Licensed to practice in Nevada and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Kathy Davis, and I am a mental health therapist specializing in depression, disability, anxiety, grief, stress, trauma, and adjustment. Additionally, I have worked extensively with people with neurodivergence, Schizophrenia and related disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, and homeless clients. My background includes rehabilitation counseling (working with people with disabilities), career counseling, and mental health therapy. My training includes a doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master's from Western Michigan University in Counseling. I hold current licensure as a Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada. Additionally, I am Board Certified through the National Board for Certified Counselors, and as a Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. I hold a certification as a Neuropsychologist. My interests include travel, concerts, and spending time with my hound dogs.
Our first session is really about getting to know one another. It gives me a chance to learn more about you, your story, and what brings you in—and it gives you the opportunity to decide whether working together feels like a good fit. A strong therapeutic alliance is one of the most important parts of successful therapy, so my goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, and able to express yourself freely in a secure, confidential space. While the first session does include some structured questions about your background and what you’re hoping to work on, I try to make it feel more like a natural conversation than a formal interview. Once we’ve completed the intake portion, we’ll discuss the goals you want to focus on, and I’ll share my treatment recommendations. I’ll also explain how I typically approach therapy. If you’re comfortable, we can even take a small first step toward your goals during that initial meeting—nothing overwhelming, just something simple to help you start moving forward. Before we wrap up, I’ll check in to see if you have any questions. I like to end the first session on a positive, hopeful note so you leave feeling supported and encouraged about the path ahead.
My approach is very much a warm, Midwestern style—welcoming, down‑to‑earth, and straightforward in how we communicate. My hope is that you always feel treated with dignity and respect, and that our work together reflects a mind‑body perspective. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself here. A big part of our sessions is helping you understand what’s contributing to your current stress and supporting you in feeling empowered to make meaningful changes toward a more balanced life. We may use a variety of tools—homework (only if it’s actually helpful for you), videos, books, worksheets, or practicing new behaviors. I tailor my approach to fit each person’s way of thinking, whether you’re more analytical, logical, creative, or somewhere in between. This can include cognitive‑behavioral strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, neuropsychology (explaining what’s happening in your brain and body), ecopsychology, or creative methods. All of these are evidence‑based and well‑researched. And if you prefer simply talking, being heard, and having your feelings validated, that is absolutely welcome too.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, grief, trauma, binge‑eating, phobias, or gender identity and gender issues, you deserve support. I work with clients who want to be active participants in their healing, with a special interest in adults raised by hoarding or emotionally immature parents or those who have suffered religious trauma. I do work with clients with suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. My approach blends evidence‑based care with mind‑body strategies informed by neuropsychology to support meaningful, whole‑person change.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a skills‑based therapy that helps you notice unhelpful thoughts, understand how they shape your emotions and behaviors, and practice more balanced thinking and healthier coping. It’s practical, structured, and focused on learning tools you can use in everyday life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy approach that helps you notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, stay present, and take actions that align with your values. Instead of trying to eliminate uncomfortable emotions, ACT teaches you skills to make room for them while still moving toward a meaningful, fulfilling life.
Attachment-based
Attachment‑based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape the way we connect, trust, and feel safe with others. It helps clients understand their attachment patterns, build healthier ways of relating, and develop secure, supportive connections in the present.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy is an approach that actively considers a client’s cultural background, values, identity, and lived experiences throughout the therapeutic process. It focuses on understanding how culture shapes a person’s worldview and mental health, and it adapts treatment to be respectful, responsive, and aligned with the client’s cultural needs and preferences.
Polyvagal Therapy
Polyvagal‑informed therapy is a body‑based approach that helps people understand how their nervous system responds to stress. It focuses on calming the body, strengthening feelings of safety, and improving the ability to stay regulated and connected during difficult emotions or situations.