Hello, I’m Melinda Bates. Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar episodes, OCD, or maybe don’t know what you are feeling? I do not treat ADHD due to the type of medications that are used for treatment. I work with patients to find the most effective treatments to improve their mental health and be their best self. I provide medication management to decrease the symptoms of mental illness that affect quality of life. While I do provide therapy myself, I can work with your therapist to provide a collaborative approach to your care. You and I will work as a team to find the best treatment for you. I will provide evidence-based treatment options and education on the options so you can make an informed decision about your care. I look forward to working with you!
I want to take this time to get to know you, your history and what you are wanting to get out of treatment so that we can work together to find the right medication options to help achieve your goals.
I provide medication treatment and monitoring. Laboratory testing will be ordered as needed for medication monitoring or assessment and Genesight testing can be done at the patient’s request.
I have been working with adolescent and adult patients for 4 years in an outpatient setting. My biggest strengths are patients with depression, anxiety, Bipolar, OCD, and PTSD.
Patients who are open to medications to help improve their mental health.
Other specialties
I identify as
13 ratings with written reviews
April 2, 2026
She's very warm and authentic. Solution oriented and takes your feelings/thoughts into consideration. Open minded and intelligent. She's great! Definitely recommend.
February 24, 2026
Melinda is so kind and I have felt safe, valued, and like I have someone I can trust who is on my side. She uses personal experiences to let me know I'm not alone and I can conquer anything. Highly recommend and I can't thank her enough for advocating for me and believing in me.
January 23, 2026
I found Melinda very easy to talk to. She explains things in detail. She seems to truly care about what she does.