Karen Meske
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
About Karen
I worked as a board-certified psychiatric nurse with adults for 15 years in various settings before becoming a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). In 2024, I completed my Doctorate in Nursing Practice and received my NP104 for Independent Practice as a PMHNP in February 2026.
My experience as an RN includes working in adult psychiatric inpatient units, emergency rooms, and electroconvulsive therapy departments in several major healthcare facilities in the Los Angeles area, including Cedars Sinai, UCLA, Huntington Hospital, and Glendale Adventist Medical Center. As a PMHNP-BC, I worked for Tarzana Treatment Centers and outpatient psychiatric practices.
In our first session together, we will start with introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. We will work towards establishing some short-term and long-term goals for treatment and treatment outcomes. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldOptumOscar HealthUnitedHealthcare
Out-of-Network Cost
$130 - 300 per session
Specialties · Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
How do you work with clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
I work with clients with OCD by first completing a thorough psychiatric evaluation to understand their symptoms, triggers, compulsions, anxiety patterns, and how OCD is affecting daily life. From there, I create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive care, coping strategies, and collaboration with therapy when needed. My goal is to help clients reduce distress, improve emotional balance, and feel more in control while moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Specialties · Bipolar Disorder
How do you work with clients with bipolar disorder?
I support clients with bipolar disorder through careful assessment, accurate diagnosis, and ongoing medication management to help stabilize mood and reduce the intensity of manic, hypomanic, or depressive episodes. I focus on understanding each client’s mood patterns, stressors, sleep, lifestyle, and overall functioning so treatment can be tailored to their needs. My approach is patient-centered and supportive, helping clients build stability, recognize early warning signs, and improve long-term emotional wellness.
Location
1752 E Lugonia Ave Ste 117 #1442
Redlands, California 92374
Specialties
Medication ManagementAnxietyBipolar DisorderDepressionObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Stress
Client Focuses
AdultElders (65+)
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)