Melissa Madriaga

I own Inner Balance Counseling and help those with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship and adjustment issues. I am open minded and experienced with the LGBTQ+ community. I worked in a jail the past five years.

I am a single mom and a veteran, serving 7 years in the US Army Reserves. I have a yellow lab puppy and three cats. I enjoy going hiking, domestic travels, music, spending time with my daughters, biking, reading, enjoying outdoors and nature, and all that WI has to offer!

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. The first therapy session involves clients completing a biopsychsocial assessment. This is used to obtain background info and the clients history. We will discuss the reasons you are seeking therapy. During treatment, I may challenge my client to help with maladaptive thought patterns to help my client think in a different manner.

Our initial therapy session begins with an assessment- this is completed to gain a better understanding of my client's background and history. With each therapy session, we dig deeper into the root cause(s). We explore the issue(s), set goals for therapy, and discuss coping skills.

I offer in person therapy as well as teleheatlh therapy. I am available most weekdays, some early evening hours; I do occasional weekends.