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Online in California
4 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Sarah accepts 36 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Blue Shield of California | BCBS
Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage
Carelon
Compsych
First Health Network
Health Net | Commercial
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA
Imperial Health Plan of California
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Medica
Medicare CA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Sharp Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Sutter Senior Care
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Veterans Affairs (VA) TriWest California
Western Health Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$300
first session
$210
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Sarah

Sarah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and works with those suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. Evaluating the effectiveness of treatment and the individual's response to it are aspects of care that Sarah highly regards.


Sarah completed her Master of Science with emphasis on Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (MSN) from California State University, Los Angeles. She completed a credential in School Nursing from California State University, San Bernardino, and so she uniquely understands how to navigate mental health, behavioral, and attentional concerns in the school setting. Working as a bedside Registered Nurse for 14 years facilitated her understanding of how childhood trauma can play a factor in the development of chronic health conditions. Coming from a culturally diverse background herself and thriving in like environments, she embraces those from all walks of life.


Have you had a bump in the road, or did you get a stick thrown in your spokes? Let's work together to get you past this phase in life to move forward. Sometimes realizing medication may be necessary for treatment is difficult to do. It doesn't have to be so. Sarah can empower you with knowledge of medication so you know what to expect at each turn. When you feel ready, reach out and schedule an appointment to get started on your journey!

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"I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and as a person of mixed race, I embrace all cultures, religions, beliefs, and nationalities. "

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Get to know Sarah

Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?

Everyone should have the chance to live their best life. We all don't win the genetic lottery for mental health. Sometimes our past experiences can throw a stick in our spokes. Life may be going smoothly and then we hit a bump in the road. Psychiatry is the best area of specialty for me because I believe that everyone deserves the chance to improve and if that takes medication then that is wonderful.


What types of clients do you work with best?

The best client-provider relationship that I find to be therapeutic is one that involves teamwork. We can work together to find the best solution to get where the client would like to be.


What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Anxiety causes one to be so anxious that they are reluctant to take medication, yet they are so anxious that medication may be indicated.


What inspires you?

Hope inspires me.


What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In the first session we will have an introduction and move on to discuss concerns. Discussing only what is comfortable we review psychiatric, medical and other history. We will go through some questions for a diagnosis and come up with a medication plan that best meets the treatment goals of the client.


What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I like to go out with the kids and husband to catch a movie.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBehavioral Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
ApproachesEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy
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Education and training

Years in practice
4 years
Graduating institute
California State University, Los Angeles
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Nursing
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
EnglishSpanish
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NPI number1528532603
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State of practiceCA
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License number95009822
Practice location

Practice information

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Medication/Psychiatry
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Sarah Carter

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)she/her