Aju Alex
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
At LifeStance Health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person's unique needs.
Aju Alex has experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, alcohol disorder, and sleep disorders. She has her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southern University and is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Prior to working as a PMHNP she worked as an RN at in-patient psychiatric units in Kansas and Georgia, catering to the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. She was motivated to further her career as a PMHNP after seeing the struggles and trauma that caused patients to be hospitalized,homeless. She firmly believes that God has a purpose for everyone's life. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Business Administration from India. She believes everyone is unique and develops a treatment plan that includes psychotherapy and psychopharmacology to suit their needs. Aju uses active listening and supportive psychotherapy to connect with the individual with the intention of starting the healing process. Her hobbies include spending time with family, cooking, travelling, and playing board games with friends. She speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Hoarding
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Performance Anxiety
- Postpartum Depression
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Trauma
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Veterans
Location
151 Stagecoach TrlSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Texas
- Cigna – Texas
- Humana – Texas
- Optum – Texas
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – Texas
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
PMHNP
1067319, Texas