Melissa Mecka | MSN, PMHNP-BC

Melissa (she/her/hers) is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in New Jersey. She has close to 30 years of nursing experience and completed her psychiatric training at Wilkes Barr University. Melissa specializes in women’s health including postpartum depression and peri/menopause/postmenopausal symptoms. She also has 20+ years of experience and a special interest in working with older adults 65+. 

Trained as a Psych NP, Melissa is a generalist with experience in treating a wide range of conditions.

“I take a holistic approach in providing mental health care by working with my clients to tailor a treatment plan specific to their individual needs. Together, we ensure the treatment plan addresses all their concerns which may include mental, spiritual, and physical needs with the goal of optimizing  their overall health and wellbeing.”

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

  • Life Transitions

  • Trauma

Treatment Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Client Centered Therapy

  • Life Coaching

  • Interpersonal

  • Psychiatric Evaluation

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Behavior Modification

  • Medication Management

Insurance’s Accepted: