Marilou Cabusao, Nurse Practitioner
Marilou M. Cabusao, PMHNP, is an empathetic and skilled psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to helping adults and seniors across California manage their mental health. With expertise in medication management and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), she offers evidence-based treatments to support those dealing with complex mental health conditions. Marilou’s approach is rooted in active listening and compassionate care, ensuring that each patient feels heard and supported throughout their treatment journey. Serving individuals in California, she is committed to helping patients regain stability and achieve a better quality of life.
Marilou specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and mood-related disorders, with a deep focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by veterans and older adults. Her extensive experience in geriatric mental health allows her to provide specialized care for seniors dealing with conditions such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental illness, particularly when it comes to managing symptoms like panic attacks, OCD, and trauma-related concerns. Marilou’s commitment to psychoeducation ensures that her patients are well-informed and empowered to take an active role in their care.
In addition to these specialties, Marilou is highly skilled in working with patients who experience social anxiety, self-harm, and psychotic disorders. Her treatment plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, incorporating both therapeutic interventions and medication management to support long-term recovery. Whether addressing severe mental health issues or providing ongoing care for mood disorders, Marilou is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all her patients.
Outside of her professional life, Marilou enjoys spending quality time with her family. Her personal interests reflect her commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, a principle she applies in her practice to promote overall well-being.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Eating issues: binging
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
Education
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University of San Diego
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De La Salle University Medical and Health Science Institute
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Marilou Cabusao. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Marilou Cabusao generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Marilou Cabusao's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Marilou Cabusao:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Marilou Cabusao is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Marilou Cabusao works at:
Yes, Marilou Cabusao does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Marilou Cabusao is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Tagalog