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MELISSA BOWMAN

(She/Her)
PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

I am a compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with dual certification in Pediatric Primary care and Fellowship training in Developmental Pediatrics. I see patients across the lifespan, from toddlers to older adults. I’m passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families thrive.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and a warm, approachable style to mental health care. I work closely with families to create personalized care plans that promote emotional well-being and developmental success. Whether navigating behavioral challenges or building coping skills, every step of the process is a collaborative and empowering journey for both kids and parents.

I provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions. I strongly believe in a comprehensive approach that isn't just focused on medication management of symptoms.

What you can expect from our first session

In our introductory session, you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We'll identify any current challenges or barriers to treatment and set mutual goals for our work together. From there, we'll discuss treatment options, including therapy and medication management if appropriate. I can provide EMDR and CBT therapy for school-aged children, adolescents, and adults. I look forward to working with you!


MELISSA's style is

Humorous
Solution-oriented
Empowering

Insurance carriers MELISSA accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about MELISSA

MS (Master of Science) at University of Rochester School of Nursing
License type: APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (New Mexico)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, Infertility, Transgender Issues, Diabetes, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy