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Tess Brightman

Nurse Practitioner

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Tess Brightman, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I hold a master's degree from Charles Drew University and have a background in emergency room care, where I spent 15 years. My first role as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner was as an inpatient provider, where I cared for individuals with severe depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Over time, I developed a passion for women's health and perinatal psychiatry, which continues to drive my practice today.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Ultimately, my goal is for every client to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Through our work together, you should feel more confident, informed, and equipped to handle the challenges you face, with a clear path toward achieving your mental health goals.

What you can expect from our first session

In my sessions, I strive to create a balanced approach that includes both therapy and medication management. We won't only discuss medications; we'll also explore lifestyle changes and other holistic approaches that can support your mental health. My goal is for everyone to feel heard, understood, and supported.


Tess's style is

Warm
Solution-oriented
Affirming

Insurance carriers Tess accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Tess

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Charles R. Drew University
License type: NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, and PTSD
Modalities: Psychoanalytic and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Location

19712 Macarthur Boulevard ste 110
Irvine, CA 92612