Donyell Davis, LCSW — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Donyell!

My clients often describe me as empathetic, compassionate, and attentive. I work with diverse populations and pride myself on being an open-minded lifelong learner with a keen interest in evidence-based practice interventions.

My focus

I have extensive experience with elderly individuals and disabled adults, so I understand struggles due to the aging process and individualized needs. I also understand the importance of support and direction needed for struggles early in life. I support individuals throughout all walks of life and all ages.

My approach

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. My goal is to collaborate with you on a treatment strategy tailored to your current life circumstances. Compassion-focused treatment builds self-compassion and helps with self-criticism, shame, and guilt.

My communication style

I practice active listening to create a nonjudgmental safe space for clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

I chose to become a therapist because blending the heart of a social worker with professional therapeutic skills profoundly enhances quality of life. I enjoy working through issues I have personally experienced like single parenthood, losing a spouse, raising a child with a disability, work-life balance, and unhealthy relationships.

My goals for you

My main goals include reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving overall well-being, and promoting personal growth and resilience. By the end of our work together, you will be equipped with coping skills to navigate challenges independently, as well as the insight to seek professional collaboration when necessary.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll begin with a brief psychosocial assessment and then delve into the specific challenges you're facing. This will allow us to create a tailored treatment plan to guide our work in follow-up sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Play Therapy

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Focus populations

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) with Specialization in Services to Hispanic Children and Families from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Donyell Davis