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Dr. Taylor Shorts, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Taylor Shorts, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
4540 Kearny Villa Rd, Ste 103, San Diego, CA
Taylor Shorts, PMHNP-BC, ANCC, helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors throughout California find greater stability, improve daily functioning, and move toward their mental health goals through personalized psychiatric medication management. As a Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients facing concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression while also supporting individuals with a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal oriented. Taylor values open communication and patient education, empowering individuals and families to better understand their symptoms, treatment options, and progress. She strives to create an environment where patients feel respected, supported, and actively involved in their care decisions. Taylor incorporates principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and parenting-focused interventions to support the overall treatment process alongside medication management. She has experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and first responders. In addition to these areas, she provides care for a variety of other mental health conditions across the lifespan. Taylor earned her education from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, building a strong clinical foundation in psychiatric and behavioral health care. Outside of her professional work, Taylor enjoys hiking and traveling.
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About Dr. Taylor Shorts

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Men's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Taylor Shorts

Taylor Shorts, PMHNP-BC, ANCC, helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors throughout California find greater stability, improve daily functioning, and move toward their mental health goals through personalized psychiatric medication management. As a Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients facing concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression while also supporting individuals with a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal oriented. Taylor values open communication and patient education, empowering individuals and families to better understand their symptoms, treatment options, and progress. She strives to create an environment where patients feel respected, supported, and actively involved in their care decisions. Taylor incorporates principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and parenting-focused interventions to support the overall treatment process alongside medication management. She has experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and first responders. In addition to these areas, she provides care for a variety of other mental health conditions across the lifespan. Taylor earned her education from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, building a strong clinical foundation in psychiatric and behavioral health care. Outside of her professional work, Taylor enjoys hiking and traveling.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
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LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2
4540 Kearny Villa Rd, Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92123
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Doctor of Nursing Practice

NPI number

1427976471

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Dr. Taylor Shorts has 2 office locations in San Diego, view full addresses on Dr. Shorts's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Taylor Shorts?

Dr. Taylor Shorts 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. Taylor Shorts on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Taylor Shorts speak?

Dr. Taylor Shorts speaks English.

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