, as well as individuals navigating adoption or foster care.
By providing tailored interventions, Helen helps her patients overcome obstacles and improve their overall quality of life. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family. These personal interests reflect her appreciation for balance and well-being, values she integrates into her practice.
Take the first step to help. Call or Helen Mettu now - (916) 713-7314

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

5222 Pirrone Ct

Ste 101A

Salida, CA 95368 map

(916) 713-7314
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Medication Management, ADHD and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Helen Mettu
Let's Connect (916) 713-7314
Photo of Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

5222 Pirrone Ct

Ste 101A

Salida, CA 95368 map

(916) 713-7314
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Medication Management, ADHD and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Helen Mettu

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centivo
  • Central Health Plan of Califor
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Claritev
  • Curative
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Medicare
  • Kaiser (Out of Network)
  • Lakeside Medical
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan
  • Multiplan Private Healthcare S
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • TELUS Health
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
or call with questions - (916) 713-7314
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
or call with questions - (916) 713-7314

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / 95025041 Helen Mettu
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • University Of South Alabama, DNP, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University Of South Alabama MSN / 2022
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Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (916) 713-7314
Photo of Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (916) 713-7314

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Medication Management
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Grief
  • Psychosis
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (916) 713-7314
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Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (916) 713-7314

Endorsement

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Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerDNPPMHNPAGNP
Dr. Helen Mettu, DNP, PMHNP, is a compassionate and highly skilled psychiatric nurse practitioner who delivers thoughtful, evidence-based, patient-centered care. She is professional, ethical, and deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

I also speak

English

Age

Adults

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (916) 713-7314
Photo of Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (916) 713-7314

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

5222 Pirrone Ct

Ste 101A

Salida, CA 95368

(916) 713-7314
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (916) 713-7314
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Helen Mettu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (916) 713-7314