Melissa Davis
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Dakota with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Expertise includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a person-centered approach, emphasizing client-led sessions. Completed practicum at a substance use recovery center and two internships at a private practice, along with passing the National Counselors Exam (NCE). Actively pursuing full licensure under supervision of Stacy Keyser at Rapid City Counselors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Supervisee
Rapid City Counselors
10.2024 - Current
- Streamlined client communications by managing schedules and responding to inquiries.
- Delivered mental health counseling for women, children, and families of all ages.
- Authored assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and comprehensive treatment plans.
- Regularly updated treatment plan goals to reflect client progress and needs.
- Pursued ongoing training to enhance client care and professional development.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Supervisee
Family Dynamics Therapy, LLC
Rapid City, SD
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Provide advocacy and counseling to assigned individuals of court-ordered family reunification
- Coordinate information and progress of the case with the supervisor and other counselors involved with the family
- Write progress and psychotherapy notes in Simple Practice
- Attend trainings as needed
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Yellowstone Counseling Center
Billings, MT
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted intakes, assessments, and evidence-based interventions
- Supported clients in developing coping skills and achieving personal goals
- Maintains ethical standards, confidentiality, and accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborated with licensed clinicians for guidance and professional development
- Graduate-level counselor-in-training provided supervised mental health counseling
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling, client communication, and record management
- Assisted with organizing files, preparing session materials, and coordinating clinic operations
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Rimrock Foundation
Billings, Montana
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse inpatient populations, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
- Co-led individual therapy sessions, promoting recovery for male participants in group.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of substance recovery processes through hands-on experience.
- Participated in weekly psychoeducational sessions, enriching therapeutic engagement and understanding.
- Cultivated a strong working relationship with supervising counselor, fostering professional development.
Family Support Worker
Centerstone
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced family support for at-risk families, promoting stability and safety.
- Executed Great Kids curriculum, guiding families through program stages effectively.
- Managed client records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in documentation.
- Coordinated session activities, gathering necessary supplies for engaging learning experiences.
- Engaged in supervision, receiving feedback and participating in ongoing training opportunities.
- Completed mandatory monthly training sessions, totaling eight hours per week.
Education
Masters of Art - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies with focus in Behavioral Science
Athens State University
Athens, AL12.2020
Associates of Art - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2010
Certification
- Certified Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) Assessment Facilitator
- Gottman Couples Certification, Level 1
Professional Training
- September 2024 - 2-Day Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop: EMDR, CBT, and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving from PESI
- January 2025 - Advanced Issues in Family Law: Parent-Child Contact Problems from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
- February 2025 - Complex Trauma Treatment Fundamentals: Over 50 Must-Have Skills and Interventions from EMDR, IFS Therapy, Somatic Approaches, and More from PESI
- October 2025 - EMDR Basic Training, Weekend One from EMDR Institute
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Supervisee
Family Dynamics Therapy, LLC
11.2024 - 11.2025
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Supervisee
Rapid City Counselors
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Yellowstone Counseling Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Rimrock Foundation
08.2023 - 01.2024
Family Support Worker
Centerstone
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies with focus in Behavioral Science
Athens State University
Associates of Art - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Masters of Art - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University