Phoebe Shinn, Nurse Practitioner

Phoebe Shinn, PMHNP, helps adults across California find stability and clarity through personalized psychiatric care and medication management. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder using evidence-based approaches tailored to everyone’s needs. Her care emphasizes thoughtful assessment, ongoing collaboration, and practical strategies that support long-term mental wellness. As a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner her approach combines careful medication management with supportive techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, ensuring patients feel guided and supported every step of the way. In addition to her core work. Phoebe has experience treating ADHD, substance use concerns, and trauma-related conditions, and she offers care to diverse populations including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans, among others. She also incorporates interventions such as CBT for insomnia when appropriate, helping patients improve both mental health and sleep quality. Phoebe treats adults and seniors, bringing nearly two decades of clinical experience to her work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is committed to creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered to take an active role in their treatment. Outside of her clinical work, Phoebe enjoys spending time at coffee shops with her husband, cheering on her kids at baseball games, dancing, traveling, and exploring museums. She also loves true crime documentaries, British detective shows, podcasts, and reading memoirs and detective fiction.