Melissa Madriaga, Psychologist, WI

Licensed

Online Counseling

(32 reviews)

MS, LPC Melissa Madriaga

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Melissa Madriaga is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MS, LPC Years in Practice: 6 State: Wisconsin

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!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Eating disorders Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Coping with life changes
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Melissa Madriaga

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Melissa is very warm and caring. She constantly checks in throughout the week to make sure you’re doing ok.

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.

Melissa is a very good therapists and listens and her suggestions are good. Her follow emails are greatly appreciated.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

Melissa is fantastic!

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.

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

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!

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!

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!!

Excellent therapist!

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.

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.

Amazing!

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!

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.

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

Helped with conversation. Great for first time therapy appt

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.

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

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.

Melissa is helpful and kind.

She’s a wonderful therapist.

Melissa sent me messages even before I met her and then checked in on me until we met. She talked with my husband and I and after just one session has helped us so much!!! Since then she continues to check up on me I find that so impressive and very comforting!!!!

Very responsive and kind

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

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