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Brian Davis, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Brian

Brian Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience as a therapist and a longer career in social work. He works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, mood fluctuations, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He brings a calm, empathetic presence and an attitude that feelings are meaningful and entitled to respect rather than judgment. His method of working emphasizes exploration and collaboration; he frames therapy as a shared process in which clients and therapist build a relationship that enables new perspectives and practical coping skills.

Brian uses evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness alongside therapies that attend to emotion regulation and life meaning. He encourages clients to notice patterns, try manageable changes, and discover options that foster resilience and clearer functioning.

Located in Pennsylvania, Brian has experience with clients from diverse backgrounds and values cultural awareness in his work. He describes therapy as a stepwise journey rather than a quick fix and invites people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain to consider meeting and exploring whether a different perspective might help them feel more capable and grounded.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Brian integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) alongside mindfulness practices to tailor work to each person’s needs. CBT is a structured approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more effective thinking and action patterns, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT emphasizes learning concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to understand goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in day-to-day life, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or mobility is limited, and they allow clients to try brief coaching-style exchanges or longer, in-depth sessions depending on need.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Brian commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends practical, skills-based methods with reflective, meaning-focused work. That combination aims to help clients manage symptoms while also exploring underlying patterns and values.
What is his experience and background?
Brian is an LCSW with 12 years of experience as a therapist and nearly two decades in social work, having worked with many different populations over his career.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LCSW CW020640.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Brian can help with

Brian Davis works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How Brian approaches therapy

Brian's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Brian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.