Melissa Patiño, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Practitioner dedicated who earned her Master’s degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University, bringing valuable experience from hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community mental health settings.
Passionate about innovation and lifelong learning, Dr. Patiño has expanded her interests into functional and integrative psychiatry, exploring the underlying biological, nutritional, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health while embracing a whole-person approach to healing. She is also actively pursuing education in psychedelic-assisted therapies and other emerging treatments for depression and mood disorders, reflecting her commitment to advancing patient care through responsible, science-driven innovation.
Patients can expect: to feel heard, understood, and empowered, and she works collaboratively to create individualized treatment plans for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. Patients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental provider who values trust, education, and shared decision-making while helping them build resilience, restore balance, and achieve lasting emotional wellness.
Dr. Patiño is fluent in English, & Spanish. Motto to live by:
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.”
