Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Melissa Hawkins, ARNP

Dr. Melissa Hawkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she/her)
6 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe trust is cultivated through transparency. I integrate evidence-based care with treatment. Treatment can open unique pathways towards emotional breakthrough and has shown a remarkable ability to reduce symptoms rapidly.

My approach to therapy

My motivation stems from witnessing the power of emotional breakthroughs when other treatments have fallen short. Clients often describe these sessions as life-changing moments of reconnection, insight, and hope. These breakthroughs remind me daily of he beauty and resilience of the human spirit and why this work matters so deeply.

What you can expect from me

From the beginning of my journey in mental health care, my guiding principle has been simple yet powerful: to meet each person with empathy, authenticity, and a deeply held belief in their capacity for healing. Across years of clinical work, I’ve witnessed how trauma, depression, anxiety, and life’s many challenges can weigh heavily on the people who seek support. Navigating these experiences isn’t easy but with trust, professional skill, and compassionate partnership, real transformation is absolutely possible. The first appointment is about building trust.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
  • License type
    ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Experiential, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2302 South Union Avenue Ste A5
    Tacoma, WA 98405