Merissa McFadden, PMHNP
(she/her)SERVICES PROVIDED
Psychiatry
CASH-PAY INTAKE FEE
$250
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
Aetna
Ambetter
Baylor Scott & White
Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
Carelon / Beacon
Cigna / Evernorth
Curative
Devoted Health
Healthsmart
Imagine Health
Lucent Health
Magellan
Meritain Health
Multiplan
Oscar Health Plan / Optum
Sana Benefits
Surest
Tricare
WebTPA
UnitedHealthcare / Optum
BIO
My treatment approach to mental health is both integrative and holistic. I begin by building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and open communication, ensuring a clear understanding of each client’s unique needs. My philosophy of care emphasizes collaboration, combining patient education, evidence-based medication management, and therapy with attention to the medical, psychological, and social factors that may influence mental well-being. I am committed to helping individuals find stability, achieve personal growth, and improve their overall quality of life.
EXPERTISE
Conflict with Friends
Shyness / High Sensitivity
Boundaries / Assertiveness
Fear of Rejection
Social Isolation / Loneliness
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Existential Issues
Personal Growth
Alcohol Use
Impulse Control Issues
Self-Harm
Sleep Problems
Loss or Grief
Chronic Illness
Stress-Related Illness
Life Transitions
Stress / Burnout
ADD / ADHD
Lack of Emotional Awareness
Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
Perfectionism
Shame
Not Happy or Satisfied with life
Depression
Mood Swings
Procrastination
Trauma / PTSD
War / Combat
Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
Women's Issues
Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
Racial Identity
Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
CLIENT AGE GROUPS
0 – 2
3 – 5
6 – 8
9 – 11
12 – 14
15 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 39
40 – 64
65+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
MEETING PREFERENCES
Online or In-Person
IN-PERSON OFFICE
Plano Office
5038 Tennyson Parkway
Ste B, Plano, TX 75024
- I conduct therapy in English.
- My clinical focus is primarily on treating Conflict with Friends, Shyness / High Sensitivity, Boundaries / Assertiveness, Fear of Rejection, Social Isolation / Loneliness, Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I provide Psychiatry and work primarily with clients aged 18 – 24, 25 – 39 and 40 – 64.
- I offer both secure telehealth sessions across TX and in-person appointments at my office in Ste B, Plano, TX.
- I am currently in-network with Aetna, Ambetter, Baylor Scott & White, Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO, Carelon / Beacon, Cigna / Evernorth, Curative, Devoted Health, Healthsmart, Imagine Health, Lucent Health, Magellan, Meritain Health, Multiplan, Oscar Health Plan / Optum, Sana Benefits, Surest, Tricare, WebTPA and UnitedHealthcare / Optum. Please note that specific plan coverage must be verified prior to your first session. For out-of-network or uninsured patients, my standard intake fee is $250.
- My availability to new clients fluctuates based on my current openings. The fastest and most accurate way to check my exact availability and secure an appointment is to use the booking calendar directly on this page.
- Please note that my practice and the i2iConnect platform does not provide emergency services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency or having thoughts of suicide, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.