Meet Melissa Madsen, MS, RMHCI
Trauma & Betrayal Recovery Specialist | Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
About Melissa Madsen, MS, RMHCI
Melissa understands that some wounds cut so deep they change who you are. As a therapist trained in trauma recovery, EMDR, and betrayal healing, she helps clients walk through their darkest chapters with compassion, insight, and clinically sound tools. With her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University (graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA) and specialized training in trauma and addiction recovery, Melissa combines academic excellence with heartfelt empathy to help you move forward.
How Melissa Helps You Heal
Melissa’s approach is trauma-informed, emotionally attuned, and deeply restorative.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Advanced Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques for:
Betrayal trauma
Addiction
PTSD
Emotional overwhelm
Betrayal Recovery & Relationship Healing
Specialized support for partners recovering from infidelity, deception, and intimacy betrayal.
Partner trauma validation
Couples healing frameworks
Rebuilding trust & communication
Grief, Addiction, and Life Transitions
Helping you process what feels too big to carry.
Grief integration
Addiction recovery (self or loved one)
Is This You? Melissa’s Clients Often Say:
💔 “I just discovered my partner’s affair or addiction—I feel numb and lost.”
🍷 “I’ve been hiding my addiction behind shame. I want help, but I’m scared.”
🌊 “My trauma feels like it lives in my body—I can’t talk my way out of it.”
😢 “I’m grieving a loss that changed everything, and I don’t know who I am anymore.”
🔄 “This life transition has shaken my entire identity.”
💑 “We want to rebuild after betrayal, but don’t know where to start.”
🪞 “I don’t recognize myself anymore—I want to reconnect with who I am.”
What Clients Are Saying
“Melissa helped me understand that my betrayal trauma was real PTSD, not weakness. Her EMDR work changed everything.”
— Sarah, 34
“After discovering my husband’s addiction, I didn’t think our marriage could survive. Melissa gave us hope—and tools.”
— Jennifer, 41
“I was drowning in grief and addiction. Melissa helped me see that my life still had meaning. I’ve never felt more supported.”
— Michael, 38
“I believe healing is possible for everyone, especially those who feel broken. You don’t have to do this alone.”
Connect with Melissa
Specialties & Focus Areas
- Betrayal Trauma & Infidelity Recovery
- EMDR Trauma Therapy & Advanced Healing
- Addiction & Substance Use Recovery
Appointment Type
- In-person
- Virtual
- By Phone
Start Your Journey to Healing with Melissa Madsen
Don’t let emotional challenges hold you back. Book your first session today and take a step toward a healthier, happier you.
“With experience in private practice and community wellness spaces, I help individuals navigate emotional overwhelm, heal from trauma, and reconnect with their authentic, whole self.”
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