Melissa Kenny, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC (she/her) has nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare and is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is dedicated to delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care. Growing up around first responders, Melissa understands the unique challenges they face. She also carries deep empathy for those affected by loss related to mental health and addiction, shaped by her personal experiences.
Melissa is devoted to supporting people from all walks of life, partnering with her clients to create individualized treatment plans that are integrative and person-centered. Her goal is to meet each person where they are and walk alongside them on their healing journey.
Melissa offers care in Oklahoma City and through Virtual Visits
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Problems Treated
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) · Dissociative Disorders · Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) · Autism (low support) · Bipolar Disorder · Binge Eating Disorder · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) · Panic Disorder · Social Phobia · Other Phobias · Anxiety Disorders · Insomnia · Attachment Issues · Behavioral Issues · Relationship Issues
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Special Interests
Youth Challenges · Substance Abuse · Addiction · Autism · Infertility · Pregnancy Loss · Peripartum Depression
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Populations Served
Ages 10 and Up · Foster Children · Veterans · First Responders · Military Members · The LGBTQIA+ Community · Marginalized Groups ·
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Treatment Methods
Lifestyle · Nutrition · Supplements · Mindfulness · Meditation · CBT · EDMR
I practice integrative psychiatry that incorporates research-based approaches including lifestyle management, nutritional approaches, sleep optimization, physical activity, natural medicine, anxiety reduction strategies, and several other forms of therapy and medications when needed.
In traditional psychiatry, often the approach is to focus on medications. Appointments are frequently only 10-15 minutes and often do not address important areas that help to improve mental health.
Prior to your initial appointment, you will be required to fill out comprehensive paperwork before your visit. I will thoroughly review the paperwork and have a plan of action ready to review with you on your first visit. We spend longer with our clients at the initial intake than most clinics. Your initial visit will last 1-1 1/2 hours. Follow up visits are longer as well, usually lasting 30 minutes to an hour depending on your needs. Together, I help you to achieve holistic changes to optimize your mental health.
