Melissa Manuel, NP

Melissa Manuel, NP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1261 Travis Blvd, Suite 190, Fairfield, CA
Melissa Cancio Manuel is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers compassionate, evidence-based care to adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges—including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work and believes in meeting each person exactly where they are, creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and empowering. With over 17 years of experience in mental health and behavioral healthcare, Melissa has worked across diverse care settings, including inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, dual diagnosis treatment, and integrated medical teams. She has had the privilege of serving veterans, active-duty military members, trauma survivors, and transitional-age youth. Her work is rooted in the understanding that every person’s mental health journey is unique, and healing happens best when treatment is grounded in respect, empathy, and shared decision-making. Melissa was drawn to Mindful Health Solutions because of our commitment to innovation, accessibility, and whole-person care. She is especially interested in interventional treatments because she has seen how traditional approaches aren't always enough for patients. Options like TMS, esketamine, and other advanced therapies provide healing that many patients may not have previously believed possible.

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About Melissa Manuel

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Manuel

Melissa Cancio Manuel is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers compassionate, evidence-based care to adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges—including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work and believes in meeting each person exactly where they are, creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and empowering. With over 17 years of experience in mental health and behavioral healthcare, Melissa has worked across diverse care settings, including inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, dual diagnosis treatment, and integrated medical teams. She has had the privilege of serving veterans, active-duty military members, trauma survivors, and transitional-age youth. Her work is rooted in the understanding that every person’s mental health journey is unique, and healing happens best when treatment is grounded in respect, empathy, and shared decision-making. Melissa was drawn to Mindful Health Solutions because of our commitment to innovation, accessibility, and whole-person care. She is especially interested in interventional treatments because she has seen how traditional approaches aren't always enough for patients. Options like TMS, esketamine, and other advanced therapies provide healing that many patients may not have previously believed possible.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Melissa’s clinical approach combines psychopharmacology with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions. She knows that healing begins with trust and that patients thrive when they feel heard, respected, and empowered. Whether someone is seeking support for a new concern or managing ongoing symptoms, Melissa strives to walk alongside patients with compassion and clarity, as they build self-awareness, process past wounds, and move forward with a renewed purpose.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Melissa Manuel, NP also offers online video visits for patients
Mindful Health Solutions
1261 Travis Blvd, Suite 190, Fairfield, CA 94533

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Frontier Nursing University, Master's in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1861738023

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Melissa Manuel has 2 office locations in Fairfield, view full addresses on Melissa Manuel's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Manuel?

Melissa Manuel frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Manuel on their profile.

What languages does Melissa Manuel speak?

Melissa Manuel speaks English.

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