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Hi, I’m Melissa, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Rooted Mind Psychiatric Services. Just like trees, we need strong roots to stay grounded, especially when facing anxiety, depression, or other mood concerns. I provide medication management as one tool to help support greater balance, resilience, and overall well-being. I focus on you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis, combining medication, lifestyle guidance, and practical coping strategies.
I want to understand your story. During the intake, we will review your history and concerns, explore treatment options, and identify next steps that feel right for you. My approach is to provide care where you feel heard, informed, and confident in your treatment options.
I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and discussing what you’re going through without judgment. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and guided by genuine curiosity about each client I work with. I bring over a decade of mental health experience, including nearly 7 years as a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and completed my nurse practitioner training at Drexel University.
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
During our time together, I provide supportive guidance and practical strategies to help you manage stressors and improve daily functioning.
4 ratings with written reviews
March 6, 2026
Melissa is excellent at listening and getting the whole picture. She is meticulous and very thoughtful in her approach.
June 1, 2025
I cannot be happier that I found Melissa! She is a caring, warm, open minded provider who has helped me really over come one of the hardest points in my life. She listens to all of my concerns, past experiences, and current ones throughly. She is able to provide real time feedback while challenging me to keep progressing in a positive way!
May 13, 2025
Melissa creates an environment that feels open minded and encouraging, which allows me to feel comfortable to share authentically and openly myself. She allows space for all emotions and encourages self acceptance and self-love but is also challenging and helps me to understand other perspectives. She is able to discern which approach is needed for the situation. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone, her human approach to therapy makes her an asset to all.