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Ella Davis

Ella Davis, LCSW

LCSW specializing in addictions and relationships

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Profile details for Ella Davis
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, North Dakota / 3270
NPI1639803257
Experience4 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationNorth Dakota

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  • Addictions
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse

About Ella

Ella Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Dakota with four years of practice experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem work. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and speaks English.

Ella helps people untangle specific problems like abandonment fears, communication breakdowns, codependency, and commitment worries. She also addresses issues tied to aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and avoidant or dependent personality patterns. Sessions concentrate on clear, practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Her style is direct and collaborative. Ella works with clients to name patterns that cause distress and to test small changes in thinking and behavior. She uses approaches grounded in research to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

Clients who come for addiction work or trauma-related concerns can expect focused attention on coping skills and relapse prevention. People navigating relationship or blended family difficulties get help with communication strategies and boundary planning. Work and life transitions are addressed with problem-solving and planning.

Ella’s experience is four years long and she maintains licensure in North Dakota as an LCSW. She does not accept international clients. Sessions require signing up through the site’s matching process before scheduling a first appointment.

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Approaches used in online sessions

Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and measurable change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies, emotion regulation, and relapse prevention for addictions and trauma. This helps people manage strong feelings and reduce harmful patterns. Another approach emphasizes communication and problem-solving. This method breaks down interactions into concrete steps, helping clients practice new ways to speak and set boundaries in relationships and blended family situations. Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match current needs, goals, and preferences. Goals and techniques are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made. Confirm the therapist's available session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering appointments that better match work and caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can help clients pick formats that suit their routines and technical comfort.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She focuses on addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively to identify patterns and practical changes. Sessions focus on skills and strategies clients can use outside of appointments.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical practice experience.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Dakota.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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