LMHC, 5 years of experience
Hello, I’m Davia, and I’m of Jamaican descent. Seeking mental health counseling is normalizing because mental health professionals continue to speak about, advocate for, and accept its presence in our clients’ lives. You are not alone if you seek mental health counseling. In fact, you are courageous and aware that getting help is a sign of indomitable strength. Are you lacking boundaries or wondering why life seems topsy-turvy? Do you function in survival mode but struggle with exhaustion or burnout? I help clients develop mindfulness to reduce stress, anxiety, or depression while increasing balance and a healthy lifestyle. We will work together to identify areas that are out of alignment. In our sessions together, I will utilize evidence-based techniques along with grace and compassion so you can increase your awareness and confidence. Welcome to your journey of healing!
The client can expect a compassionate environment in which their needs, expectations, and goals will be evaluated to set a foundation to build and begin working toward healing.
I enjoy helping clients set healthy boundaries, goals, and expectations for their lives by evaluating current stressors or past or current traumas so they can improve their quality of life. Working towards goals can seem daunting, but don’t shy away from counseling if you don’t know where to start. Helping people get unstuck is something I also enjoy, and I look forward to working with you on your healing journey.
I typically work with clients who struggle to set healthy boundaries with themselves and others, have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma or spiritual abuse, and are experiencing an inability to sustain attention or are experiencing inattention. The conditions I treat most effectively are ADHD (adult and child), PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns or abuse, spiritual concerns or abuse, and work-related stressors.
Davia Knight offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Florida.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients with assessing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I empower them to evaluate the purpose of processing each area, assess, evaluate, and reframe cognitive distortions, and brainstorm a path toward healing.
With narrative therapy, clients gain the freedom to express their lives in detail, especially if they include past or current traumas. I empower them to assess and evaluate their past or current traumas to forge healing.
Mindfulness can help build awareness and self-regulation of emotions that feel pressured or negatively impact one’s life and mental health. I empower clients to practice diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, journaling, and other therapeutic exercises that can forge healing.