Pamela Joy Abao, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health, Registered Nurse - General
Highlights
- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
Hello, I’m Pamela Joy R. Abao, M.S.N, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Chula Vista, CA, with over 13 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health care. My career has been centered on delivering compassionate, patient-focused care to individuals and families across diverse clinical settings, including outpatient services, telepsychiatry, and chemical … Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Perpetual Health | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Nursing | 2010 |
| Walden University | Masters Degree | Master of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 2023 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Specialist/Psychiatric Registered Nurse | Naval Medical Center San Diego | 2018 - Present |
| Nurse Practitioner | Behavioral Health Centers of California Psychological Services | 2024 - Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health
- Registered Nurse
Years In Practice: 15 (started in 2011)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Abao specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
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Most Recent Review: None
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
Practice
140 Sylvester Rd Bldg 500San Diego, CA 92106
MindFlow Wellness Clinic Nursing Corp
Tele-Health ProviderLos Angeles, CA 90011
MindFlow Wellness Clinic
601 E PALOMAR STChula Vista, CA 91910
Practice Colleagues
Ruth Scott, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner
Nicole Lanouette, MD - Neurologist, Psychiatrist
Melissa Gbenekama, CTRS - Recreation Therapist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Adult Psychiatry
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (cbt)
- Cultural and societal issues
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Insomnia
- MILITARY
- Motivational Interviewing
- PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (cbt), Couples Therapy And More
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma Focused Therapy
- Veterans & Veterans Families
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- depression medications
- anxiety medications
- Psychotropic medication when indicated
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Pamela Joy Abao, MSN, PMHNP-BC accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cash
More info: I accept Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Magellan, Quest, and Carelon, and can help verify your benefits before our first session. I also offer competitive self-pay rates. Payment is due at the time of service. Feel free to contact me with any questions, I'm happy to work with you.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Yes
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Pamela Joy Abao, MSN, PMHNP-BC has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.