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Melissa Mielke Metzger
About
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a psychologist based in Wisconsin and licensed to provide psychological services and psychological assessment in Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as through PSYPACT participating states. I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe psychological services should feel comfortable, collaborative, and free of judgment. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen to what matters most to you, and work alongside you to better understand your needs, strengths, and goals.
I enjoy my work with clients with autism because I value the unique ways each person experiences, understands, and moves through the world. My passion for this work began during my undergraduate years, when I worked with children with autism in their homes through an ABA program. That experience gave me an early appreciation for the importance of understanding individual strengths, needs, and communication styles. Since then, my experience with autism has continued to grow across different settings and ages, including completing psychoeducational evaluations in educational settings, providing outpatient therapy and comprehensive assessments. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how neurodivergence can impact learning, relationships, emotional well-being, and everyday life.
I bring a compassionate, affirming, and strengths-based approach to my work by focusing on who you are, what you do well, and the strengths you already bring with you. I believe that you are more than a diagnosis, assessment result, or challenge you may be experiencing.
Rather than focusing solely on what may be difficult, I work with you to recognize your strengths, understand your unique ways of thinking and experiencing the world, and build on the qualities that help you thrive. I strive to create a space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self, without judgment or pressure to change who you are.
When providing psychological services, my goal is to help you gain greater self-understanding, recognize your potential, and feel empowered in a way that feels right for you.
