Deborah Ann Kass, Nurse Practitioner
Deborah Kass, PMHNP, supports teens, adults, and seniors across California in managing emotional, psychological, and psychiatric challenges through a balanced and compassionate approach to care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she offers both individual therapy and medication management, including specialized support for substance use recovery. With over two decades of clinical experience, Deborah collaborates with clients to develop customized treatment plans that address the mind-body connection, aiming to reduce symptoms, restore functioning, and improve overall well-being.
Deborah is especially passionate about working with individuals navigating the complexities of ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders such as PTSD. She provides a stabilizing presence for those experiencing emotional dysregulation, persistent worry, or the lingering impact of traumatic events. Her integrative style incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), allowing her to meet each client where they are while fostering growth through both therapeutic and pharmacologic strategies. Deborah also offers CBT for Insomnia and mindfulness-based interventions for clients dealing with sleep disorders, chronic stress, and psychosomatic symptoms.
She brings deep understanding to the care of LGBTQ+ individuals, military veterans, and those facing the emotional toll of life transitions or women’s health issues such as postpartum depression and anxiety. Her approach is rooted in building trust, creating safety, and delivering care with cultural awareness and clinical precision. Deborah supports clients managing a wide range of mental health needs, including mood disorders, OCD, substance use challenges, eating disorders, and somatic symptom disorders.
Outside of her work, Deborah enjoys playing the piano, camping, swimming, and spending quality time with her beloved Yorkie. These interests reflect her belief in nurturing joy and balance both in and outside of the therapeutic setting.
Provider Introduction
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.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Dementia & memory issues
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Hoarding
- Intense mood changes
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
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
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University of San Francisco
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University of California - Los Angeles
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Walden University
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Deborah Ann Kass. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Deborah Ann Kass generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Deborah Ann Kass'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 Deborah Ann Kass:
- 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, Deborah Ann Kass is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Deborah Ann Kass works at the following locations:
Yes, Deborah Ann Kass does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Deborah Ann Kass is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: