Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Available both in-person and online
150 East Bloomingdale Avenue Ste 126 Brandon, FL 33511
Let's Connect (813) 524-1014
Do you struggle with feeling low, disconnected from yourself and others? Have a hard time concentrating or put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. Dr. Nicholas believes it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Dr. Nicholas has a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who specializes in treating adults for ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders, along with a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses.
Melissa is a caring and empathetic provider who believes in a holistic, patient-centered, and collaborative approach when providing psychiatric and mental health treatment. She takes the time to get to know her clients in order to build a good rapport and a good therapeutic relationship. Now accepting new patients!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Melissa Nicholas now - (813) 524-1014
Let's Connect (813) 524-1014
Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Medicare
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (813) 524-1014
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Florida / APRN11015689 Dr. Melissa Nicholas
- In Practice for 5 years
- Frontier Nursing University, DNP, Graduated 2023
- Membership with American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (813) 524-1014
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (813) 524-1014
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (813) 524-1014
Location
Additional Location
Bradenton, FL 34209
(813) 524-1014Nearby Areas
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (813) 524-1014