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Melody Higgins

(She/Her)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PMHNP

Currently accepting new clients. 

Clients I Work With

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and difficulties with focus or motivation. I also support individuals navigating trauma, grief, self-esteem concerns, and those exploring whether medication, therapy, or a combination of both may best support their mental health goals.

Approach

I believe effective mental health care begins with listening and understanding your unique story. Our first session focuses on meeting you where you are, exploring your concerns, identifying your goals, and reviewing what has or hasn't worked for you in the past. Together, we create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, therapy, lifestyle strategies, or a combination of approaches based on your individual needs. I strive to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and judgment-free environment where you feel supported, empowered, and actively involved in every step of your care. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms, build resilience, and develop practical tools so you can feel more confident, balanced, and fulfilled in your daily life.

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Children (6-10)
Teens (13-17)

Services Provided

Individual Therapy

Gender Identity

Woman

Specializations

Modalities

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Motivational Interviewing

Specialties

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Men’s Mental Health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment
Psychosis
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma & PTSD
Women’s Mental Health

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Cash

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Ascension
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Optum
Oscar Health
Quest
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Florida