Shanshan Lin, Nurse Practitioner
Shanshan Lin, NP, is a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serving patients across California. She provides a holistic approach to mental health care, combining comprehensive assessments, evidence-based treatment options, and individualized care plans to support clients in achieving their mental wellness goals. Shanshan works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, ensuring that each patient receives the support and understanding they need to address their unique challenges. Shanshan is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She empowers clients by focusing on symptom management, underlying causes, and collaborative treatment strategies. Whether addressing difficulties with focus and attention, mood regulation, or recovery from trauma, Shanshan prioritizes creating a therapeutic alliance where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take charge of their mental health journey.
Her expertise extends to the treatment of anxiety and depression, providing relief and guidance for those navigating these common but complex conditions. In addition to her specialties, Shanshan has significant experience in managing psychosis, sleep disorders, and substance use challenges. She serves diverse populations, including first responders, military veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring culturally competent and inclusive care. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based modalities, she tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client. Shanshan also offers medication management as part of her holistic care strategy, helping patients explore and maintain the most effective treatment plans.
Outside of her practice, Shanshan enjoys activities that promote her own well-being, such as hiking and running. She is also passionate about traveling and exploring new culinary experiences, embracing opportunities to connect with diverse cultures and perspectives. These hobbies reflect her belief in balance and growth, values she integrates into her therapeutic work.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
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
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- 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
- Cantonese
- Chinese
- English
- Mandarin
Education
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Walden University
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West Coast University
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925-282-1778
310-943-2509
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Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Shanshan Lin. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Shanshan Lin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Shanshan Lin'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 Shanshan Lin:
- 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
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- 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 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Shanshan Lin is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, Shanshan Lin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Shanshan Lin is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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