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Melissa Kirkendall

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC RootedMind Psychiatry
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Medication Management, Psychotic Disorders,
In network with Aetna, United Healthcare

Introduction

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about making high-quality mental health care more accessible while creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, not rushed or reduced to a diagnosis. My path to psychiatry was shaped by both clinical experience and a deeper recognition that many clients struggle to find care that truly fits their lives. Long wait times, limited access, and impersonal visits, leave clients feeling stuck. I provide care that is grounded, personalized, and delivered in a way that meets you where you are.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • APNP #293165 (FL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Recovery
  • People with Disabilities
  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Melissa Kirkendall accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Eval $125
  • Follow up $75 - $125

Locations

RootedMind Psychiatry
Clearwater, FL 33760-3739
Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA)
  • National Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (NAPMHNP)

FAQ

Is Melissa Kirkendall accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Kirkendall is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Melissa Kirkendall offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Kirkendall does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Melissa Kirkendall specialize in? Melissa Kirkendall specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Medication Management, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Trauma.
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