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Misgana (Missy) Teklai, PMHNP-BC, NP, MSN, PMHNP

Misgana (Missy) Teklai, PMHNP-BC, NP, MSN, PMHNP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CA
Hi, my name is Missy, and I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in California. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and General Psychiatry. With over 10 years of experience in nursing and psychiatric training from National University, I bring a compassionate and evidence-based approach to care. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare, and together with my colleagues at Lavender Psychiatry, I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected, and cared for. It’s a privilege to support patients on their mental health journey,
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.92

About Misgana (Missy) Teklai

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Psychiatric Medication Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Prescription / Refill
Stress
Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatric Assessment

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Interpersonal
Positive Psychology
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoanalytic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Misgana (Missy) Teklai

Hi, my name is Missy, and I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in California. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and General Psychiatry. With over 10 years of experience in nursing and psychiatric training from National University, I bring a compassionate and evidence-based approach to care. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare, and together with my colleagues at Lavender Psychiatry, I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected, and cared for. It’s a privilege to support patients on their mental health journey,

What should a new client know about working with you?

PLEASE NOTE, I’M IN-NETWORK WITH AETNA, CIGNA, MEDICARE, OXFORD , AND UNITED HEALTHCARE. I DO NOT ACCEPT MEDICAID. My style is warm, engaging, and personable. I value forming a strong alliance with each client, and collaborating on all treatment decision-making. I work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and many different walks of life, including students, parents, professionals, trades, service industry, retail, entrepreneurs, creatives and tech experts. Starting treatment can be a scary and intimidating process, I’ve successfully treated many people who are new to psychiatric care.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Booking Process: Book your appointment on Zocdoc. My office will email you a self-assessment to ensure I’m able to help you. We'll then reach out to confirm your appointment time. Your First Visit: The initial session is a comprehensive, one-hour evaluation which allows me to understand your current symptoms and difficulties, and learn about important aspects of your past psychiatric, medical, social, educational, and family histories. At the end of the session, we’ll determine the best treatment course. Session frequency ranges from weekly to monthly depending on the type of treatment you’re looking for. If you’re already seeing a therapist, I’m happy to collaborate with them while guiding the medication aspect of your treatment. However, many of my clients see me for both therapy and medication management. My practice, Lavender Psychiatry, is founded and fueled by board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners who create therapeutic journeys that are kind, convenient and transparent so that people can flourish. We have a fantastic team that works together to ensure our clients are well taken care of. This includes our care concierge team who is available 7 days a week between your appointments, to help answer questions and assist with any issues regarding coverage and prescriptions etc. We also have covering providers in case I’m away and an urgent matter arises. I look forward to meeting you and helping you in your journey to a brighter future!

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
  • Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
  • Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront

More information on payments and coverage

If you use your insurance with us, we can reduce out-of-pocket expenses and still offer high-quality care. You may not have any cost related to your visit with us, depending upon your insurance plan. Most patients pay a small copay per visit, subject to any deductible or coinsurance that your health plan has.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Boundary Issues
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Boundary Issues
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education and training

  • National University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • National University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1770254393

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.92
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How soon can I make an appointment with Misgana (Missy) Teklai?

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Is Misgana (Missy) Teklai accepting new patients?

Misgana (Missy) Teklai generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Misgana (Missy) Teklai's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Which board certifications does Misgana (Missy) Teklai have?

Misgana (Missy) Teklai is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.

What are common reasons for patients to see Misgana (Missy) Teklai?

Misgana (Missy) Teklai frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Misgana (Missy) Teklai on their profile.

What languages does Misgana (Missy) Teklai speak?

Misgana (Missy) Teklai speaks English.

How do patients rate Misgana (Missy) Teklai in reviews?

32 patients have reviewed Misgana (Missy) Teklai. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.92/5 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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