Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 168 ratings

Dr. Davisha Scudder

LP, 9 years of experience

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Virtual
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I am a psychologist that is licensed in Florida and New York with 9 years of experience. I have worked as a school psychologist, trauma-informed postdoctoral resident and a clinical psychologist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, executive functioning deficits, relationship difficulties, school issues, parenting struggles and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and/or abuse. My counseling style is empathetic and warm. I believe in treating anyone with compassion, understanding and openness and I don't believe in the stigmatization of clinical diagnoses. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and integrated theory. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes bravery and initiative to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take those steps I am here to help guide you and provide support along your journey of self-discovery as you unlock your potential and continue to grow as a person. I look forward to working with you!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Clients can expect to take therapeutic tools, exercises, journals, and worksheets they can refer back to from sessions with me. I strongly believe that therapy should include a talking portion as well as a portion to learn and practice skills so clients can use them in their lives.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strengths as a clinician are my open-mindedness and my ability to empathize with others.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with clients who are motivated to tackle whatever challenges that are leading them to seek therapy. When you are ready to increase your self-awareness and gain insight into your own needs, I'm prepared to help you do so.

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 168 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

May 15, 2025

Dr. Shudder has been great at helping me with my anxiety. She’s kind and has given me tools that are practical to help me with my anxiety. I tend to be a shy person but her easy going personality has helped me open up.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 8 with Dr.

April 22, 2025

I liked how she would stop to think after I shared things. I feel that she will do a good job learning about me, my behaviors, my habits in order to give me feedback.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

March 10, 2025

Dr. Davisha Scudder is a very kind therapist that has helped with me with my anxiety and given me resources that help me in the moments I feel anxious.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Dr.

About Dr. Davisha Scudder

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to help clients learn how to regulate their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Clients will learn about the cognitive triangle, common thinking errors and ways to challenge negative thoughts.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I teach clients Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help them to learn to manage their emotions.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I teach clients several exercises they can use to increase their mindfulness so that they are being present in the moment. Mindfulness exercises have been shown by research to help with anxiety, depression, and focus/concentration.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I teach clients thought defusion techniques that work by shifting attention away from the content of thoughts to the process of thinking so that they are able to defuse from their thoughts and no longer feel stuck inside a thought.