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Melanie Velez

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus

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Available both in-person and online
Springfield, OR 97477
I specialize in Depression, OCD, & ADHD through holistic psychiatry, caring for body, mind, heart, and spirit within the relational field, the community, and the cycles and beauty of nature. We are designed for interconnectedness, but we were not always given a healthy model for meaningful connection. My prescribing, therapy, and groups are informed by Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Relational Somatic Healing, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Integrative Women’s Health Certification Program with Dr. Szal, and some of my traditional wisdom teachers from the Zapotec, Cree Nation, Japanese and Celtic lineages.
Balanced, thoughtful approaches to medications and in-person ketamine-assisted therapy are seen in the context of your stage of life, new evidence about hormones, the attention demands of fast-paced lives, diet, depth of self-knowledge, and more. Medications do not work on a one-size-fits-all plan, and most of my patients work toward goals of no medications.
While in past years I have treated severe eating disorders and personality disorders, I do not treat those conditions in this part of my practice, I do offer unique care options for individuals going through major life changes, suffering severe depression and OCD, issues of focus and performance, minor-attracted persons, and hoarding/clutter concerns.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melanie Velez now - (458) 299-8838

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Springfield, OR 97477

(458) 299-8838
My website
For holistic psychiatry, talk therapy, in-person ketamine therapy start here: www.valant.io/prospectivepatient/VPSandGinkgoWellCare.
Standard Visit $300, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (458) 299-8838
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Springfield, OR 97477

(458) 299-8838
My website
For holistic psychiatry, talk therapy, in-person ketamine therapy start here: www.valant.io/prospectivepatient/VPSandGinkgoWellCare.
Standard Visit $300, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Standard Visit $300

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • PacificSource (non-OHP)
  • Providence
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I am in-network with Providence and PacificSource (non-OHP), and soon will be with Regence BCBS and Moda. Cash pay is $150/30 minutes. Ketamine-assisted therapy is not covered by insurance, though you can sign a partial opt-out and obtain a superbill to seek insurance reimbursement on your own.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
or call with questions - (458) 299-8838
"
I am in-network with Providence and PacificSource (non-OHP), and soon will be with Regence BCBS and Moda. Cash pay is $150/30 minutes. Ketamine-assisted therapy is not covered by insurance, though you can sign a partial opt-out and obtain a superbill to seek insurance reimbursement on your own.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
or call with questions - (458) 299-8838

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Oregon / 202200050NP-PP Melanie King Velez
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Doctorate of Nursing Practice- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctorate DNP, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from California Institute of Integral Studies Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Research / 2022
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (458) 299-8838
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (458) 299-8838

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Depression
  • Ecological Grief & Existential Distress
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Racial Trauma & Cultural Bereavement
  • Spirituality
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Some people work with me just on psychiatric medications or life-saving ketamine therapy maintenance. Most choose to additionally explore their own relationship to self, others, culture, and spirituality or meaning through all phases of life. This culture is bent toward a loneliness epidemic, disconnection from the environment we rely on, and discarding of its elders. We slow & reconnect together.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
or call with questions - (458) 299-8838
"
Some people work with me just on psychiatric medications or life-saving ketamine therapy maintenance. Most choose to additionally explore their own relationship to self, others, culture, and spirituality or meaning through all phases of life. This culture is bent toward a loneliness epidemic, disconnection from the environment we rely on, and discarding of its elders. We slow & reconnect together.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
or call with questions - (458) 299-8838

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic (AEDP)
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational Somatic Healing & Ecotherapy
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I am currently finishing Level 2 AEDP including video-supervision phase. Also I am newer to Relational Somatic Healing, an important standalone & complement to AEDP and psychedelic work. I do not offer home ketamine prescribing, but I offer KAP via partnering therapists, groups, & with me directly. I weave connection to community building, nature, and cultural wisdom as needed.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
or call with questions - (458) 299-8838
"
I am currently finishing Level 2 AEDP including video-supervision phase. Also I am newer to Relational Somatic Healing, an important standalone & complement to AEDP and psychedelic work. I do not offer home ketamine prescribing, but I offer KAP via partnering therapists, groups, & with me directly. I weave connection to community building, nature, and cultural wisdom as needed.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
or call with questions - (458) 299-8838

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Springfield, OR 97477

(458) 299-8838
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For holistic psychiatry, talk therapy, in-person ketamine therapy start here: www.valant.io/prospectivepatient/VPSandGinkgoWellCare.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Take the first step to help. Call now - (458) 299-8838
"
For holistic psychiatry, talk therapy, in-person ketamine therapy start here: www.valant.io/prospectivepatient/VPSandGinkgoWellCare.
Photo of Melanie Velez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Melanie Velez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BA Mus
Take the first step to help. Call now - (458) 299-8838