Amelia Jester, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Mindpath College Health serves college and university students, faculty, and staff.
Ami Jester is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than seven years of experience, including exploring the country as a travel nurse. Ami is focused on improving LGBTQIA+ patients’ experiences in healthcare settings and is passionate about raising the bar in LGBTQIA+ health. She wants her patients to be successful in school, work, and relationships, as a person who will always be learning and growing. Ami respects each patient’s unique experiences in the world and understands how the intersectionality of multiple identities affects it. The beautiful thing about mental health treatment is that it looks different for each person depending on their goals, and Ami is excited to discover how she can work collaboratively to achieve them.
Ami is from Kansas City, Missouri and discovered that the West Coast is truly the best coast. Her hobbies include taking her dog to the beach and watching women’s soccer. She can’t wait to root for the Slugs!
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Adults
- Languages: English
- Location: 740 Front St STE 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – University of Missouri Columbia
- Board Certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location & Telehealth Availability
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Sees patients in person in Santa Cruz – College Health at:
740 Front St STE 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- LGBTQIA+
Office Location
What patients are saying
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it felt a lot like an initial visit. was mostly asked a lot of standard questions that just painted the picture of who I am.
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My clinician was very helpful and supportive.
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Ami is awesome…. front desk is welcoming .. . great place for UCSC staff as well as students
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Amelia Jester is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in Santa Cruz, California. Her profile lists the Santa Cruz office location at 740 Front St, STE 220, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Amelia Jester’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Amelia Jester works with adults.
Amelia offers medication management.
Amelia Jester’s office is located at 740 Front St, STE 220, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Amelia Jester’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Amelia Jester top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cash – Self Pay, Cigna, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, Sutter, TRICARE, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.