“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” -bell hooks
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio, bringing over 5 years of experience from community health centers to urban schools in Columbus. My journey has connected me with people facing a spectrum of life challenges, from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and much more.
I believe in walking alongside you on your path to healing and personal growth. My approach is an integrative blend of healing-centered, liberation-focused, culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and neuroscience-informed frameworks, among others, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I am committed to providing identity-affirmative care that honors the diverse identities, values, and experiences of all individuals, especially for those who hold marginalized identities. In an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment, we'll work together to explore, heal, and grow. If you are seeking support for coping and healing from trauma, I offer specific therapies aimed at trauma-focused treatment goals.
Our collaboration will involve building trust, setting goals that resonate with you, and exploring your life stories as well as the many aspects of your mind in a way that feels right for you. Together, we'll honor the complexity of your experiences and the different 'parts' that make up your whole being. We’ll delve into attachment patterns, exploring mindfulness and somatic-based approaches, and, if appropriate, blending your cultural and ancestral traditions & healing practices to enrich our work.
Empowerment and mutual respect are at the heart of my practice. We'll engage in open conversations, experiential activities, and mindfulness practices that foster self-awareness and emotional balance. I am dedicated to continuous learning, ensuring our work together benefits from evolving insights and techniques that cater to your unique journey.
I am passionate about supporting you in developing insights, resilience, and skills that contribute to your personal growth. I’m excited to join you on this transformative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and a richer sense of well-being. Looking forward to working with you!
If needed, please check out the "Working with Monica" page of my Google Site, that expands further on what you can expect while working with me and help clarify if I'm a good fit for your therapy goals and needs. Link => https://sites.google.com/liberation-pathways.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/working-with-monica
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LIVE SESSION AVAILABILITY (My typical weekly, working days/hours for members who may request me specifically):
~Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sunday (10am-8pm): First available session starts at 10am; last available session starts at 7:15pm
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Body image, Dissociation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monica Davis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Monica has been a great support for me. It's nice to match with a therapist who not only genuinely listens but provides insight, feedback, relates respectively, and more. Thanks, Monica!
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Monica Davis has helped me navigate the obstacles in my life in a way that is unique to me. She always makes sure to have context of a situation, which makes her opinion all the more encompassing of the multiple perspectives.
Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
I highly recommend Monica. Working with her has provided so much relief and clarity to my life. She is supportive and direct and compassionate. She’s the first mental health professional I’ve had that I feel like has actually listened to my words. She truly wants to work in a way that works best for the both of you. She provides explanation and research that relates to your situation, but not in an overwhelming way. She has made a profound impact on my life.
Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Monica was more then meets the eye. She has gone above and beyond to help worm around my schedule. And she was all I ever wanted out of therapy 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Monica is a very supportive, sincere, and professional therapist. I could tell she was genuinely committed to well-being from the start of our first session. I appreciated her approach to starting therapy and she is mindful of a comfortable pace. She has been very intentional about taking the time to understand the whole context of a situation I am struggling with before offering her perspective and empowers me to make my own decisions. She has also shared many helpful resources that have allowed me to do my own self-guided work outside of therapy.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
I truly enjoy my time with Monica. She listens to my thoughts and gives options for ground work to help me achieve my goals and build the skills I am seeking.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Monica for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd