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Alyson Davis, LMFT, LCMFT

Alyson Davis, LMFT, LCMFT

(she/her)

LCMFT
9 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Empowering

Hi! I am Alyson Davis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a millennial and military brat that grew up in Northern Virginia. Currently, I reside in Maryland and have licenses in both Maryland and Virginia. I am taking clients in both states via telehealth. For undergrad, I attended the University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE!) and for my graduate education and clinical training I practiced at Valdosta State University. The therapeutic modality I use the most often is Narrative Therapy. Using Narrative Therapy, I help clients change the problem stories in their heads to preferred stories to improve their behaviors, relationships, and life outlook. With this practice, I enjoy using journal prompts, metaphors, and media. I am not a trained Christian therapist, but I do identify as a Christian, and enjoy using all religion and spirituality in my practice, but it is not required. I am LGBTQ-IA+ affirming and believe in honoring and creating space for all identities in session. A personal joy of mine is working with Black clients who are first-timers in therapy to work on destigmatizing mental health and healing the impacts of white supremacy. More specifically, I prioritize supporting Black clients who grew up in predominantly White spaces who did not feel "Black enough." My favorite problem to work with is when someone says "I'm stuck," to help a client not only get moving but move in a healthy direction. In my personal life, I am married and have a wonderful bonus-daughter and dog-son. That being said, I have an appreciation for working with blended families and exploring dating post-divorce. For self-care I enjoy writing fiction, listening to 90's and 2000s R&B, and watching romcoms. Looking forward to helping your healing journey.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session clients can expect rapport building. My interest is to understand clients meaning behind the problem and their beliefs about it. What I would like to know is-- why now? What does a client think therapy is, who is it for, and what do they expect from me as the therapist? Do they perceive their issues are long-term problems? How do they know the problem is the problem? What is their perception of change, and the possibility that the problem can decrease and/or be eliminated.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Quarter-Life Crisis: Transitional stages of development from young adulthood to career path and creation of a chosen family. Womanhood: Empowering dreams overshadowed by traditional gender norms both generational and societal. Relationships: Healthy patterns and boundaries for building platonic and romantic relationships. Spiritual Trauma: Restoring the relationship with your higher power and identity as a spiritual being. Elders: Deconstructing internalized ageism and creating fluid view of aging End of Life Care: Creating the narrative of a “Good Death,” alleviating stigma and fear of transitioning from the natural realm

About Alyson Davis, LMFT, LCMFT

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Narrative

Narrative Therapy is my primary modality and method of treatment. I specifically took a Narrative Therapy course in graduate school, my graduate comps and clinical orientation are based in Narrative Therapy, and I utilize trainings and information from the Narrative Therapy Institute.