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Dr. Helen Mettu, DNP

Dr. Helen Mettu, DNP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
5222 Pirrone Ct, Salida, CA
Helen Mettu, APN, is dedicated to helping individuals across California achieve mental wellness through personalized, compassionate care. Serving adolescents, adults, and seniors, she provides a safe and supportive environment where patients can address challenges and work toward lasting improvements in their mental health. Helen offers a combination of individual therapy and medication management tailored to each person's unique needs, empowering them to regain control of their lives. Helen specializes in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She is also experienced in addressing substance use issues through medication management, providing an integrated approach to care. Helen incorporates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness into her practice, ensuring that treatment is both effective and comprehensive. Additionally, she is skilled in helping individuals manage sleep disorders, grief, and postpartum depression/anxiety, offering solutions that foster resilience and healing. Helen is particularly passionate about supporting populations with unique needs, including first responders, military veterans, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Her expertise extends to addressing challenges faced by those with developmental disabilities or head injuries, as well as individuals navigating adoption or foster care. By providing tailored interventions, Helen helps her patients overcome obstacles and improve their overall quality of life. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family. These personal interests reflect her appreciation for balance and well-being, values she integrates into her practice.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Helen Mettu

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Helen Mettu

Helen Mettu, APN, is dedicated to helping individuals across California achieve mental wellness through personalized, compassionate care. Serving adolescents, adults, and seniors, she provides a safe and supportive environment where patients can address challenges and work toward lasting improvements in their mental health. Helen offers a combination of individual therapy and medication management tailored to each person's unique needs, empowering them to regain control of their lives. Helen specializes in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She is also experienced in addressing substance use issues through medication management, providing an integrated approach to care. Helen incorporates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness into her practice, ensuring that treatment is both effective and comprehensive. Additionally, she is skilled in helping individuals manage sleep disorders, grief, and postpartum depression/anxiety, offering solutions that foster resilience and healing. Helen is particularly passionate about supporting populations with unique needs, including first responders, military veterans, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Her expertise extends to addressing challenges faced by those with developmental disabilities or head injuries, as well as individuals navigating adoption or foster care. By providing tailored interventions, Helen helps her patients overcome obstacles and improve their overall quality of life. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family. These personal interests reflect her appreciation for balance and well-being, values she integrates into her practice.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Office location

Dr. Helen Mettu, DNP also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2
5222 Pirrone Ct, Salida, CA 95368
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of South Alabama, Doctorate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • University of South Alabama, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1073856381

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Dr. Helen Mettu's office located?

Dr. Helen Mettu has 2 office locations in Salida, view full addresses on Dr. Mettu's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Helen Mettu?

Dr. Helen Mettu frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Helen Mettu on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Helen Mettu speak?

Dr. Helen Mettu speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Helen Mettu in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Helen Mettu. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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