Psychiatry in Poway, California Tanya Stevenson-Gaines, Nurse Practitioner

Tanya Stevenson-Gaines helps adults across California find relief from challenging mental health conditions through thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care. As a prescriber with LifeStance Health, she provides comprehensive medication management for adults ages 18 and older, supporting individuals who are navigating concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Tanya partners closely with each patient to understand their experiences, symptoms, and goals so treatment plans are both clinically effective and aligned with the person’s overall well-being. Tanya is particularly focused on helping adults manage conditions that can disrupt daily life, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. She understands that these challenges can affect concentration, mood, relationships, and productivity, and she works with patients to stabilize symptoms while building practical strategies for long-term mental health. Her care emphasizes collaboration, education, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment so patients feel informed and empowered throughout their care journey. Her approach integrates medication management with supportive strategies that address the whole person. Tanya incorporates elements of mindfulness, Christian counseling, and faith-based treatment when appropriate, recognizing that emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness are often connected. She also has experience supporting diverse populations, including first responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military service members or veterans. In addition to her primary focus areas, she works with individuals experiencing bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disorders such as insomnia, and women’s mental health concerns. Outside of her clinical work, Tanya values personal balance and self-care. She enjoys exercising, focusing on healthy nutrition, practicing mindfulness, listening to audiobooks, and spending meaningful time with family and friends.