Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP, MSN, NP,
About Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP (She/Her)
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner I worked for 12 years as an inpatient nurse at a local hospital, 8 of which were as an inpatient psychiatric nurse working with the adult population. I’ve spent the last 6 years working as a Community Mental Health Nurse with underserved communities in the county that suffer from severe mental illnesses. During that time, I also completed the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at UCSF. My area of expertise are adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. From the start of my career, I realized that I have the responsibility to meet my clients where they are. My job is to meet my clients with compassion, empathy and a great sense of respect at their most vulnerable times. My approach is patient care is collaborative, in partnership with my clients and colleagues. I am interested in learning from and understanding my clients, as they know themselves and their needs best, and together we can establish the best treatment options to help them achieve their treatment goals. I speak English and Spanish.
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
- Hallucinations
- Panic attacks
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Bipolar Disorder
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- UC San Francisco
Locations
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415-504-3900
415-358-4451
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Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP. You can also call 415-504-3900 to have someone assist you.
Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 415-504-3900 to find out Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP'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 Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 415-504-3900 to see how we can help.
Yes, Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP works at:
Yes, Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Aura Mena, APRN-PMHNP is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
- English
- Spanish