Melissa JETHANANDANI

Accepting Clients

I have 23 yrs experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & offer medication management & therapeutic support.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in California

Services

About My Clients

Choosing to seek support is a meaningful step, and you deserve a provider who listens deeply, respects your experiences, and works with you as a partner in your care. Whether you are feeling down, hopeless, unsure or overwhelmed, having a manic episode, anxiety, or sleep issues, we can work together to see if medications are appropriate.

My Background and Approach

I have experience in both outpatient and inpatient (private medical hospital) settings, along with crisis, triage, VA, community mental health and teaching both undergraduate and graduate programs. My approach is collaborative and grounded in compassion. We look at your symptoms, your strengths, and your goals together, and I help you make sense of what you’re experiencing in a way that feels clear and manageable. Medication can be part of the plan, but it’s never the whole story — your voice and your comfort guide the process. If you’re unsure about taking the next step, that’s completely okay. You’re welcome to reach out with questions or simply to see whether working together feels like a good fit. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves a safe, non‑judgmental space to talk about what they’re going through. You are more than a diagnosis, and your symptoms don’t define you—they’re part of a story we can understand together. I see treatment as a partnership. I’ll walk with you through your concerns, explain options clearly, and help you make choices that feel right for you. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I prescribe medication when it’s helpful, but I also believe in looking at the whole person—your strengths, your experiences, and your goals. Most of all, I believe in your ability to grow and heal. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Medication Management
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Bipolar
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

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