Work with Melissa Madriaga (MS, LPC) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

Melissa is very professional, and keeps the conversation focused. I appreciate her expertise and experience, and her listening ear.

Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa is great. She responds timely, she checks in, makes sure i'm okay. She makes an effort, which is super nice.

Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Been working with Melissa for a few weeks now and she’s really helped me get through a very rough patch in my life. Always responsive and provides me with exercises that help me if things get a little tough. She seems very open minded and attentive to my specific situation.

Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Out of any therapist I've had, Melissa treats me like I am an individual and feels like she wants to see the improvement and checks up every other day and I would highly recommend her!

Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

Melissa is caring and compassionate and helps to keep focus on the concerns. I appreciate her guidance and help. She is always friendly and follows up. I enjoy working with Melissa.

Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues

Melissa is great at listening to your concerns and checking in multiple times a week to see how you’re doing.

Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Melissa is fantastic!

Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Melissa is a very supportive and such a great listener! She responds quickly to messages and she is very open to hearing what’s going on in your life. No judgement and very open minded. She asks great questions, and helps me think of things I haven’t thought of before.

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Melissa is persistent in her recommendations in the face of my reluctance

Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting issues

Melissa is friendly, a good listener, and very insightful. Our conversations have really helped me to ground myself when I am struggling and provided valuable tools to help me grow as a person. Thank you for all that you do!

Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa is amazing, and she truly listens. She also offers her own input and advice, which is just what I was looking for in a therapist. She makes you feel at ease and confident in your ideas and decisions. She is judgment-free and I am so happy with her!

Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Melissa is easy to relate to, and she is supportive while still giving you things to think about or consider. She is also very responsive. Highly recommend!!

Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Excellent therapist!

Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with

Melissa is a great listener and fantastic therapist. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help or simply to have someone great to talk to.

Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt

Melissa is an amazing therapist. She actively listens to me, and she knows how to best help me work through my thoughts and feelings, which has helped me come s long way from where I began. She checks in with me regularly, which makes me feel very supported, and I feel very comfortable talking to her. I would strongly recommend her to anyone else seeking therapy.

Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Amazing!

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem

Melissa has been so wonderful. She listens and gives me great advice as well as meditation and breathing exercises. She checks in on me throughout the week too which I so much appreciate. She is honestly the best therapist I have ever had!
Thank you Melissa!

Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and eating disorders

Melissa is a wonderful therapist. Frist time ever talking to a therapist and she does everything she can to help me . I appreciate her alot.

Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders

Melissa is always checking in on me makes me feel so important and cared for!!

Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months

Helped with conversation. Great for first time therapy appt

Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Melissa is kind and empathetic, is a great listener. She has really helped me on my journey to heal after a difficult breakup by letting me get all of my feelings and concerns out without judgement. She provides lots of suggestions of things to try, then helps to keep me accountable. I highly recommend her.

Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa is a kind and helpful person that truly cares. She is always checking in and spreading positivity.

Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Melissa is fantastic. She really listens and gives great advice. She checks in often and is very responsive to my messages. I’ve only had to sessions so far and have made progress. Excited to see where I go with her.

Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders

She’s a wonderful therapist.

Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Very responsive and kind

Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Melissa has been one of the most responsive and proactive therapists I have worked with!

Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes

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