Psychiatry in La Mesa, California Wendy Alva, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

License: PMHNP

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 0-26

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: Yes

Wendy Alva, PMHNP

Wendy Alva is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated as a Masters Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of San Diego and a Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati. Wendy values partnering with patients to help find the best options to fit one’s individual needs to facilitate healing. She believes in an integrative and holistic approach to care. Wendy has a special interest and training in treating children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Outside of work, Wendy loves spending time with her husband and 3 teenage children. She enjoys singing, playing piano, cooking, eating, hiking, camping, traveling. and being outdoors.

Expertise

Insurances Accepted

Interventions

Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Parenting Skills

Populations

Education

University of Cincinnati

Graduate School | 2022

Cincinnati, OH, United States
University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing

Graduate School | 2000

San Diego, CA, United States
San Diego State University

Undergraduate | 1996

San Diego, CA, United States

Languages

English

Locations

LifeStance Health
8881 Fletcher Pkwy
Suites 350-360
La Mesa, CA 91942

Get Directions Phone Number

858-279-1223

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Wendy Alva. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.

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 Wendy Alva: