Tamela Dunn, Nurse Practitioner
Tamela Dunn, PMHNP-BC, is an advanced practice nurse at LifeStance Health, serving patients across California. With extensive experience and a dedicated focus on pediatric and adult mental health, Tamela provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals navigating a range of mental health challenges. She specializes in supporting children and adolescents with conditions such as ADHD, autism, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), as well as helping adults manage PTSD and trauma. Her commitment to comprehensive care includes medication management and evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to promote lasting well-being.
Tamela’s approach to treatment emphasizes a collaborative partnership where patients feel heard and empowered. She works closely with individuals and their families, tailoring care plans to meet unique needs and foster progress. For young clients, this might mean guiding children through behavior management strategies, while adults can benefit from her expertise in navigating anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and PTSD. Tamela also provides care for individuals dealing with complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, offering hope and support throughout their mental health journey.
Passionate about promoting mental health resilience, Tamela dedicates her practice to addressing not just immediate symptoms but also the long-term wellness of her patients. Her dedication extends to her personal life as well; living in the scenic mountain region of California, she finds joy in spending time with her children and enjoys activities like baseball and volleyball.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-64
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
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Body image
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- First responder stress
- Hallucinations
- LGBTQ+
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- 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
- 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
- English
Education
-
western Neveda College
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Walden University
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Tamela Dunn. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Tamela Dunn generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Tamela Dunn'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 Tamela Dunn:
- 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
- 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, Tamela Dunn is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Tamela Dunn works at:
Yes, Tamela Dunn does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Tamela Dunn is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: