Melanie Nielsen Verified Provider

Melanie Nielsen is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Kaysville, Utah, providing comprehensive mental health care through Functional Minds Psychiatry & Wellness.

She offers medication management and brief psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults with specialties in addiction, dual diagnosis, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders.

Clients appreciate her holistic, personalized approach and highlight feeling truly heard, with one reviewer crediting her with identifying an accurate diagnosis after years of being misdiagnosed elsewhere.

What kinds of treatment does Melanie Nielsen offer?

Melanie provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management and brief psychotherapy in both in-person and telehealth formats.

Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, all tailored to each person’s unique needs.

The practice emphasizes a root cause philosophy, using in depth testing to identify underlying factors like nutrient deficiencies or hormonal shifts that may contribute to mental health symptoms.

Who can get help here?

Melanie works with children, teens and adults, including those managing addiction and dual diagnosis.

She offers affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and specialized support for women’s mental health (including perinatal and postpartum care) and men’s health.