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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA

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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 Melissa Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (605) 674-7663

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

550 North 5th Street

Rapid City, SD 57701 map

(605) 674-7663
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (605) 674-7663
Photo of Melissa Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

550 North 5th Street

Rapid City, SD 57701 map

(605) 674-7663
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Medicaid
  • Midlands Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
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I am in network with Midland's Choice and most plans of Wellmark BCBS. I accept self pay.
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Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 674-7663
"
I am in network with Midland's Choice and most plans of Wellmark BCBS. I accept self pay.
Photo of Melissa Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Call or 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
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended University Of South Dakota, Master of Arts in Psychology and Education, Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Iowa Board of Behavioral Science 100418 / 2022
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Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (605) 674-7663
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Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. 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
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Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (605) 674-7663
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Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? 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
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Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (605) 674-7663
Photo of Melissa Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (605) 674-7663

Location

Primary Location

550 North 5th Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 674-7663
Photo of Melissa Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 674-7663
Photo of Melissa Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 674-7663