Melissa Ertl(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
New York•Minnesota
Depression- Anxiety - Relationship issues-Attachment issues- Life transitions-Chronic illness-
Melissa Ertl
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Dr. Melissa Ertl is a psychologist who practices in New York and Minnesota. She works with adults of all ages and specializes in young adults. She is trained to work with a variety of clinical concerns and has a particular interest on working with college students, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from a variety of sociocultural backgrounds. She specializes in problems of everyday living, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, alcohol and other drug use, adjustment to challenging life transitions, family conflict, sexuality, and identity development.
Dr. Ertl’s private practice focuses on providing individual therapy to people seeking to learn about themselves, learn about they way they relate to other people, explore and make meaning of life experiences, and come to know their flexibility and resilience. She uses strengths-based therapeutic approaches grounded in relational, cultural, emotional, and behavioral interventions.
Dr. Melissa Ertl has been a member of the American Psychological Association and the National Latinx Psychological Association since 2016 and is a member of the New York and Minnesota State Psychological Associations. She works as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at University of Minnesota, where her research expertise focuses on how substance use and sexual health are linked with mental health.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Columbia University, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health and Sexuality Research, 2023
University at Albany, Counseling Psychology Ph.D., 2021
University at Albany, Counseling Psychology M.S., 2019
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, 2015
Licensure
Minnesota: LP6940 - New York: 025239Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Melissa Ertl is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (45min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
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Payment options
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle