- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Depression and ADHD
About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Mielke-Metzger is a licensed clinical psychologist in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, and the ups and downs that follow big life changes.
She helps people talk through depression, ADHD, addictive behaviors, grief, and anger. She also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and family problems. Her work includes clients facing financial stress, feeling stuck about life purpose, and coping with isolation or panic attacks.
Sessions are practical and focused on solving immediate problems. Conversations tend to look at patterns that keep problems going and small changes that can make daily life more manageable. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to what each person needs in the moment.
Melissa has experience across school and clinical settings, which informs how she approaches career and adjustment concerns. She blends clinical perspective with real-world problem solving so sessions feel relevant to work, school, and relationships.
People can expect clear goals and concrete strategies alongside space to talk through hard feelings. Therapy often includes skill-building for stress and emotion management, plus planning steps for relationship and life transitions. Prospective clients who live in Wisconsin and speak English can follow the site process to begin a match and schedule a first session.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Mielke-Metzger uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on common problems. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing alternatives to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with panic, depression, and stress by teaching specific skills to manage intense feelings.Another approach emphasizes practical skills for day-to-day functioning, like organizing routines, improving sleep, and managing attention and impulsivity. That kind of work is useful for ADHD, addictive behaviors, and problems tied to overwhelm or poor planning.
Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to clarify goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. If a technique is not helping, adjustments are made together so the plan stays focused on measurable change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, jobs, or caregiving by removing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity with one therapist while managing busy schedules and life transitions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical problem solving and skill-building. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that help day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in school and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a WI Psychologist 3589 - 57 and an IL Psychologist 071.021026 based in Wisconsin.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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