Gregory Davenport
Hi there! I have been active in substance abuse and mental health counseling for over a decade. I focus on helping individuals who are stressed by college courses, desiring to reduce or stop substance use, or experiencing relationship issues; individuals desiring to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle; those who are struggling with anxiety, codependency; and those who want to integrate their Christian faith into therapy while exploring personal issues. I use a person-centered approach; however, the theoretical frameworks that most define me professionally combine unconditional positive regard, humanistic, Christian/faith-based, and cognitive-behavioral theory. My style is pragmatic, professional, down-to-earth, and grounded in professional and personal experience. I have a unique ability to connect therapeutically with clients, partly because of my personality, style, and vernacular. My main goal is to help you and respectfully challenge you to ignite change in your life. You can expect me to be authentic and engage in collaborative conversations.
Faith-Based Interventions: Drawing from my Christian faith-based perspective, I may incorporate spiritual practices or discussions that align with your beliefs and preferences into therapy sessions.
A few things about myself: I am a husband and a father to an amazing family. I enjoy tennis, hiking, and traveling.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, I'll introduce myself, the process of therapy, what to expect in sessions, and then we can dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
It can be difficult to find a therapist who incorporates psychotherapeutic techniques along with a Christian faith-based approach. You can expect our sessions to include my authentic self.
Ideal clients
Ideal clients are those looking to explore their Christian faith and how it relates to current life issues; those seeking to maintain, reduce, or explore substance use issues; those developing coping skills; and students experiencing stress from school, work, and family life. Furthermore, working with clients who may want to explore new or former codependency issues related to substance use or relationships.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy is talk therapy in which the client does most of the talking. As your therapist I will not actively direct conversation in sessions, or judge or interpret what you say, but I may restate your words in an effort to fully understand your thoughts and feelings (and to help you do the same). When you hear your own words repeated back to you in this way, you may then wish to self-edit and clarify your meaning. Some main components of Person-centered is as follows: Unconditional positive regard, which means therapists must be empathetic and non-judgmental as they accept the client’s words and convey feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage clients to feel valued and to make their own (better) decisions and choices. Empathetic understanding, which means therapists completely understand and accept their clients’ thoughts and feelings, in a way that can help reshape an individual’s sense of their experiences. Congruence, or genuineness, which means therapists carry no air of authority or superiority but instead present a true and accessible self that clients can see is honest and transparent.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling is a type of therapy that integrates traditional talk therapy methodologies and psychotherapeutic techniques with Christian belief practices by incorporating theological concepts. It focuses on the navigation of spiritual concerns and everyday life struggles encountered by Christians.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Working in the field of addiction, Cognitive behavioral therapy is a main theory that is utilized. CBT combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy by identifying maladaptive patterns of thinking, emotional responses, or behaviors and replacing them with more desirable patterns.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 115460