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Melissa Maaske, LICSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Maaske is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with ten years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, and she also addresses a wide range of related issues including grief, addiction, and ADHD. Her background blends practical techniques with attention to personal history, providing a balance of present-focused strategies and deeper exploration.

Her style emphasizes respectful, compassionate collaboration where clients are invited to examine patterns and develop skills for making meaningful changes. Melissa draws on evidence-based methods alongside psychodynamic perspectives to tailor work to each person’s needs, whether the goal is symptom relief, improved communication, or stronger coping with life transitions.

She encourages clients to approach therapy as a process of discovery and growth, and supports steps toward clearer decisions and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Supports

Melissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online sessions to address both thinking patterns and emotion regulation. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while DBT emphasizes skills for tolerating distress, managing strong emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. She may also draw on Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and increasing motivation.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges and then recommend strategies or a blend of approaches that feel like the best fit. Feedback and adjustments are part of the process so methods can be refined as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She works with a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and ADHD among other areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends respect and compassion with both practical skills and deeper exploration, using evidence-informed techniques and collaborative goal-setting to help clients make meaningful changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
Melissa is a Minnesota-licensed clinical social worker with the credential LICSW and holds MN LICSW 18331.
Can non-English speakers receive services?
Services are provided in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Melissa can help with

Melissa Maaske works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Melissa works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and self esteem.

How Melissa approaches therapy

Melissa's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 10 years of clinical experience.