Melissa Merlin(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC
New York
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Family issues- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Life transitions-
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Professional statement
Melissa is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Masters' of Science at SUNY Buffalo University. Melissa's specializations include Anxiety, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, LGBTQIA+ Care, Family Issues, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Stress Management and ADHD.
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 specialties include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 15 years
LAVENDER PSYCHIATRY, PMHNP, 2021 - Present
SUBURBAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PMHNP, 2012 - Present
HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES, PMHNP, 2010 - 2012
SUNY BUFFALO, MS, PMHNP, 2010
SUNY BUFFALO, BS, NURSING, 2006
Licensure
New York: 401284Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
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
Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CDPHP
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- GEHA
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- The Empire Plan
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (20min)