Gerina Davis
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an artist, and the Clinical and Creative Director of Healing Minds and Hearts. I create thoughtful, collaborative spaces where people can be their whole selves, tell the truth about what they are carrying, and reconnect with themselves and others. I support individuals, couples, families, and communities navigating identity, relationships, faith, life transitions, trauma, and the impact of past experiences and systems. Together, we explore who you are, what you need, and how you want to grow. Healing Minds and Hearts supports emotional, relational, spiritual, and creative healing. My hope is to create a space where you feel seen, respected, empowered, and supported.
First session
The first session may look different depending on why you are coming in and the level of urgency around your needs. Usually, it is a time of information gathering, but that may unfold differently for each individual. For individual clients, the first session focuses on understanding who you are, what brings you to therapy, what systems and relationships you are a part of, and how your environment, upbringing, identity, and lived experiences may be impacting your present life. If we already had a 15-minute consultation, we may build from what was shared there and explore more deeply.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is seeing what others may miss. I don’t fit in a box, nor do I believe most humans fit in the box they opt into. I hold complexity without needing to flatten it, and I listen for the layers beneath what is being said, emotions, patterns, relationships, history, faith, culture, and the parts of a person that may be trying to protect, survive, or grow. I’m direct and caring. I’m willing to name what I notice while making room for tenderness, honesty, and humor.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are people who hold multitudes and want to understand and integrate the different parts of themselves. They may be creative, complex, curious, or navigating identities, beliefs, relationships, and experiences that don’t always fit neatly together. They are willing to look in the mirror, reflect, and be honest, even when it’s uncomfortable. They are willing to explore their patterns and participate in their healing inside and outside of sessions.
Treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is one of my primary approaches with individual clients. We explore the different parts of you, how they learned to protect you, and what they need. Together, we work toward greater self-understanding, compassion, and connection with your Core Self, the grounded, wise, and present part of you. The goal is to understand your parts and help them work together in healthier ways. I may also use creative practices such as drawing, collage, or music to support this process. Ultimately, IFS helps you better understand yourself so you can respond to life and relationships with greater intention.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I draw from CBT techniques when helpful for exploring thoughts, assumptions, and patterns of thinking. Together, we may examine how you are interpreting a situation, whether your thoughts are based on facts or influenced by emotions, and what other perspectives may be possible. I use CBT informed reframing to support new perspectives without dismissing the emotions behind what you are experiencing.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Rather than giving you the answers, I help you identify the strengths, resources, and possibilities you already carry. Through thoughtful questions and focused conversation, we work toward clarity and practical next steps.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples and few individuals experiencing relational challenges or feeling caught in repeated cycles of conflict. Together, we slow down the cycle and explore what is happening beneath the surface, how emotions, past experiences, and protective patterns shape the way we respond to one another. The goal is to move beyond blame, understand the cycle, interrupt unhealthy patterns, and build greater connection, communication, and emotional safety.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- New YorkLicense 001969