Meet Dr. Mel McGee

Dr. Mel McGee is the Founder and Lead Pastoral Counselor of Covington-McGee Wedding & Christian Counseling in San Antonio. She is a Board-Certified Pastor and Counselor who views her practice as a mission of healing rather than just a business.

Our calling: Faith and guidance 

At Covington-McGee, the "Calling" is the spiritual drive behind the ministry, while "Guidance" is the practical application of the Bible to modern life. Dr. McGee views her work not just as a job, but as a divine assignment to help people find their way back to peace.

🕊️ The Calling: A Mission of Healing

The practice is built on a specific calling to serve the "brokenhearted and the bound."

  • Service to the Servants: A primary calling to support active military and veterans.
  • Ministry of Presence: Being a steady, spiritual anchor during a client's darkest moments.
  • Bridge Building: Acting as a link between clinical mental health and the local church community.

⚓ The Guidance: Navigating Life’s Storms

 


Guidance at the chapel is never just "advice"; it is a structured approach to life transitions.

                                    Biblical Instruction

  • Using Scripture as a compass for decision-making.
  • Identifying God's specific purpose for your current season of life.

                       Marriage Mentorship

  • Providing a roadmap for couples to transition from "roommates" to a spiritual covenant.
  • Guiding parents on how to lead their families with grace and authority.

                 Symbis Assessment 

 

Dr. Mel McGee is a certified facilitator of the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment, a comprehensive tool she uses to provide couples with a personalized roadmap for their relationship.

 

🛠️ What the Assessment Covers

The SYMBIS assessment is a research-based instrument that explores nearly 300 data points to identify a couple's unique dynamics. During your sessions, Dr. McGee will help you navigate:

 

  • Core Traits: Individual personality patterns and personal stress.
  • Relationship Mechanics: Communication styles, conflict resolution, and role expectations.
  • Future Foundation: Attitudes toward money, intimacy, and spiritual beliefs.
  • Extended Family: Relationship with in-laws and family-of-origin patterns.

                                    Cost & Logistics

  • Assessment Fee: Typically, the online assessment retails for $35 per couple paid directly to the SYMBIS platform.

 

  • Session Fees: Dr. McGee generally charges $75 per couple or less for a session.

                                 Symbis Video 

https://youtu.be/kNoGhrtP6jQ?si=qotOyuvVo9ABh0am

 

Journey to spiritual peace and happiness

The "Journey to Spiritual Peace and Happiness" is the primary mission of Dr. Mel McGee’s practice. This journey is designed to move you away from the "storms" of life—like trauma, conflict, and grief—toward a stable, God-centered existence. 

                           The Roadmap to Peace

Dr. McGee uses a structured approach to help you reach this destination: 

  • Identifying Roadblocks: We uncover the spiritual and emotional "clutter" (unforgiveness, fear, or past trauma) that blocks your joy.
  • Applying the Anchor: We use Scripture as a literal anchor to stabilize your emotions during difficult life transitions.
  • Total Person Alignment: We work to bring your spirit (connection to God), soul (mind and emotions), and body (physical health) into harmony.

                    Key Milestones on the Journey

As you progress through counseling, you will work toward these specific goals:

  • Restoration: Moving from a state of "survival" to a state of thriving.
  • Clarity: Gaining a biblical perspective on your purpose and your relationships.
  • Resilience: Building a "Spiritual Peace Plan" so you can handle future trials without losing your happiness.

                         
                            💍 Happiness in Marriage

For couples, this journey focuses on creating a Sacred Covenant. Happiness is found when a couple stops competing and starts completing each other through: 

  • Sacrificial Love: Putting the needs of the union above individual ego.
  • Effective Communication: Using the SYMBIS assessment tools to remove frustration.
  • Shared Vision: Aligning your family’s future with God’s plan.

 

"Dr. McGee helped me find clarity and peace during a difficult time. Her guidance transformed my perspective."

A grateful client from San Antonio, Texas