Melissa Fisher, Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Fisher is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care. She has been practicing medicine since 2003. Melissa is dual-certified as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. After working several years in hematology/oncology, she transitioned into psychiatry and completed a post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has been working in psychiatry for 10+ years and has experience treating adults of all ages in inpatient/skilled nursing and outpatient settings. Melissa is adept in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, and bipolar disorders, among others. She seeks to treat each person with respect, kindness, and empathy. Melissa works in collaboration with her clients while using an evidence-based approach to achieve the best outcomes. Throughout life’s challenges, she desires to learn what is important to each client and seeks to develop treatment goals together. Melissa strives to help each client achieve the best outcomes by providing quality care that includes a holistic approach, including medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modifications. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time outside with her family and two black labs.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- Retirement
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Azusa Pacific University
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Regis University
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 925-282-1778 to schedule an appointment with Melissa Fisher.
Melissa Fisher generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Melissa Fisher's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Melissa Fisher:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Melissa Fisher is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Melissa Fisher works at:
Yes, Melissa Fisher does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Melissa Fisher is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: