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Melissa Mecka

MSN, PMHNP-BC
She/her/hers

Licensed in: New Jersey

Focus areas: students (18+), seniors, and new or expecting parents

Education: Wilkes Barr University

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Melissa, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 30 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across New Jersey, specializing in women’s health, including postpartum depression and perimenopause/postmenopausal symptoms, with a special interest in working with older adults (65+) on mental health, loss, grief, and bereavement. My strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care was established through my master’s degree and psychiatric training at Wilkes University.

As a psych NP, my background includes treating a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, which supports a comprehensive and individualized approach to care.

I have a holistic approach to patient care considering all domains that can lead to their mental health concerns/diagnosis. I believe in working in collaboration with my patients to meet their individual and unique goals of treatment.

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • enjoy mixing honesty with a little humor
  • could use support finding your footing again
  • are navigating aging with curiosity and hope
  • are working toward being more patient with yourself
  • are hoping to feel less controlled by your thoughts

Specialties

Older adults 65+ mental health Women's issues Maternal mental health (pre/postpartum) Loss, grief, & bereavement Relationship issues Stress management Family issues Anxiety Depression

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Client-centered therapy Life coaching Interpersonal therapy Psychiatric evaluation Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Reviews

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“My appointment went fine. Melissa is a kind, caring person. I felt like I can continue with her care.”

— R. C.

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“Melissa made me feel comfortable. She is a good choice for me.”

— A. Z.

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“She was very helpful. I felt supported during my session with her.”

— R. S.

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“I felt very comfortable speaking with Melissa today. She is so knowledgeable, and I feel that I'm going to definitely be helped by her.”

— M. S.

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“She was welcoming, made me feel very comfortable and ready to talk, informative and descriptive when discussing details and medications.”

— C. P.