Psychiatry in Irvine, California Taylor Alexander, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
License: PMHNP
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Taylor Alexander, PMHNP
Taylor Alexander is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2023. She earned her Bachelor of Science, with an emphasis on Public Health Education, from California State University San Bernardino. She then pursued her nursing degree at Western University of Health Sciences in their Master’s Program, becoming a Registered Nurse. Taylor completed her Master’s in Nursing under the Ambulatory Track, further specializing in Psychiatry. She went on to complete the Post-Master’s Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and then achieved Board Certification by the ANCC as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For Taylor, her client’s goals and needs take precedence. She sees herself as a guide and professional educator, teaching clients about their diagnoses and empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their care. Taylor values the importance of active listening, ensuring her clients feel heard and supported throughout their mental health journey. Taylor’s approach to treatment is working with the client together to make decisions regarding their health and focusing on what their goals are as well as what clinically constitutes as the best decisions to create positive outcomes. Together they create a treatment plan that they can agree with that will provide optimal and desired results/ improvement to their health. Taylor specifically takes the approach of problem solving and reaching client’s goals. In her therapeutic practice, Taylor prefers to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and grounding techniques. She remains steadfast in the field of mental health, cognizant of the ongoing need for constant support and care for those battling mental health illnesses. She aims to help individuals achieve emotional and cognitive stability, enabling them to lead the life they envision. When not immersed in her professional life, Taylor enjoys being involved in regular volunteer work. It is important to her to take time away and recharge by exploring the beautiful world we have the privilege of living. Traveling is a huge love of hers as is spending time with her family and fur babies. She also enjoys writing in her spare time.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
Education
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Lewis Lane Psychiatry
Residency | 2023
Dana Point, CA, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Graduate School | 2022
Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Western University of Health Sciences
Graduate School | 2020
Pomona, CA, United States
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California State University
Undergraduate | 2016
San Bernadino, CA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Taylor Alexander. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Taylor Alexander generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Taylor Alexander'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 Taylor Alexander:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Taylor Alexander is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Taylor Alexander does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Taylor Alexander is currently offering in-office visits.