Alissa Carver, MSN, PMHNP-BC,
About Alissa Carver (She/Her)
Alissa Carver is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. She earned an MSN at University of Texas at Austin and an MS at Texas Woman’s University. Alissa started providing clinical help with patients as a licensed professional counselor in 2009, providing mental health services such as therapy and family training in the areas of hospice, inpatient mental health, and brain injury rehabilitation. During this time, Alissa deepened her appreciation for the role of medication in maintaining mental wellness and became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in 2023. Alissa works collaboratively with patients as young as five and across the lifespan, providing holistic care via medication management, supportive therapy, and coordination of supportive services in the community. Together, you and Alissa can strive towards building a life in line with your goals and values.
In her spare time, Alissa likes making music, cooking, knitting, and going on adventures with her family.
Alissa Carver can meet with non-English speakers by using a translation service.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Dementia & memory concerns
- Hallucinations
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Autism with developmental delay
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- End-of-life challenges
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity & mental health
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual disability (caregiver-supported care)
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Retirement
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
- Texas Womans University
- The University of Texas
Locations
New patient?
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Questions About
Alissa Carver
Please call us at 346-867-8867 to schedule an appointment with Alissa Carver.
Alissa Carver generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 346-867-8867 to find out Alissa Carver'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 Alissa Carver:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 346-867-8867 to see how we can help.
Yes, Alissa Carver is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Alissa Carver works at:
Yes, Alissa Carver does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Alissa Carver is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: