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Ella Davis

Ella Davis, LCSW

North Dakota

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LCSW - Addictions and relationships

  • Addictions
  • Relationship issues
  • Blended family issues

About Ella

Ella Davis is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Dakota with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Ella also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus.

Ella works with adults who are facing practical, often painful problems. She talks through what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and what small steps can change daily life. Sessions use plain language and direct feedback rather than technical jargon.

In her practice Ella addresses things like communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, and control issues. She also supports people managing chronic illness or caregiving stress, body image concerns, and the effects of abandonment or trauma. When needed, she helps sort how different problems interact, such as co-morbidity or the overlap of addiction and relationship stress.

Her methods draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to make talk therapy practical. Clients can expect focused work on symptoms, behavior, and relationship patterns. The emphasis is on clear steps and tools that can be used between sessions.

Ella asks clients to set concrete goals and to review progress regularly. She helps people recognize repeated patterns and practice new ways of responding. People who want straightforward, goal-oriented work about relationship and family strain often find this approach useful.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

The therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and skills practice. One approach concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which helps with addictive behaviors, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed methods that help people process past harm and reduce triggers affecting daily life.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, suggest options, and adjust methods as you progress. Sessions are shaped by your goals, the problems you want to solve, and what feels workable in your day-to-day life.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to try techniques in everyday settings and to follow up on tasks between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

North Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She focuses on addictions, relationship problems, family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional areas listed include blended family issues and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and plain language. Work is practical, focused on patterns, behaviors, and clear steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician. That timeframe reflects her post-qualification work in North Dakota.

What is her credential and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in North Dakota.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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