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My background is rooted in physical fitness, competitive athletics and the field of Sport & Performance Psychology. I earned a PhD in Sport & Exercise Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and worked with competitive teams and athletes in the Mental Training Facility there. After dabbling in yoga and becoming a certified yoga instructor (ERYT-200) the mind body connection became more and more foundational to my teaching and my life. My interest in positive psychology and performance trickled into a passion for mental health (specializing in stress, anxiety, depression and trauma/PTSD). I returned to school while teaching at a private Christian University full time to get a second Masters degree in Counseling and Human Development to become an LPC. As I currently work with clients on an individual basis, hold workshops and seminars and use yoga, breathwork and mindfulness to improve lives and relationships I know I have found my true calling. Working in private practice the last three years I have helped couples, families, individuals and groups dealing with a wide range of issues from binge eating, abuse, trauma to navigating basic life transitions. I use a combinations of CBT, mind-body techniques/mindfulness and talk therapy with a person-centered approach. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health that includes physical, spiritual and emotional support.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsFamily conflictsTrauma, AbuseCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Melissa Madeson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Madeson helped me through the most difficult period of my life. We did weekly sessions for two years, and I honestly don't know if I would have made it through that period without her. I've grown so much in the past two years that I honestly feel like a different person now, and I will be eternally grateful for her support and advice.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I love Dr. Melissa
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Melissa Madeson is very personal and professional. She really listens :)
Written on Jan 01, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Dr Madeson supports me and is given me many ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing.
Compassionate, focused, professional and kind, she has helped me change my life.
5/5 stars.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Madeson is always on time for our appointments. If I do not see an available appointment on her schedule she will find time for me. I feel comfortable sending her updates between appointments. Dr. Madeson always responds.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
I've had a couple therapists in person and always felt like I wasn't making progress. Dr. Madeson makes it a point to work on something every week and I can already see the positive changes in my mood and behavior.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Dr. Madeson is the best human being that I have ever met and she understand me in such a way that I feel that I’m talking to a relative or a friend. I strongly recommend her, she is the reason I had stayed with this app
Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I love her. She is helping me so much
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Madeson has been a great help so far - I feel like she really hears what I'm saying even if I'm not great at explaining it and her recommendations have been great in helping me to relieve anxiety.
Written on Jun 11, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is very nice to talk to and very approachable.
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very professional, kind and caring.
Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Madeson has been so beyond amazing and helps me become better each and every day. I am truly blessed to get to work with her as a counselor!
Written on May 17, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coaching
Dr. Madeson is an empathetic listener and a creative problem solver. She took the time to learn about me as a whole and uses that information to help. She remembers ongoing issues and brings things full circle by incorporating past issues we have resolved to provide context on current ones.
Written on May 11, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Madeson is very kind, patient, and understanding. She responds in a timely manner and is very direct. She listens to your concerns and addresses them by giving you effective methods to mitigate your struggles. Madeson has helped me gain control over my thoughts and emotions that have been preventing me from enjoying my life. I would highly recommend!
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Madeson has always been beyond helpful in dealing with my depression and anxiety. She is an exceptional listener and helps me in ways more than she knows. She responds very quickly whenever I feel low and is just a message away. She is so genuine and compassionate towards my feelings! Thank you! ❤️
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Madeson is patient, insightful and extremely helpful. I would (and have) recommend her to anyone seeking balance or a listening ear.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Dr. Madeson is extremely helpful. She is very kind and caring. Also, she gives excellent activities that are very helpful. She even checks on you through the week!
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties
She’s so nice and awesome.
Written on Apr 01, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Madeson gave me the insight and reassurance I needed. I enjoyed working with her!
Written on Mar 12, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Madeson is wonderful. She was able to listen to the information I laid out for her and draw some very helpful conclusions as well as offer up coping techniques for me. She is very positive and listens carefully to details that I give! Highly recommend!
Written on Feb 04, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Madeson was very kind and patient. She listened to my concerns and helped me to feel confident in myself and my choices going forward.
Written on Feb 03, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
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