Melissa Madriaga is a Wisconsin-based therapist who brings over six years of clinical experience to her practice and appreciates the rhythms of small-town life. She has more than four years of direct experience working with the incarcerated population and also has a background supporting people who are experiencing homelessness.

Open-minded in her approach, Melissa has worked with the LGBTQ community and maintains a strong commitment to serving underserved and marginalized populations. Her training and experience reflect a focus on accessibility and compassionate care.

Melissa earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2015 and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marian University in 2010. She is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Wisconsin and served seven years in the United States Army Reserves. She is the owner of Inner Balance Counseling, a private practice she recently started.

Her clinical work includes helping people who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm including cutting, life transitions, adjustment disorders, and suicide prevention. She also addresses stress, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger management, and coping with life changes. Melissa practices cognitive behavioral therapy with an emphasis on holistic care and has completed an Eating Disorder Certification Program.

She offers flexibility in scheduling and invites prospective clients to view her Psychology Today profile by searching her name, Melissa Madriaga. Outside of work she is a single mother to two daughters and shares her home with three cats and a yellow lab puppy. In her free time she enjoys domestic travel, hiking, biking, listening to music, spending time with her daughters, and exploring the natural beauty of Wisconsin. She is here to offer hope and looks forward to working with clients.