Jari Pohankova Verified Provider

Jari Pohankova is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Agoura Hills, California offering psychiatric care through LifeStance Health.

With over 15 years of experience working with psychiatric patients at UCLA Jari brings a holistic skills first philosophy to mental health treatment addressing mental, physical, nutritional, relational, and stress management factors alongside clinical care.

What does Jari Pohankova treat and how?

Jari provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for conditions including depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder and PTSD, OCD and ADHD, insomnia and eating disorders, substance use, and postpartum depression.

Jari’s therapeutic toolkit includes CBT and DBT, ACT and EMDR, ERP, MBCT, and CBT for insomnia.

Who is this practice a good fit for?

Her practice primarily serves adults ages 18 to 64. Jari also offers affirming care for transgender clients and conducts sessions in Farsi, Hebrew, and Spanish.

What makes Jari’s approach to psychiatric care different?

Pohankova emphasizes a “skills-first” philosophy, captured in the idea that pills don’t teach skills. Rather than relying solely on medication, she focuses on building practical coping tools and emotional resilience alongside any prescription decisions.

The office is located at on Chesebro Road in Agoura Hills. Telehealth sessions are available. She accepts insurance through multiple carriers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.