Melissa Barrera is double board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. Melissa started her career in Psychiatry at the Delray Center for Healing back in 2008. Since then she has grown with the Delray Center and has worked in various roles. Currently she is working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and supervises the Ketamine infusion clinic at the Delray Center for Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about innovative treatment modalities for Medication-Resistant Depression, Anxiety, and other Mood Disorders.
In addition to her experience in Psychiatry, Melissa has also worked in Women’s Health for over 6 years. She has experience in the hospital setting in Gynecology, Gynecology Oncology, and Obstetrics. She completed her capstone project for her doctorate by implementing an Outpatient Iron Infusion Clinic for women with Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy.
Melissa is also a visiting Clinical Professor and Student Preceptor. Through her work as a nursing educator, she strives to a provide positive impact on our future healthcare providers.
Melissa is currently accepting new patients for psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric medication management, and follow-up care.
Dr. Rodriguez founded the Delray Center in 2003 and built it on a foundation of core clinical, professional, and ethical principles that are adhered to still to this day. Dr. Rodriguez founded the Delray Center in 2003 and built it on a foundation of core clinical, professional, and ethical principles that are adhered to still to this day.