Melissa Watson Davis
Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
909 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 201, Rapid City, SD 57701
Let's Connect (605) 599-1433
I have an innate desire to help others find relief from psychological distress and look forward to helping pre-martial couples, marriage, family, children, adolescent, and women tell their story, discover growth and healing, and create a life they love. As a previous military spouse, I understand these unique challenges as well. I also have over seven years experience in early childhood education, have a firm grasp on childhood challenges, and look forward to learning more. Furthermore, I have a passion to empower and encourage women of all ages to explore, discover, heal, and grow into the person they desire.
I have professional counseling experience working in addiction recovery, low self-esteem, depression, suicidal ideations, childhood trauma, PTSD, infidelity, and empty nest. I have been trained in level one of Gottman’s Couple and Marriage Therapy. I am also a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator.
My approach is eclectic with a strong blend of cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT) and person-centered. What this means is that the client is the expert and guides the sessions and treatment. I believe our thoughts hold power and play a large role in our mind-body-spirit connection. Please feel welcomed to reach out and invite me to be a part of your journey.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of South Dakota / 21055 Supervised by Stacy Keyser (South Dakota / LPC-MH20254) Melissa Watson Davis
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Liberty University, Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
- Prelicense by State of South Dakota / 21055
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Watson Davis
Counselor, MA, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (605) 599-1433
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adult Children of Addiction (Parents)
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mediataion and Breath Work
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Melissa Watson Davis
Counselor, MA, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (605) 599-1433
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Watson Davis
Counselor, MA, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (605) 599-1433