Melissa Herrera, DNP, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience caring for children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Loyola University Chicago and brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to psychiatric care.

Melissa has worked in both pediatric and adult environments, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Loyola Medicine, and Advocate Health Care. Her background spans inpatient psychiatry, outpatient care, residential treatment, and acute stabilization settings. This breadth of experience allows her to support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and co-occurring conditions across the lifespan.

While Melissa has a strong interest and additional experience working with children and adolescents, she values continuity of care and understands the importance of supporting patients and families as needs evolve over time. She emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and education, ensuring that patients and caregivers feel informed and supported in treatment decisions.

At Fulfill Health, Melissa provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults. She is known for her calm, approachable style and her commitment to creating individualized treatment plans that respect each patient’s goals, strengths, and life circumstances.