Melissa Mischka
Melissa Mischka, PsyD
Psychological Associate
Dr. Mischka is proud to offer one of the only practices in the High Desert specializing in comprehensive psychological testing and assessment.
Dr. ​​Mischka earned her Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from the APA-accredited Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2013 and is a licensed psychologist in the State of California.
She completed her pre-doctoral internship with Snowline Joint Unified School District, where she received extensive training in school-based psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Her professional background includes significant experience in forensic psychology, providing services within state and federal prisons, juvenile and adult county jails, court-ordered rehabilitation programs, and competency restoration settings. She completed her post-doctoral training with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Expert Psychological Assessment & Evidence-Based Care
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed in California with a Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology and extensive experience across clinical and forensic settings.
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Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
Specializes in intellectual, cognitive, personality, educational, and diagnostic evaluations for all age groups.
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Forensic & Government Evaluation Expertise
Extensive experience providing psychological evaluations for correctional facilities, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Social Security Administration.
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PTSD & Trauma Treatment
Trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), an evidence-based treatment for PTSD, helping clients achieve lasting recovery.
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Clinical Leadership & Mentorship
Serves as the clinical supervisor for Psychological Associates, providing training, mentorship, and oversight to maintain the highest standards of care.
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Dedicated to the High Desert Community
Committed to expanding access to high-quality psychological testing and compassionate, evidence-based mental health services for individuals and families.
Dr. Mischka is highly trained in psychological assessment and specializes in conducting comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Her expertise includes intellectual, cognitive, personality, projective, and educational assessments. She has extensive experience utilizing psychological testing to clarify diagnoses, identify learning and cognitive strengths and weaknesses, guide treatment planning, and answer complex referral questions. In addition, she conducts psychological evaluations for government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration.
In 2018, Dr. Mischka transitioned from full-time forensic work into private practice. This move allowed her to return closer to home and dedicate her career to serving the High Desert community, where access to psychological services—and particularly psychological testing—has historically been limited. She is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment to individuals and families throughout the region.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Mischka serves as the clinical supervisor for three Psychological Associates, providing mentorship, training, and oversight to support the delivery of high-quality psychological services. She is committed to fostering professional growth while ensuring the highest standards of ethical and evidence-based care.
Dr. Mischka is also trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), one of the most extensively researched and effective treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For individuals who have not achieved their desired results with previous treatments, including EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy may offer an effective path toward healing and recovery.
Dr. Mischka is committed to helping clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, identify their strengths, and achieve meaningful, lasting growth through compassionate, evidence-based care.
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