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Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health Treatment Your emotional pain deserves to be taken as seriously as physical pain. Mental illness does not diminish...
Mental fitness is about more than managing symptoms about finding the balance and resilience to enjoy your life.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not like yourself, I’m here to help. I believe good psychiatric care begins with listening to your story and understanding you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis.
Together, we’ll create a personalized approach to help you feel better, find balance, and get back to being you.
More than 25 years ago, I began my career in general medicine. Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to helping people struggling with emotional pain, trauma, and mental health challenges. I often say I didn’t choose psychiatry—psychiatry chose me.
Today, I bring that experience and a whole-person approach to helping adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.
More than 25 years ago, I began my career in general medicine, caring for patients with a wide variety of health conditions. As the years passed, I found myself increasingly drawn to those struggling with emotional pain, trauma, anxiety, and mental illness. Eventually, my practice evolved entirely into psychiatry. I often say that I didn’t choose psychiatry—psychiatry chose me.
Since then, I have dedicated my career to helping adolescents and adults overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
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Highlights of Our Professional Journey
Why Patients Trust Heka Telepsychiatry
I provide care for adolescents (ages 16-65) throughout California in person and via a secure telehealth platform.
My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms—but to help you regain clarity, resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
60–90-minute Integrative Psychiatric Assessment: $350
Administrative and other service fees are included in the contract.
Although I do not currently participate directly with insurance plans, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. I accept clients through Headway and Grow Therapy.
California Licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
License #: NP95002319
University of Minnesota – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Family Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
UCLA Harbor–Los Angeles – Adult Nurse Practitioner
More than 25 years of clinical experience providing compassionate, patient-centered healthcare.
Whether you are just beginning your mental health journey or looking for a provider who truly listens, I will meet you with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.
Seeking help is a courageous step. You are more than your diagnosis, your symptoms, or your struggles.
Together, we can work toward healing, resilience, and a life that feels meaningful again.
It starts with your story. I’ll listen, get to know you, and understand what you’re going through and what you want to change.
No one-size-fits-all treatment. Together, we’ll create a care plan that fits your needs, goals, and life.
You won’t do this alone. We’ll track your progress, adjust your care when needed, and keep moving toward what matters most to you.
You’ve already taken the first step by looking for help. Now, let’s take the next one together. Schedule your appointment or free 15-minute consultation today—I look forward to meeting you.
Client
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Patricia offers clear precise advise to overcome obstacles and listens very well to what has been said in order to help guide treatment. She appears compassionate and well versed in her practice while also being flexible within field limitations. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking out a mental health specialist.
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Patricia Conteh, PMHNP-BC is a very knowledgeable practitioner. She is a pleasure to work with and addressed my needs. I highly recommend her services to anyone needing a referral for mental health. If I decide to stay In California I will most definitely not hesitate to return to her as a patient.
Client
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health Treatment Your emotional pain deserves to be taken as seriously as physical pain. Mental illness does not diminish...
Wait time: 5.00
Bedside manner: 5.00
Very great quality service. You can tell she really cares about your well-being and wants to see you at your best! She gives you so many different strategies to help you cope with whatever you’re going through. Also, she is very non-judgemental so you feel comfortable and encouraged to tell her everything!