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Melissa Maxwell, Nurse Practitioner

Melissa Maxwell, MSN, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in San Francisco, California

Specialties:
Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression/feeling down Intense mood changes Panic attacks Self-esteem Stress management +26
Ages Served
15-64
Manages Medications
Yes
Accepts Insurance

About Melissa Maxwell (She/Her)

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from Western Governor’s University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. I strive to create a collaborative relationship with my clients. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship begins with understanding my clients as they see themselves and the goals that they have for themselves. This understanding allows for an individual treatment plan to be created which may include medication management, motivational interviewing and brief supportive therapy to address my client’s needs. I believe that the best treatment outcomes are found in a multidisciplinary treatment approach, therefore I often encourage my patients to consider combined treatment with therapists.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide medication management for ages 15 and older. My specialty areas include addiction, anger management, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorders. I look forward to working with you to meet your mental health goals.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Intense mood changes
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Fertility
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Western Governors University
  • Breckinridge School of Nursing
  • Indiana Wesleyan University

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See what our patients are saying about Melissa Maxwell

I’ve always received very professional, efficient, kind, and attentive care from Dr. Maxwell for years. I highly recommend her as someone who is not only admirable but extremely well trained and knowledgeable in her profession.
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May 09, 2026
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Very efficient. Easy to place and receive information. The staff is remarkable. Quick, fast and efficient but thorough.
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Jun 18, 2026
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Excellent experience
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Jun 24, 2026
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Excellent experience
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Melissa Maxwell, Psychiatry in San Francisco, California

Melissa Maxwell

Psychiatry in San Francisco, California

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