Marcy Tichacek, Nurse Practitioner
Marcy Tichacek helps adults and seniors across California find greater balance, stability, and purpose through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. She offers both therapy and medication management, integrating her clinical expertise with a person-centered approach that honors each individual’s story. Marcy works collaboratively with clients to manage symptoms, explore underlying causes, and develop strategies that promote lasting emotional and mental wellness. Her practice supports individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and difficulties related to life transitions. With decades of experience as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, Marcy combines medical insight with a holistic understanding of the mind-body connection. She is particularly skilled in helping clients with complex conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, and substance use concerns, offering both therapeutic and pharmacological interventions that promote recovery and resilience. Using mindfulness and exposure-based strategies, she helps clients gain practical tools to reduce distress and enhance overall functioning in daily life. Marcy is deeply passionate about supporting individuals facing midlife and later-life transitions, empowering them to find new meaning and fulfillment during times of change. She also has a special interest in working with veterans, helping them address trauma-related challenges with respect, empathy, and evidence-based care. Her integrated approach helps clients strengthen their sense of identity, purpose, and emotional stability across all stages of life. Outside of her professional work, Marcy enjoys time with friends and family, playing the piano, gardening, and staying active through fitness. She has a love for languages and culture, including her involvement with the House of Italy, and finds peace in spending time outdoors watching birds.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Dementia & memory issues
- Grief & loss
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Hallucinations
- Military & veteran
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- 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
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- 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
- Italian
Education
- University of California - Los Angeles
- University of California, San Francisco
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Questions About
Marcy Tichacek
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Marcy Tichacek. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Marcy Tichacek generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Marcy Tichacek'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 Marcy Tichacek:
- 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)
- 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 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Marcy Tichacek is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Marcy Tichacek works at:
Yes, Marcy Tichacek does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Marcy Tichacek is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Italian