Dr. Thomas Davis, NC Psychologist 0742

Dr. Thomas Davis is a North Carolina Psychologist (NC Psychologist 0742) with 46 years of clinical experience. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Duke University and practiced for decades in a medical setting, working with people across the lifespan. His work includes concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a number of family-related problems including blended family issues.

He approaches therapy as a practical partnership. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and offers professional structure to organize their thoughts and actions. In an initial session he helps define the main problems and creates a problem-oriented treatment plan.

The focus during sessions is on thoughts first, then behavior, then emotions. He uses concrete homework between sessions to help apply skills outside of the meeting. When child or adolescent concerns arise, he adapts the plan for age and brings family members in as change agents when helpful.

Across his career he has conducted psychological testing for more than 5,000 people. That experience includes assessments for depression, anxiety, dementia, brain injuries, ADHD, learning disabilities, personality development, and readiness for medical procedures. He uses that testing knowledge to interpret past results and guide treatment when relevant.

Sessions include clear goals and follow-up notes after each meeting that summarize what was covered, homework assigned, and next steps. The stated aims are greater mastery over daily life, reduced worry, and stronger coping skills for future challenges.