Dr. Melanie Scharrer: experienced, compassionate Mental Healthcare.
Each person draws upon their own inner and cultural wisdom to create wellbeing.​ Dr. Melanie Scharrer meets individuals, communities, and organizations where they are at, supports decisions as they determine where they wish to be, and solves problems collaboratively along the way.
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Individuals & Families
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Intakes & Second Opinions
Dr. Scharrer will take a development & clinical history, reviewing current symptoms and concerns. Diagnostic testing may be reviewed or offered.
We will discuss your differential diagnoses based on your biological, psychological, social & spiritual factors, and develop a shared treatment plan, in line with your values & goals.
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$425/90 min
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Group Therapy
When participants align their purpose & intent, group psychotherapy can be even more effective than individual therapy.
Dr. Scharrer offers the following groups:
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi)
-CBT for chronic pain, and chronic illness
-Therapeutic tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs).
CBT for Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I or CBTI) is a short, structured, and evidence-based approach to combating the frustrating symptoms of insomnia.
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Focus on restructuring the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to insomnia.
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Learn techniques to improve sleep habits & optimize your internal & external environment for rest.
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In-person & online options
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50 minute sessions, bundle all six in advance & save ($360) or $70/session
Family & Couples' Therapeutic Play
Family or couples' therapy seem unapproachable or stallled out? Consider adding an element of play to improve communication and bonding.
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Parents & kids roleplay as criminal bears aiming to score big in a one-shot game of Honey Heist. Choose in-home or in-office game.
$200/family/90 minute session.
Couples can chose from a variety of RPGs based on goals & preferences.
Starting at $100/person/90 minute session.
CBT for Chronic Pain
CBT for chronic pain focuses on making cognitive and behavioral changes to disrupt cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which can increase intensity of pain episodes.
Participants improve self-awareness and learn strategies to help modulate pain.
Pain may be a reality in our lives, but it is not the only reality of our lives.
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Offered virtually, to allow participants to learn from where ever they feel most comfortable.
50 minute sessions, bundle all six in advance & save ($360) or $70/session
Therapeutic Table Top RPGs
In therapeutic table top roleplaying games (TTRPGs), clients engage in collaborative story telling, improve communication strategies, and increase comfort & creativity with novel problem-solving.
Dr. Scharrer integrates elements of Acceptance and Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Interpersonal therapy models into game encounters.
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$60/ 90-minute session; $480/8 sessions, must pre-pay for all 8 sessions.
Therapeutic TTRPGs are best utilized in conjunction with individual, family or couples counseling.
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Corporate & Provider Services
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Case Consultation
& Clinical Supervision
Difficult case conferences rounds can be scheduled virtually or in person for groups & clinicians. $200/hour
Individual psychotherapy & psychopharmacology supervision sessions can be negotiated for behavioral health professionals and trainees.
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Dr. Scharrer's expertise as a geriatric psychiatrist offers detailed treatment planning & recommendations for manainge behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Collaborative Care Design and Implementation
Of integrative care options,this model demonstrates the most evidence for controlling costs, improving access, improving clinical outcomes, and increasing patient satisfaction.
Tired of long waitlists and other barriers to accessing & coordinating behavioral healthcare? Collaborative Care offers timely, effective treatment options.
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Corporate Wellness, Education, and Occupational Health
Dr. Scharrer offers team-focused skill-building activities as well as interactive seminars on a variety of wellness topics.
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According to the American Academy of Neurology, the rate of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is:
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8% for people aged 65 to 69
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15% for people aged 75 to 79
​Don't ignore symptoms that could put clients or your business at risk. Dr. Scharrer is available for individual, on-site, confidential evaluations. Occupational health consultation data are not kept in electronic health records and are never accessed by insurers or third parties. Services include diagnostic evaluation, treatment recommendations, developing accommodation plans, and therapeutic consultation regarding transition and retirement strategies.
Forensic & Legal Consultation
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Guardianship & Capacity
Dr. Scharrer provides consultation to individuals, families and organizations who require an expert witness or independent evaluation for the following:
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decisional capacity reviews evaluee's medical decision making, patient safety, and protective placement.
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testamentary capacity, reviews evaluee's decision making in the matters of estate planning and includes psychosocial assessment for abuse, neglect, or coercion. ​
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Watt's review independent evaluation and testimony
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Asylum & Refugee Evaluations
In partnership with the Physician for Human Rights' Asylum Network, Dr. Scharrer takes on a limited amount of referrals for evaluation. These referrals are provided on a sliding-scale fee, often with no charge. Dr. Scharrer will provide client & attorneys with an affidavit of her evaluation report for testimony in court. Your attorney can start the referral process here.
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Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment
Dr. Scharrer can provide independent evaluation and testimony for involuntary treatment (Wisconsin Chapter 51) orders. Rates negotiable, by county.
CONTACT ME
429 Gammon Pl, UNIT 200
Madison, WI 53719
(Within Eating Disorder Support Network Office Suites)
Tel: 608 492-1585‬
Fax: 608 401-4967