Mental Health

In case of emergency or urgent care: call 911 or consult one of the local hospital emergency rooms.

Mental health clinicians at Magers Health and Wellness Center

Counselors and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are available for scheduled appointments.
Call 417-836-4000 to schedule an appointment.
Review the Disclosure of Psychiatric and Counseling Services and Informed Consent.

I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with a Master of Science in Nursing. I have over 12 years of nursing experience and 2 years of advanced practice in mental health care. I specialize in treating individuals aged 16 and older across the full spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses, including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, I am committed to fostering therapeutic relationships that empower patients in their journey toward mental wellness. My clinical expertise is grounded in holistic care, patient education, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to each individual's unique needs.

I have a Master of Science in Nursing and specialty as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have a diverse background in nursing including 8 years of experience in psychiatry, long-term/skilled nursing, nursing management, ICU, and urgent care services. Aside from this position, I work at Ozark Center in Joplin where I provide inpatient psychiatric medication management and I am the medical director for the ACT-TAY program where I see ages 16-25 with severe psychiatric illness. I provide psychiatric evaluation and referral, medication management (including complex regimens), and psychotherapy for adolescence through older adulthood. I am dedicated to ensuring I provide a non-judgmental, accepting, educational, and therapeutic environment to all of my patients (of diverse backgrounds). I am able to treat and manage a wide range of psychiatric illnesses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, panic disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, addiction, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, ADHD, adjustment disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and general stress. I believe in an approach to mental health that includes both psychology and psychiatry services. My goal as your psychiatric provider is to help you live your best life and be your best person.

Melissa earned her Master’s in Counseling from Missouri State University and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her goal is to help each patient improve their quality of life by providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their individual needs.

My approach to therapy is relaxed and friendly. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment to process and integrate past experiences and current struggles. I have experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and marital issues.

Call 417-836-5116 for an appointment

Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help manage your crisis/emergency situation.
If you have a crisis, you can get help 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-494-7355.

Inpatient facility providing intensive and general psychiatric care for the adult population.