Melissa Mecka
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC Practice: Lavender
New Jersey
Accepting Online
Updated April 24, 2023
Melissa Mecka
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life coaching
- Loss, grief, and bereavement
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Insomnia & sleep issues
Professional statement
Melissa is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Master’s of Science at Seton Hall University. Melissa's specializations include Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia & Sleep Issues, Life Coaching, Grief, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Stress Management and Women's Issues.
We believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access which is why we strive to respond to clients right away or within 24 hours of inquiry; and we always have appointments available within one week. Our team of friendly, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners care deeply for their communities and are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care that is backed by science.
At Lavender, we help people flourish. Our specialities include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Health Plans Inc.
- Healthcare Partners
- Meritain Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tufts Health Plan
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $140 (20min)
Location(s)
Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Closed
- Tue 10am - 8pm
- Wed Closed
- Thu 10am - 8pm
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Licensure
New Jersey: 26NN11066900
Languages
English