BOARD CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER
53-82604-082 , Kansas
Melissa Laughrey
(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Accepting clients
Updated 10 days ago
Dr. Melissa Laughrey DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC specializes in psychiatric mental health and medication management serving children and adults
Melissa Laughrey, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Kansas and over 25 years of experience in mental health nursing. She provides compassionate, person-centered care to individuals and families across all stages of life. Melissa has worked extensively with diverse populations, including children, older adults, and individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her practice is grounded in the belief that healing begins through authentic connection and deep respect for each person's lived experience. She is committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey.
In person only
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideationLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (CDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Social Anxiety
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People with disabilities
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Medication Management
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Step-free entry
- Wide doorway
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Cenpatico – Kansas
- ChampVA – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- Medicare – Kansas
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Kansas
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
Certificates
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
ANCC
Education
University of Kansas
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), 2023