Paula Harwood McKenna, Nurse Practitioner
Paula Harwood McKenna is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who started practicing in 2017. She has an RN, a BSN, and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Cal State San Marcos, a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine, and a BS in Business Administration from SDSU. Paula believes in a treatment philosophy that is collaborative, empathetic, patient centered, and individualized to meet patient clinical needs. In her spare time, Paula enjoys tennis, snow skiing, swimming, hiking, art, music, architecture, and travel.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-74
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
- Anger issues
- Career & work issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- End-of-life challenges
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Premarital counseling
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
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
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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California State University San Marcos
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San Diego State University
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University of California
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858-279-1223
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 858-279-1223 to schedule an appointment with Paula Harwood McKenna.
Paula Harwood McKenna generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Paula Harwood McKenna'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 Paula Harwood McKenna:
- 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
- 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, Paula Harwood McKenna is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, Paula Harwood McKenna does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Paula Harwood McKenna is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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