Dr. Melissa Turkal, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Melissa Turkal, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PA

At a glance

Accepts 17 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at LifeStance Health - Pennsylvania
Speaks English
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth
5.00
4 reviews

Recent reviews

My need for psychological help with very difficult. Dr Turkal was the only doctor to actually take time to listen and ask pertinent questions that were specific to my needs. She has an extensive background in many fields of psychiatry. To me she was the best.

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In-network insurances

Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

More about Dr. Melissa Turkal, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Melissa Turkal is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2017. Dr. Turkal’s goal is to promote a safe space for women to begin their journey toward improved mental health. She strives to honor your lived experience. Dr. Turkal is grateful to assist her female and feminine identifying clients find the correct diagnosis, the right combination of medication, proper nutrition, exercise, and therapy to achieve emotional stability and optimal recovery. Dr. Turkal is passionate about mental health, women’s health, the female identity and experience, your access to care, social justice, service, mercy, and compassion. As a woman who treats primarily women, Dr. Turkal’s practice model is to treat you fairly, justly, competently, respectfully, and without judgment. She wants you to feel seen, heard, and consistently validated in your therapeutic relationship. Dr. Turkal is an expert in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, but only YOU are the expert when it comes to your own lived experience. Dr. Turkal strives to develop a friendly but professional rapport with each client, getting to know your personal life story, victories, challenges, and your unique ways of enduring them. Nothing is “TMI.” Dr. Turkal is a proud Ally who values respect and acceptance of all people. She prioritizes working with WOMEN, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and non-binary populations. Outside of work, Dr. Turkal enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She loves to travel and explore new places. She enjoys reading, tending to her houseplants, gardening, cycling, and kayaking.

Education & experience

Education

Robert Morris University, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Practice

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1023526696

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
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Dr Turkal is wonderful. I couldn’t ask for a better prescriber
Dr Turkal is wonderful. I couldn’t ask for a better prescriber
Dr Turkle is excellent she has helped me a lot
My need for psychological help with very difficult. Dr Turkal was the only doctor to actually take time to listen and ask pertinent questions that were specific to my needs. She has an extensive background in many fields of psychiatry. To me she was the best.
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Melissa Turkal work with?

Dr. Melissa Turkal works with LifeStance Health - Pennsylvania.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melissa Turkal?

Dr. Melissa Turkal 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 Dr. Melissa Turkal on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Melissa Turkal speak?

Dr. Melissa Turkal speaks English.

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