- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Panic and mood disorders
About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Mielke-Metzger is a licensed clinical psychologist in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience. She also has a background as a school psychologist. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
She helps people talk through what feels most urgent and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and workable steps rather than long lectures. Expect straightforward conversation about patterns, coping skills, and what to try between meetings.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as career challenges, adjustment to change, autism-related issues, and mood conditions. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common problems like panic, low self-esteem, and overwhelming worry.
Dr. Mielke-Metzger aims to make therapy understandable. She explains options in plain terms and checks in about what is actually helpful. Progress is tracked by small, concrete changes in daily life.
People who struggle with social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people may find sessions relevant to social anxiety and phobia. The focus is on skills, exposure to feared situations in manageable steps, and reducing avoidance. She works in English and practices in Wisconsin.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dr. Mielke-Metzger uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations and practice of coping skills to reduce avoidance and anxiety. This helps people who find social situations or public speaking difficult by breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Another frequent focus is behavioral and problem-solving work that targets mood, panic, and impulsive reactions. This involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them in real life, and trying new behaviors to see what shifts. These techniques are often useful for panic attacks, low mood, and difficulty managing anger or impulsivity. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That includes checking progress and adjusting plans when something isn’t helping. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule so you know how sessions will be arranged.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, and related issues such as grief and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on clear, practical goals and step-by-step strategies. Conversations emphasize skills you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including work as a school psychologist and as a clinical psychologist.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is listed as WI Psychologist 3589 - 57 and IL Psychologist 071.021026 and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.