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Ella Davis

Ella Davis

LCSW

North Dakota

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In their wordsFocused support for practical recovery

Key details

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Dakota / 3270
NPI
1639803257
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
North Dakota

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Addiction support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Self-esteem work

About Ella

Ella Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Dakota. She focuses on helping people who are facing addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and issues with self-esteem. Ella aims to create a calm, straightforward space where someone can talk about what feels overwhelming and start finding practical steps forward.

She brings four years of professional experience to her work and centers each session on the person's immediate needs. Conversations often cover communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. Ella also supports people dealing with abandonment concerns, avoidant personality patterns, and body image challenges.

Her background emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she uses methods supported by research to guide treatment, while adapting them to the person in front of her. She helps clients build coping skills for everyday life and for larger events, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative: Ella works with each person to set goals and try strategies that fit their life. She often focuses on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.

People who choose Ella can expect practical tools and steady support while they work through change. To begin, potential clients use the site process to match and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy

Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on building concrete coping skills for managing strong emotions and stress; this involves practicing tools and small behavior changes that help with day-to-day challenges. Another approach centers on addressing trauma and its effects by carefully working through painful memories and teaching grounding strategies to reduce distress. These methods aim to reduce symptoms and increase a person’s ability to handle triggers and difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ella works with each person to choose which methods make the most sense for their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps and what feels workable in the client’s life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people participate from different locations within the supported region, making it simpler to attend regular sessions and keep momentum toward goals.

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

Credentials

North Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ella commonly help with?

She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, family-related stress, and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns like codependency and communication problems.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize collaboration, goal-setting, and strategies that can be tried between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ella has four years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LCSW license in North Dakota and provides services from that location.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within the supported region.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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