Overview
Porsha Peterson is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 20 years of healthcare experience. Based in Los Angeles, California, she specializes in mental health, nursing, and psychiatry, offering both telehealth and in-person appointments. Porsha takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs.
Porsha Peterson provides expert care in medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle interventions, treating conditions such as bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic attacks, OCD, and mood disorders. Her treatment philosophy focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Care, and Person-Focused Therapy. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive, non-judgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered.
Currently, Porsha practices at Tessie Cleveland Behavioral Health Clinic and Mood Health Telehealth, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. She earned her Master of Nursing in Mental Health from Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and her Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Phoenix.
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Ms. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Postpartum Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
Insurance
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
E Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Additional Areas of Focus
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Anthony Marcaida is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner with a Master’s degree from Walden University. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Anthony has a professional healthcare background spanning almost 15 years of adult and geriatric nursing between various settings from emergency to critical care, and in recent years focusing on mental health.As a Los Angeles native, he witnessed first hand how the drastic lack of attention towards mental health within the community can lead to unnecessary physical and mental disability resulting in a poor quality of life. With a passion and dedication towards the field of mental health, Anthony’s goal is to greatly improve society with each patient encounter.In his free time, Anthony enjoys exercising, seasonal outdoor activities and being one with nature. Mr. Marcaida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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As a dual-licensed nurse practitioner in both family medicine and psychiatric-mental health, Shemiah focuses on treating people, not just symptoms, with a personalized and integrative approach. This commitment is reflected in her personalized treatment plans that integrate traditional psychiatric medications and psychotherapy, with alternative therapeutic modalities and considerations, such as mindfulness, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to best address a patient’s presenting symptoms, lifestyle, and preferences.Shemiah is a strong advocate for patient education and empowerment, believing that informed patients are better equipped to engage in their healing journey. Known for her empathetic listening and supportive demeanor, Shemiah creates a safe and nurturing environment where patients feel heard and valued. It is her sincere hope that patients leave every visit feeling well-informed and confident that their mental health is moving in the right direction.Shemiah received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. After working in public relations, marketing communications, and entertainment for 11 years, she decided to pursue her calling in nursing and medicine. Shemiah earned a Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and post-masters’ certificates in Family Nurse Practitioner from Husson University and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University. She has over. Ms. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Araceli Lozano is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. Before pursuing nursing, she served on active duty in the U.S. Army after which she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New Mexico State University.As a combat veteran and first-generation Mexican American, Araceli has lived through unique experiences which have helped her develop a solid understanding of the diverse needs of people from various cultures and backgrounds. Her passion is working in mental health and helping people meet their goals through individualized pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. She is fluent in English and Spanish.Prior to earning her degree as a nurse practitioner, Araceli worked as a registered nurse in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and on medical-surgical units in Indiana. Her clinical experience as a nurse practitioner started with the geriatric population in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and has more recently been in the outpatient setting providing treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychiatric comorbidities. Ms. Lozano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Areas of Expertise
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