What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.90
Average wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
5.00
“This was my second visit with Jamie, she is a very receptive listener and offers guidance based on a holistic view. ”
ATMore than 1 year ago
“Jamie was a blessing. I can’t recommend her enough; she was compassionate to my concerns right from the get-go and understanding of how frustrating my medical situation was being between insurances. She listened, understood, and acted right away and I’m counting my lucky stars that she was assigned to me.”
JLMore than 1 year ago
About Jamie Plaxco
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mental Health Consultation
Psychiatric Medication Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Jamie Plaxco
I am Jamie Plaxco, MSN, NP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in California. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2018, graduating summa cum laude, after beginning my career as a registered nurse in inpatient behavioral health. My graduate training included rotations at UCLA's Department of Neurology and the Riverside County Department of Mental Health.
Over the past decade I have cared for patients at nearly every level of care: acute inpatient units, psychiatric emergency departments, county crisis services, a correctional setting, residential treatment, telepsychiatry, and private outpatient practice. Having met people at their most acute and walked with them through stabilization and recovery, I have learned to be steady and unhurried.
My clinical focus includes OCD, PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, eating disorders, serious mental illness including schizophrenia and psychosis, and complex presentations in which diagnoses interact.
My credentials include trauma-focused CBT certification, NeuroStar TMS certification with years of hands-on experience, ketamine treatment, Clozaril REMS certification for clozapine management, and IHI quality improvement training. Careful assessment and thoughtful medication management are the core of my work, and I explain my reasoning, likely timelines, and possible side effects so you can take an active role in every decision.
Beyond the clinic, I have contributed to my profession as a 2019 keynote speaker for the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and as an inductee of Sigma Theta Tau. Whatever brings you here, my aim is the same: honest information and care built around your history, strengths, and goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please note that I do not accept EAP programs.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management, I'm convinced that the best psychiatric care emerges when provider and patient truly work side by side. I contribute clinical knowledge, expertise in psychopharmacology, and evidence-based direction, while you contribute your lived experience, your preferences, and your own goals. Between us, we'll shape an approach to care that genuinely reflects who you are and what counts most to you.
I know psychiatric medication can bring up complicated feelings, and plenty of people arrive carrying questions, doubts, or reservations. I welcome those conversations openly and will never press you toward treatment you're not ready for. My evaluation is comprehensive but relaxed and conversational, covering your present symptoms, your complete health history, your daily habits and routines, and the treatments you've tried before and how they actually felt to you.
Whether you're aiming for sharper focus, healthier relationships, steadier emotions, or simply the sense of feeling like yourself again, those aims become our shared compass and the way we gauge progress. As we work together over time, I actively invite honest talk about what's going well and what still feels hard or newly surfaces. I take your observations to heart and stay ready to change course whenever that's what you need.
I also keep myself thoroughly up to date on advances in psychiatric medication research and practice, so I can put a wide, well-informed set of treatment options on the table, each suited to your particular situation. What I'm ultimately after is real symptom relief and better day-to-day functioning, all while safeguarding your quality of life and keeping your plan as simple and uncluttered as possible. Whether this is your first time seeking care or you're moving over from another provider, I'll meet you right where you are with understanding.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Please note that I do not accept EAP programs. Everything begins with a trusting relationship—one where sharing what brought you in feels safe and natural. That's why your first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation: an unhurried, in-depth conversation covering your symptoms, your history, and the goals you're hoping to reach. I'll ask how you're functioning day to day, how your relationships and sleep are holding up, and how you're doing overall, since it's this kind of thorough groundwork that makes an accurate diagnosis and a sound treatment plan possible.
What I provide is medication evaluation and management, with genuine, supportive conversation folded naturally into every visit. We'll look together at the paths open to you—medication, lifestyle changes, a referral for therapy, or some thoughtful mix of these—so that whatever you decide, you decide with full information. I'll walk you through how a given medication works and what side effects to watch for, because how comfortable you feel with a plan weighs just as heavily as the clinical reasoning behind it. Nothing moves forward until you're genuinely ready. I'm not your primary therapist, but real therapeutic dialogue is simply part of how we work.
Steady follow-up keeps your care on course and tuned to where you actually are. We'll track your symptoms, gauge how well your medications are doing their job, and fine-tune things to build on what's working and smooth out what isn't. These management visits generally last 20 to 30 minutes. All along, I pay close attention to what you're noticing and adjust our approach around your feedback—your own observations are clinical data I take seriously. When it benefits your care, I'm glad to coordinate with your therapist, primary care provider, or other specialists so every part of your health is working together.
Most of all, you'll be met with real respect and compassion, your perspective and lived experience honored at every turn. I'm right here with you.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education and training
- Vanderbilt University, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1295257269
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
5.00
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This was my second visit with Jamie, she is a very receptive listener and offers guidance based on a holistic view.
More than 1 year agoAT
Jaime is very sweet and knowledgeable. she made me feel very comfortable.
May 6, 2025Kaylah H.Verified patient
She was nice and the appointment was concise for an intro.
More than 1 year agoBG
Jamie was a blessing. I can’t recommend her enough; she was compassionate to my concerns right from the get-go and understanding of how frustrating my medical situation was being between insurances. She listened, understood, and acted right away and I’m counting my lucky stars that she was assigned to me.
More than 1 year agoJL
Jamie is truly remarkable in her approach! having seen many professionals in the psychiatric field, i can honestly say she is the first person who made me feel truly seen and heard. i appreciated how she dedicated a full hour to understand my experiences and needs without rushing. her insights, even from our initial session, resonated deeply with me and helped me feel more understood. i'm genuinely looking forward to continuing my journey with her and the team at Mental Health Practitioners!
More than 1 year agoTG
JAMIE PLAXCO HAS MADE ME FEEL MORE SEEN, HEARD AND VALUED AS A PATIENT MORE THAN I EVER HAVE BEFORE. SHE WAS VERY COMFORTABLE TO TALK TO, AND HELPED GIVE ME SOME TOOLS AND BOOKS TO READ TO BE ABLE TO START MY HEALING JOURNEY. I HIGLY RECOMMEND HER.
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What practice does Jamie Plaxco work with?
Jamie Plaxco works with Personal Practitioners.
Which board certifications does Jamie Plaxco have?
Jamie Plaxco is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jamie Plaxco?
Jamie Plaxco 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 Jamie Plaxco on their profile.
What languages does Jamie Plaxco speak?
Jamie Plaxco speaks English.
How do patients rate Jamie Plaxco in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Jamie Plaxco. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.
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