Janet James-Melvin
(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Hello and welcome. My goal is to help you achieve mental and physical peace.
Samaritan Psychiatry and Wellness is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based mental health practice dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. We hold a particular commitment to supporting patients and families affected by autism, offering specialized care and understanding. Our Mission: At Samaritan Psychiatry and Wellness, our mission is to foster healing, peace, and well-being in our community. Guided by faith and a dedication to compassionate service, we strive to serve each individual with integrity, collaboration, and motivation. We are committed to promoting the best possible outcomes for a fulfilling life. Our experienced team offers thoughtful assessments and personalized treatment plans to address a wide range of mental health challenges, empowering patients to approach life’s complexities with resilience and renewed vitality.
Practice hours (MST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Cognitive Functioning
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Learning Disorder
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People with disabilities
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Medication Management
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Medication Management
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) – Arizona
- Beacon – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Cigna – Arizona
- First Health – Arizona
- Humana – Arizona
- Medicaid – Arizona
- Medicare – Arizona
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Arizona
- Multiplan – Arizona
- Optum – Arizona
- United Health Care – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
PMHNP-BC
ANCC
AP8395, Arizona
Family Nurse Practitioner
AANP
AP8395, Arizona
Education
University of Phoenix
MS (Master of Science in Nursing), 2015
Maryville University
MS (Master of Psychiatric Health), 2020
University of Phoenix
MS (Master of Science), 2011