Melissa Watson, LPCC-S

Associate Director, Clinical

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Melissa Watson, LPCC-S is a clinician and Associate Clinical Director at Keller Counseling & Associates. She started at Keller Counseling in 2015. Melissa earned her Masters Degree at The Ohio State University in the Counselor Education program and completed her Bachelor’s degree also at The Ohio State University in Human Development and Family Studies. Melissa is currently serving as Past President on the executive board for Central Ohio Counseling Association. Melissa is experienced working with adults, adolescents and children to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, life transitions, relationship/family concerns and parenting stress. Her approach is goal oriented, client centered with a focus on client’s strengths and wellness. Melissa uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help develop a framework for positive and maintainable change. Melissa is offering both telehealth and in office sessions and is available to see clients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading, playing sand volleyball, going to sporting events and spending time with family, friends and her dog, Darby.

If you would prefer to contact Melissa directly, you can email her at melissawatson@kellercounseling.org.