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Lisa Shallenberger(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Physician Assistant-Certified, PA-C
Florida
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Lisa Shallenberger completed her education at California State University at Northridge where she got her undergraduate degree. She continued her studies with Miami Dade College and completed the physician assistant program for which she graduated with honors and was recognized as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society. She holds a master’s degree in medical science from St. Francis University which she completed with honors adopted to the Delta Epsilon Sigma.

Currently, she has thirty years of extensive experience majoring in healthcare. She is passionate about achieving success in helping everyone find treatment in a positive and professional approach. Patient assessment and arriving at an understanding of each patient’s specific needs are at the core of her treatment approach. The characteristics that should be considered include the medical requirement and gene makeup to ensure that the plan developed suits the individual’s needs and plans for the future. This woman cycled through different areas before setting on psychiatry: she worked in neurology, pain medicine, cosmetics, and internal medicine. In the same period, she has also contributed to the Rosh Review, an academic and didactic review that helps students in the medical area reach their destination.


Message to clients

Lisa Shallenberger carries a certificate of further qualifications in psychiatry and works as a medical assistant. Here at MAVA Behavioral Health, she is dedicated to treating the patient in a friendly environment and tailoring a customized treatment plan according to the patient's needs. She is particularly interested in identifying the appropriate treatment for everyone in an optimistic, professional, and kind manner. Her approach to patient care is built on a thorough psychiatric diagnosis and the development of a personalized treatment plan. Taking into account medical demands and genetic background enables for more customized treatment and long-term goals.

However, one of the significant components of the specific treatment philosophy in Lisa’s practice is focus on patients’ health and genetics. She also understands that these are some of the factors that influence patients’ responses to various forms of treatment. Integrating this information into the care of her patients guarantees that every form of treatment being offered addresses the patient’s specific needs and has the highest likelihood of success.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 31 years


Saint Francis University (PA), Masters of Adult Health (MAH), 1992

Licensure

Florida: PA9110578

Supervisor: Henry Chavez Cuffaro(MD ME167005)


Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allegiance
  • AvMed
  • Bankers Life
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Optimum
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Prominence health
  • Simply Healthcare
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$300 (60min)