Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP

 Licensed independent Mental Health Practitioner in Hastings & Grand Island, Nebraska

Specialty: Mental Health Counseling & Therapy | Locations: Hastings, NE | Grand Island, NE

Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP, is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC, seeing patients at both the Hastings and Grand Island offices. As one of the few women's health practices in Nebraska to offer embedded mental health counseling, Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC is uniquely positioned to care for the whole woman — and Melissa is the heart of that integrated approach. She provides counseling and therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, and more.

About Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP — Hastings & Grand Island, Nebraska

Melissa was born and raised in Hastings, Nebraska, and has deep roots in the community she now serves. She earned her bachelor's degree from Doane University in 2007, followed by her Master of Arts in Counseling — also from Doane University — in 2009. She later completed her Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology at the University of Nebraska in 2013.


After graduate school, Melissa worked as a therapist and provided in-home family counseling — experience that strengthened her understanding of the real-world challenges families face. She joined the Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC team in April 2017, bringing her counseling expertise directly into a women's health setting where the need for mental health support is both common and often underaddressed.


Melissa is licensed by the state of Nebraska as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP).

Education & Training

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Doane University, 2007
  • Master of Arts in Counseling: Doane University, 2009
  • Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology: University of Nebraska, 2013
  • Nebraska State License: Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)
  • With the Practice Since: April 2017 

Testimonials from Melissa's Patients

Mental Health Services Provided by Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP

Melissa provides individual counseling and therapeutic support for a wide range of mental health concerns, with a special emphasis on the issues women face throughout the reproductive lifespan:


  • Anxiety — general anxiety, health anxiety, pregnancy-related worry
  • Depression — including prenatal and postpartum depression (PPD)
  • Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health — mood disorders during and after pregnancy
  • Relationship Issues — communication challenges, couples concerns, family dynamics
  • Life Transitions — navigating major changes including new parenthood, career shifts, and loss
  • Grief and Loss — including pregnancy loss and infertility grief
  • Stress Management — coping tools and resilience building
  • Women’s Health-Related Mental Health — including issues related to diagnosis, chronic conditions, and hormonal health

Why Mental Health Support Matters in a Women's Health Practice

Mental health and physical health are inseparable — and never more so than during the reproductive years. Research consistently shows that conditions like postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, and the emotional stress of infertility or pregnancy loss are common, impactful, and highly treatable with the right support. By embedding mental health services directly within the OB-GYN practice, Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC makes it easier for women to get the help they need — without the barrier of finding a separate provider or navigating an unfamiliar setting. Melissa works alongside the physicians and advanced practice providers at the practice to ensure women receive truly coordinated, whole-person care.

Office Locations — Where to See Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP

Hastings, NE Office

Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC

2115 N. Kansas Avenue, Suite 204

Hastings, NE 68901


Phone: (402) 685-8499


Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Grand Island, NE Office

Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC

1010 Diers Avenue

Grand Island, NE 68803


Phone: (308) 365-6256


Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP

Contact our office to confirm your specific coverage before scheduling.

Aetna®

Consociate

Medicaid

Midlands Choice

BCBS® (Blue Cross Blue Shield®)

Medica®

Medicare

UnitedHealthcare®

Frequently Asked Questions About Melissa Wiles, MA, LIMHP

  • Is Melissa Wiles accepting new mental health patients in Hastings or Grand Island?

    Yes. Melissa welcomes new patients at both office locations. Call (402) 685-8499 (Hastings) or (308) 365-6256 (Grand Island) to schedule a counseling appointment.

  • Do I need to be an OB-GYN patient to see Melissa for mental health counseling?

    Please call our office to discuss your situation. Melissa's services are integrated within the practice, and our team can help determine the best path for you to access her care.

  • What types of concerns does Melissa treat?

    Melissa treats anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress management, among other concerns. She has a particular focus on the mental health challenges that arise during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and throughout the reproductive lifespan.

  • Does Melissa provide therapy or psychiatric medication management?

    Melissa provides talk therapy and counseling. For psychiatric medication evaluation and management, Holly Eckhart, APRN, CNM, PMHNP, also offers psychiatric mental health services within the practice. The two providers can work collaboratively to provide comprehensive mental health support.

  • What insurance covers mental health counseling at this practice?

    The practice accepts Aetna, BCBS, Consociate, Medica, Medicaid, Medicare, Midlands Choice, and United Health Care. Mental health coverage varies by plan — call the office to verify your specific benefits.

Schedule a Mental Health Appointment with Melissa Wiles in Hastings or Grand Island

You do not have to navigate the emotional challenges of reproductive health, pregnancy, or life's transitions alone. Melissa is here to provide a safe, supportive space to work through whatever you are facing.


Hastings: (402) 685-8499  | Grand Island: (308) 365-6256