Melissa Maxwell Davis
About Melissa Maxwell Davis
Melissa Maxwell Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University. She specializes in palliative care, anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychological assessment, and currently practices remotely at Goodpath and Brightside Health.
Work at Brightside Health
Melissa Maxwell Davis serves as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Brightside Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides psychological services remotely, utilizing her expertise in various therapeutic techniques. Her work focuses on delivering evidence-based psychotherapies to clients, addressing a range of mental health issues. Brightside Health emphasizes accessible mental health care, and Melissa contributes to this mission through her clinical practice.
Current Role at Goodpath
In addition to her role at Brightside Health, Melissa Maxwell Davis has been working as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Goodpath since 2023. This position allows her to apply her skills in palliative care, anger management, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Her work at Goodpath further enhances her commitment to providing effective psychological support to clients in a remote setting.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Maxwell Davis earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University, where she studied from 2004 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Middlebury College, completed from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Cognitive Behavioral Institute of Albuquerque. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in psychological principles and practices.
Professional Background
Melissa Maxwell Davis has a diverse professional background in clinical psychology. She worked as a Graduate Student in Clinical Science at Vanderbilt University from 2004 to 2010. Following this, she completed a Psychology Internship at Durham VAMC from 2010 to 2011. Her experiences in these roles have contributed to her expertise in psychological assessment and evidence-based therapies.
Specialized Skills and Interests
Melissa Maxwell Davis is skilled in various therapeutic areas, including palliative care, anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychological assessment. She has a keen interest in lifespan development, which informs her approach to therapy. Additionally, she studied Organic Skincare Formulation at Formula Botanica from 2017 to 2018, indicating a broader interest in health and wellness.