Brief Description of Practice
Melissa McDavid is a LMFT, LPC, LSSP, NCSP specializing in individual, couples and family therapy in part-time private practice in Houston, Texas at the Lovett Center. She also works as an LSSP, NCSP in Pearland ISD in Pearland Tx.
With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has trained and worked in community mental health, contracts with CPS and Adult/Juvenile probation, school settings, and private practice settings. She has worked with individuals of all ages providing therapy as well as psychological and psycho-educational assessments.
In addition to being a therapist and specialist in school psychology, Melissa has also presented on various topics involving parenting, emotional-behavioral issues, Autism, and bereavement to the communities that she has served.
Melissa integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Areas of Expertise
Marriage and Family Therapy
Systems Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Conflict Resolution
Assessment of Specific Learning Disability, ADHD, Autism, and Emotional Disturbance (not presently providing assessment; providing ideas regarding supports for an individual with a disability)
Educational Consultation
Pre-Marital Screening
Qualifications
Years in Practice (20 years)
School: University of Houston Clear Lake
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical
Psychology
Year Graduated: 2000
License, Certifications & Awards
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), License Number #5127
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), License Number #18192
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), License Number #33705
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), License Number #36218
Additional Training
Training in many intellectual, academic and psychological assessment measures.
Currently training in the area of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Professional Activities and Memberships
Houston Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (HAMFT)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
