About
Hózhó Psychiatry & Wellness
Hello! I am Dr. Melvina Bissonette (Oglala Lakota/Diné). I am the founder of Hózhó Psychiatry & Wellness. I offer a direct access approach to psychiatric care. My approach is integrating psychiatry, psychotherapy, and mind/body wellness strategies, into personalized, direct access care
I received my MD from the University of MN in 2012 and completed a residency in Psychiatry in 2016. I spent the last 8 years working in the rural and federal hospital system, working primarily with patients who are struggling with symptoms of trauma.
I found it challenging to treat patients from within the insurance system in an integrative way and faced barriers that limited being able to offer holistic mental health care. Working outside the insurance system, I have the freedom to focus on what a patient truly needs, rather than focusing on meeting insurance billing requirements.
My own journey with mental health and wellness has led me to a deeper understanding of the importance of the mind/body connection, integrating medication and therapeutic intervention, and the power of cultivating a supportive community. Growing up on a reservation, navigating the pressure and demands of my academic and professional life, and the struggle to balance family life and motherhood lead me to understand the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to cultivate health and happiness in life.
I founded Hózhó Psychiatry & Wellness specifically to offer integrative, direct access to mental health care. Work with me and together we will find the beauty in your life again.
