Christene Tena, PMHNP - Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy

Christene Tena

Christene Tena

(she/her)

PMHNP
3 years of experience
Virtual

I am here to help you feel better when you are struggling and need medication and therapy. Easing your symptoms is my purpose. There are plenty of videos on social media; see if any speak to you. I treat the neuropsychiatric symptoms of POTS and other autonomic nervous system dysfunction/dysautonomia. I can help with PTSD, grief, anxiety, ADHD, depression, the co-morbid psychiatric symptoms of chronic illness and autoimmune conditions. I enable women struggling with hormonal changes.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Everyone is different and I tailor my methods to each individual. Clients can expect to be listened to in a non-judgmental manner. I prefer to listen rather than to talk. I get to know you, I will stop you as I attempt to understand you better.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My background gives me a unique, comprehensive perspective of how physical conditions effect the individuals' psychiatric and neuropsychiatric symptoms. I strongly, STRONGLY, encourage all new clients to check Grow's insurance estimator tool before booking if you have ANY concerns about cost. I do not want financial worries to detract from our experience. https://growtherapy.com/cost-estimate

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I will work with you to ease your suffering. I will provide the psychiatric care and personal support you need to help with the complex issues you face. I invite you to reach out to see if I can help you navigate the complicated, serious issues you are struggling with.

About Christene Tena

Identifies as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Address

2075 Palos Verdes Dr N, Lomita, CA 90717, Suite 218

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I generally focus on supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy for brief, medication management sessions.

Motivational Interviewing

I generally focus on this therapy for clients struggling with making changes and/or substance abuse or weight management issues.

Supportive

I use this method with everyone in my practice unless they specifically want medication management only.