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Melissa Paulsen

Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Owner | Therapist

She/Her/Hers

Joined RISE

January 2022

Education & Degrees

Mount Mercy College:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology


Mount Mercy University:

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Location(s)

Anamosa + Virtual

Services & Bio

Melissa is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been a therapist since 2012. 


She works with families and individuals of all ages, including those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, inattention, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and adjustment-related stressors. Melissa also has experience working on personal and professional development as well as divorce and coparenting. Melissa specializes in grief and loss, with over 45 hours of training on grief and loss.

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Ready to get started with Melissa?

Review all of the steps on our Getting Started page, and then request Melissa on our New Client Information Form!

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Start Your Journey with RISE

Review all of the steps on our Getting Started page, and then fill out our New Client Information Form!

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Schedule an Appointment with Melissa

Our Getting Started page details the process to meet with interns. Request Melissa in the last box on our New Client Information Form if you would like to meet!

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