Nikkia Wells, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Nikki integrates empathy and compassion into her treatment philosophy, using both person-centered and holistic approaches. She combines mindfulness and wellness strategies with traditional psychiatric treatments to nurture both the mind and body, enhancing her patients’ overall well-being. Motivated to positively impact others’ lives, Nikki finds it both humbling and rewarding to support individuals during their toughest times and to witness their paths to recovery and resilience. Outside work, Nikki enjoys hiking, cycling, practicing yoga, and continuous learning through reading and workshops, activities that enrich her personal growth and deepen her patient connections. Passionate about culinary arts, Nikki also shares recipes and cooking tips with her patients, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Walden University
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
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
- Addiction disorders
- Compulsive gambling
- End-of-life issues
- LGBTQIA+
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual disorders
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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Nikkia Wells is empathetic and soft spoken. I don’t feel judged.
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Great communication and useful recommendations.
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I could not have had a better person to start this mental journey with.
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I was nervous to make a good impression on Nikkia Wells, but she put me at ease.
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Dr. Wells made me feel at ease and heard when speaking with her. As someone with anxiety especially opening up about past traumas, I felt safe and comfortable speaking with her.
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I absolutely love Nikkia Wells!! She’s s perfect fit for me and my needs.
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I feel good about my clinician and am encouraged about positive outcomes.
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I felt heard by my clinician and look forward to working with her
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I have so many life experiences that caused my anxiety. Glad to take a look at them, all of them.
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I love that my clinician is a straight shooter, no beating around the bush, very transparent, that’s the doctor’s i love!
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I pray I can begin to heal and find my own direction essentially on my own.
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I talked a lot. Think that’s what I needed most.
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I’m grateful for Nikkia and the help I receive from her.
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Ms. Nikki Wells is incredible, never had a clinician that picked up on my needs as well as her. I feel that I can completely put my absolute trust in her and I already have on some very deep and very personal situations that have happened in my past that
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My psychiatrist was kind understanding and helpful.
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Nikki is excellent. A great listener. Very encouraging.
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Nikki is professional and methodical, thorough. She is accommodating and practical with navigating the right prescription for me, respectful of my professional knowledge while maintaining best practice procedures and Tx plan.
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Nikki Wells is the best psychiatrist I have ever had through the years; I would never change her for anyone. She is so down to earth and very knowledgeable. I always look forward to my appointments with her, she makes my appointments the true highlight of
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Nikkia listens well and explains things in a respectful way, covering all the bases. She is knowledgeable about the medications and how they might help me.
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NP. Nikkia Wells is absolutely a fabulous clinician. She was not only personable, but her expertise in trying to facilitate medication management gave us the confidence that she is an excellent fit.
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She is very good and very smart and nice and easy to talk to
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She was easy to talk to
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The clinician was VERY thorough and easy to work with. Wonderful personality and made me feel comfortable