Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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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 - (702) 710-9260
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (702) 710-9260
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Nevada / APRN-CNP 878186 Melissa Michelle Nicholas
- In Practice for 5 years
- Frontier Nursing University, DNP, Graduated 2023
- Certificate from 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 - (702) 710-9260
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Medication Management
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (702) 710-9260
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)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (702) 710-9260
Location
Additional Location
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 710-9260Nearby Areas
Dr. Melissa Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (702) 710-9260