Marlene Thompson, Nurse Practitioner
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Marlene Thompson, PMHNP, offers compassionate and expert mental health care for children, teens, and adults across California, drawing on her extensive experience and advanced training to meet the unique needs of each client. She serves a diverse population in both English and Spanish, creating a welcoming environment that supports individuals from all backgrounds. Marlene is dedicated to helping her patients not only manage their symptoms but thrive, with a focus on providing therapeutic support tailored to each client’s personal journey. Marlene is particularly passionate about treating childhood behavior issues, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders, including PTSD. Her approach integrates the latest research-backed treatments and psychotherapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems, to address the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of these conditions.
Marlene’s deep empathy and commitment to evidence-based care make her especially effective in helping clients navigate the complex challenges associated with these conditions, empowering them to achieve meaningful, long-lasting change. Beyond her primary specialties, Marlene is also experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. She values inclusivity and serves a broad array of populations, including the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those connected to adoption or foster care. Her practice is guided by a holistic understanding of each client’s unique history and current needs, ensuring a safe and supportive space for healing. When she’s not in her practice, Marlene enjoys immersing herself in medical and philosophical literature, staying current on new developments to better serve her clients. Her personal interests also include backpacking, travel, and spending quality time with family. These activities reflect her commitment to balance and well-being, which she brings into her therapeutic approach.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- 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
- 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
- Spanish
Education
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New York University
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University of California - San Francisco
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Marlene Thompson. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Marlene Thompson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Marlene Thompson'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 Marlene Thompson:
- 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
- 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, Marlene Thompson is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Marlene Thompson works at:
Yes, Marlene Thompson does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Marlene Thompson is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
- English
- Spanish