Tanya Stevenson-Gaines, Nurse Practitioner
Tanya Stevenson-Gaines helps adults across California find relief from challenging mental health conditions through thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care. As a prescriber with LifeStance Health, she provides comprehensive medication management for adults ages 18 and older, supporting individuals who are navigating concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Tanya partners closely with each patient to understand their experiences, symptoms, and goals so treatment plans are both clinically effective and aligned with the person’s overall well-being. Tanya is particularly focused on helping adults manage conditions that can disrupt daily life, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. She understands that these challenges can affect concentration, mood, relationships, and productivity, and she works with patients to stabilize symptoms while building practical strategies for long-term mental health. Her care emphasizes collaboration, education, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment so patients feel informed and empowered throughout their care journey. Her approach integrates medication management with supportive strategies that address the whole person. Tanya incorporates elements of mindfulness, Christian counseling, and faith-based treatment when appropriate, recognizing that emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness are often connected. She also has experience supporting diverse populations, including first responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military service members or veterans. In addition to her primary focus areas, she works with individuals experiencing bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disorders such as insomnia, and women’s mental health concerns. Outside of her clinical work, Tanya values personal balance and self-care. She enjoys exercising, focusing on healthy nutrition, practicing mindfulness, listening to audiobooks, and spending meaningful time with family and friends.
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.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- 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
Education
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California State University - Fresno
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San Joaquin Delta College
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University of San Diego
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California State University Fresno
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Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Tanya Stevenson-Gaines. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Tanya Stevenson-Gaines generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Tanya Stevenson-Gaines'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 Tanya Stevenson-Gaines:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- 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, Tanya Stevenson-Gaines is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Tanya Stevenson-Gaines works at:
Yes, Tanya Stevenson-Gaines does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Tanya Stevenson-Gaines is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: