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Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Available both in-person and online
150 E Bloomingdale Ave Ste 126 Brandon, FL 33511
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 Win Life Psychiatric Care now - (813) 686-5307

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

150 E Bloomingdale Ave

Ste 126

Brandon, FL 33511 map

(813) 686-5307

Valrico, FL 33596

Website
I am happy to see patients both in person and via tele-health with EVENING and WEEKEND availability.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
Standard Visit $150, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (813) 686-5307
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

150 E Bloomingdale Ave

Ste 126

Brandon, FL 33511 map

(813) 686-5307

Valrico, FL 33596

Website
I am happy to see patients both in person and via tele-health with EVENING and WEEKEND availability.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
Standard Visit $150, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Standard Visit $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AvMed
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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If using insurance copays are collected prior to each visit. If self-pay, fees are collected at the time of service.
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (813) 686-5307
"
If using insurance copays are collected prior to each visit. If self-pay, fees are collected at the time of service.
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (813) 686-5307

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Melissa Nicholas

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Florida / APRN11015689 Melissa Nicholas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Frontier Nursing University, DNP, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (813) 686-5307
"
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (813) 686-5307

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Psychosis
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Melissa takes the time to get to know her clients in order to build a good rapport and a good therapeutic relationship. Melissa encourages her clients to partake in decision-making pertaining to their treatment goals. She incorporates evidence-based practice and medication management to provide the best quality of care for her clients.
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (813) 686-5307
"
Melissa takes the time to get to know her clients in order to build a good rapport and a good therapeutic relationship. Melissa encourages her clients to partake in decision-making pertaining to their treatment goals. She incorporates evidence-based practice and medication management to provide the best quality of care for her clients.
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (813) 686-5307


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)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (813) 686-5307
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (813) 686-5307

Location

Primary Location

150 E Bloomingdale Ave

Ste 126

Brandon, FL 33511

(813) 686-5307

Additional Location

Valrico, FL 33596

(813) 686-5307
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I am happy to see patients both in person and via tele-health with EVENING and WEEKEND availability.
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (813) 686-5307
"
I am happy to see patients both in person and via tele-health with EVENING and WEEKEND availability.
Photo of Melissa Nicholas - Win Life Psychiatric Care , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Win Life Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (813) 686-5307