Nikkia Wells, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA | Mindpath Health

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

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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.

Quick Facts

  • Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Gender: Female
  • Works with: Adolescents, adults, seniors
  • Languages: English
  • Location: 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr STE C121 La Jolla, CA 92037

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Walden University
  • Board Certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Location & Telehealth Availability

  • Sees patients in person in La Jolla at:
    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr STE C121 La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California

Areas of Focus

What patients are saying

Overall rating
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
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  • Nikkia Wells is empathetic and soft spoken. I don’t feel judged.

  • Great communication and useful recommendations.

  • I could not have had a better person to start this mental journey with.

  • I was nervous to make a good impression on Nikkia Wells, but she put me at ease.

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Nikkia Wells is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in La Jolla, California. Her profile lists the La Jolla office location at 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, STE C121, La Jolla, CA 92037.

Nikkia Wells’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. 

Nikkia Wells works with children and adolescents, adults, and seniors. 

Nikkia offers medication management.

Nikkia Wells’s office is located at 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, STE C121, La Jolla, CA 92037.

Nikkia Wells’s profile lists English as her language.

The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health. 

Nikkia Wells top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cigna, Community Health Group, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, SCAN-Medicare Advantage, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, TRICARE, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.