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Dr. Merline Covington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a psychiatric practitioner, I’m committed to offering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for individuals of all ages throughout California. I work closely with each patient and their families to understand their unique needs and create supportive, personalized treatment plans. My goal is to provide guidance, clarity, and hope to help patients build a foundation for healthier, more fulfilling lives.

My approach to therapy

I am especially passionate about supporting patients navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, social phobia, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, anger-management concerns, trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, and psychosis. I strive to meet every patient with empathy and evidence-based guidance, helping them move toward greater stability and well-being.

What you can expect from me

Through clinically grounded, empathetic care, I help patients build meaningful coping skills that strengthen resilience and promote long-term well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP at West Coast University, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Chamberlain University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole