Psychiatry in New Castle, Delaware Melissa Elesinmogun, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: In-office only. Telehealth not available
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Melissa Elesinmogun, PMHNP
Specializes In:
Melissa Elesinmogun, PMHNP, helps patients across Delaware achieve stability and improved quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a nurse practitioner and prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides comprehensive medication management for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors. Melissa is experienced in treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and also supports individuals managing substance use through medication-assisted treatment. She takes a collaborative approach, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s needs and goals. Melissa has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and first responders. She is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive environment where patients feel heard and supported. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, ongoing assessment, and careful medication management to help patients navigate complex mental health conditions and achieve meaningful progress. Melissa’s clinical interests include addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, as well as supporting patients through life transitions and stress-related conditions. She remains focused on providing thoughtful, patient-centered care that adapts to each stage of life and level of need. Outside of her clinical work, Melissa enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Massachusetts Global
FAQs
Please call us at 302-428-0205 to schedule an appointment with Melissa Elesinmogun.
Melissa Elesinmogun generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 302-428-0205 to find out Melissa Elesinmogun'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 Elesinmogun:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 302-428-0205 to see how we can help.
Yes, Melissa Elesinmogun is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Melissa Elesinmogun works at:
Melissa Elesinmogun only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 302-428-0205 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Melissa Elesinmogun is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: