Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (605) 674-7663

Available both in-person and online
550 North 5th Street Rapid City, SD 57701
Offering Telehealth Services in IA and In Person and Telehealth services in SD. Discover Healing and Hope. Are you or a loved one struggling with the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or emotional distress? It's time to take that courageous step towards healing and liberation. Meet Melissa Smith, your trusted partner on the path to recovery and resilience. Melissa partners with clients to create a safe space to process past trauma, discuss life struggles in an open and non-judgmental environment, and to offer hope in the journey of healing.
We will work together using a combination of modalities that fit your needs including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing),ERP, Client Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness and more. Melissa has years of experience working with teens and sees clients age 14 and up.
Healing is possible, and you don't have to walk this path alone. Let Melissa be your guide. Her warm and empathetic approach, coupled with a diverse use of therapeutic techniques, ensures that your unique journey to recovery is supported every step of the way. Ready to take the first step towards healing? Reach out to Melissa today.
Call or Email Melissa Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (605) 674-7663
Let's Connect (605) 674-7663

Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medicaid
- Midlands Choice
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 674-7663
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / LPC-MH30918 Melissa Smith
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended University Of South Dakota, Master of Arts in Psychology and Education, Graduated 2013
- License: Iowa Board of Behavioral Science 100418 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (605) 674-7663
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (605) 674-7663
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (605) 674-7663
Location
Nearby Areas
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 674-7663