Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 41 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and 10 more.
Hello, I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My practice includes medication management and therapy. With an extensive background in nursing, I value educating my patients on the possibilities and building an excellent care plan with them. I have a calm and pleasant demeanor that can be helpful when you need it most. The most exciting thing I do in my career is helping people enjoy their lives again.
The first session can be about 1 hour long. We dive deep into your history, family history, medical history of both you and your family. We decide on the best action to take from where you are at now.
I am very calm, and soothing, helping those having mental health needs. I listen well, and do not push regarding the person's comfort zone. No one is judged for their past or any of their issues.
My calling is to help people live their best lives. If you are motivated to make positive changes with or without medication, I can help. If you want to learn more about your medication, reduce your medication or if your medication isn't helping anymore, contact me to help you.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral sessions helping you learn a better way of thinking and how that effects your feelings and behaviors. Weekly homework and discussions in short 30 minute meetings.
Narrative
Great for people in high stress situations that need to vent. I provide a therapeutic environment that peppers in educated advice.
3 ratings with written reviews
October 29, 2025
Melissa is great, very thorough, and caring.
June 3, 2025
I've been very pleased with her treatment and suggestions. They've been a big help and I'm feeling optimistic in my healing journey thanks to her.
April 9, 2025
She's the best!