Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 42 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety and 10 more.
(she/her)
Ruth Esmeralda Mena, PMHNP, is a board-certified bi-lingual (Spanish & English). I have over eight years of diverse experience in community, outpatient, and acute care settings. I treat all mental health conditions. Each individual has a unique past, present, and future that will and have shaped them into who they are. I do not believe in prescribing or treating in a "one size fits all." I value and want input and feedback from my patients.
I am compassionate, open-minded, holistic, and solution-oriented. I hope that patients leave their appointments feeling like their concerns have been heard and fully addressed, they are respected and not judged, they clearly understand their treatment plan, and they have a more hopeful outlook for their future and present. I would love to help you empower yourself to heal and thrive through a holistic care approach that brings wellness to your mind, spirit, and body.
Client-oriented care, one on one. I would like to help my client improve their lives through evidence-based treatments and centered patient care with the highest quality in psychiatric and mental health.
I specialize in treating individuals across the lifespan with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, psychosis, and ADHD. With over eight years of diverse experience in community, outpatient, and acute care settings.
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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
CareFirst
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)
I have used it to work together as a team with my client to identify problems the client is facing and to develop strategies for addressing them to create positive solutions and coping skills.
Compassion Focused
I'm a compassionate PMHNP; I am here to help you navigate these challenging times.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I myself come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds, and I value the strength it provides me. I have the opportunity to communicate with people of different backgrounds and ethnicities and provide high-quality care with respect.
Motivational Interviewing
I used this method to help my clients make essential life changes.
8 ratings with written reviews
February 3, 2026
Mrs. Esmeralda has help me to slow down and manage one thing at a time. I’m a better teacher, wife and friend since my life has slowed down. Thank you Mrs. Ruth
January 7, 2026
I have had doctors before and they don't remember me they don't listen to me but Dr Ruth is always smiling and kind checking to see if I'm slipping and very direct .I do not want to lose her but my mixed up head means I forget things sometimes
November 5, 2025
I want to thank psychiatrist Ruth Esmeralda Mena for being so attentive, patient, and truly humane. She listened carefully, took the time to understand everything that was going on, and showed genuine compassion. What made a big difference is that she speaks Spanish perfectly, which made me feel completely comfortable expressing my problems and symptoms. It’s not easy to find a professional who combines knowledge, empathy, and clear communication like she does. Highly recommended!