LCSW
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.
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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.