Donyell Davis
Hello! My name is Donyell Davis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. I earned my Master’s in Social Work with a focus on Services to Children and Families from Our Lady of the Lakes University. I have 14 years of experience in the social work field working with diverse populations. My clients often describe me as empathetic, compassionate, and attentive. I pride myself on being an open-minded lifelong learner with a keen interest in evidence-based practice interventions. I chose to become a therapist because I discovered that blending the heart of a social worker with the professional skill set of an effective therapist profoundly enhances individuals’ quality of life. What sets me apart is my collaborative approach: we embark on this journey together to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, without rushing the process.
My main goals for my clients include reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving overall well-being, and promoting personal growth and resilience.
I enjoy working through issues that I have personally experienced like being a single parent, losing a spouse and the affects it has on the family system, raising a child with a disability, work-life balance, unhealthy relationships, lack of a support system, absence of a positive role model early in life, navigating life challenges, obtaining personal growth, and communication skills.
First session
In our first session we’ll begin with a brief psychosocial assessment and then delve into the specific challenges you’re facing. This will allow us to create a tailored treatment plan to guide our work in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I can relate to a lot of the issues we will work through due to my own personal experience of overcoming different types of adversity from early childhood throughout adolescence as well as in adulthood. Growing up in a disadvantaged community drives my passion to empower my clients to build resilience and skills needed to reach their full potential. My approach leads to measurable and effective patient outcomes. I am inclusive of all communities and offer unconditional positive regard.
Ideal clients
I have extensive experience with elderly individuals 65yo and above as well as disabled individuals ages 18-64yo, so I understand struggles due to the aging process and having individualized needs. I understand the importance of support and direction needed for struggles early on in life as well. I have the skill set to support individuals throughout all walks of life of all ages become the best versions of themselves by using a Person-Centered Approach.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address a wide range of psychological issues. CBT helps recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. My goal is to collaborate with patients on a treatment strategy tailored to their current life circumstances. By the end of treatment, patients are empowered with practical skills to independently navigate life challenges beyond therapy sessions.
Compassion Focused
Compassion focused treatment focuses on self compassion and plays a big role in helping individuals with high self-criticism, shame, and guilt. I helps build skills and resilience needed to alleviate suffering and bring about change in your life.
Strength-Based
Strengths based therapy focuses on finding and building qualities you possess so that we can use them to solve your problems.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
TexasLicense 107019