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Melvina Esiaka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Melvina Esiaka, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than a decade of nursing experience, including acute inpatient behavioral health, Med-surg, LTC as well as school nurse. I earned my MSN in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from Northern Kentucky University and completed 550 supervised clinical hours caring for people across the lifespan. My clinical experience includes depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance-use concerns, and other mental-health needs.

My approach to therapy

I provide compassionate, respectful, and evidence-based care that starts with listening to you and understanding what matters most in your life. We’ll work together to identify your goals and consider an individualized plan, which may include medication management, education, and follow-up support. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space and to support your recovery and well-being.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for me to learn about your concerns, history, strengths, and goals. I’ll listen, ask questions, and work with you to understand what kind of support may be helpful. Together, we can discuss next steps and develop an individualized treatment plan, including medication options when appropriate.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Northern Kentucky University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Biofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic, Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Seeking Safety, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Play, Motivational Interviewing, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Igbo