Maya Elizabeth Melchert, LCSW, Therapist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Maya Melchert, LCSW, helps children, teens, and adults in Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with empathy, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach to care. At LifeStance Health, she offers individual and family therapy that supports clients in building resilience, improving emotional well-being, and developing healthier relationships. Whether facing anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges, Maya partners with clients to create meaningful, sustainable change. Maya specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and childhood behavior issues, blending evidence-based practices with compassion and collaboration. She also works with neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum or living with developmental disabilities. Maya uses a strengths-based lens to help clients feel empowered, understood, and capable of reaching their goals. Her work often focuses on challenges related to school avoidance, trauma, and grief. Maya draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, and family-focused interventions to help clients and their loved ones find clarity and progress. She is especially skilled in supporting families and young people navigating complex emotions, transitions, or behavioral struggles. Outside the therapy room, Maya enjoys spending time with loved ones, staying active outdoors, enjoying great food, and expressing herself through music, both as a listener and musician. These passions reflect her belief in the importance of connection, creativity, and balance, which she brings into her work with clients.