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Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Madriaga and I'm a therapist in Wisconsin. I live in a small town and enjoy the small town life. I have over four years of experience working with the incarcerated population and over six years of therapy experience. I also have a background working with the homeless population. I'm open minded and have worked with the LGBTQ community. I have a heart for working with undeserved and marginalized communities.
I received my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2015. I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Marian University in 2010. I'm a licensed professional counselor. I served seven years in the United States Army Reserves.
I have experience in helping those who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, cutting, life transitions, adjustment disorders, and suicide prevention. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy with the focus on holistic care.
I'm a single mother to three daughters. I have three cats and a chocolate lab. In my free time I enjoy domestic traveling, hiking, biking, listening to music, spending time with my daughters, enjoying nature, and exploring all that Wisconsin has to offer!
I am here to offer you hope. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Madriaga. 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.
I’m terrible at writing reviews. Melissa has been wonderful and helping me explore my feelings and my current state of mind. So I highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning lgbt
Melissa is a very good therapists and listens and her suggestions are good.
Her follow emails are greatly appreciated.
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Melissa has been nothing but understanding and helpful these past couple of months. I feel like i have been improving mentally and she has been supportive of me.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
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
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 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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