- 40 years experience
- Bereavement and hospice
- Body and spirit approaches
About Helen
Helen Davis is a Colorado-licensed clinical social worker with a career that began in 1979. She holds a Master of Social Work from New York University and brings four decades of practice to people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her background includes long experience in hospice social work and bereavement support.
Her approach blends practical talk with body-centered and spiritual tools when appropriate. She uses techniques such as somatic awareness, visualization, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and compassion-focused work to help people notice and change patterns that cause pain. Helen also integrates Reiki and inner child work for those who seek energy- or spiritually oriented options.
Clients can expect a calm, steady presence aimed at making the therapy space feel safe. Helen emphasizes listening first, then helping people name what is most distressing and try small, manageable steps toward relief. She frames healing as undoing old defenses and discovering greater self-compassion and agency.
Her practice attends to a wide range of concerns including addiction, career strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Helen also supports people with issues around aging, cancer, end-of-life and bereavement, codependency, and relationship communication struggles.
Her long career has shaped a flexible, person-centered style. Sessions focus on what the individual needs that week - short-term coaching, grief processing, or deeper exploratory work. Helen encourages people to bring their questions and goals so therapy can be shaped around their daily life and priorities.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Helen blends talk-based methods with body-focused and compassion-oriented techniques. Somatic approaches invite attention to bodily sensations and movement to reduce tension and ground a person during stress or trauma. Visualization involves guided imagery to rehearse calm responses, clarify values, and imagine different ways of coping. Compassion-focused practices cultivate gentleness toward oneself, which can ease shame, grief, and long-standing self-criticism.Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Helen will listen to your goals and try approaches that feel appropriate, then adjust based on what helps most. She encourages people to bring feedback so the sessions match their needs and preferences over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It also lets people continue care across locations, which is helpful for those who move or travel. Licensed professionals can adapt somatic exercises, visualization, and compassionate practices to remote sessions so therapeutic work can move forward even when meeting virtually.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Helen commonly help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses issues like career strain, self-esteem, codependency, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapy style?
Helen offers a calm, listening-first style that mixes talk therapy with body-centered and spiritual techniques when they fit the person. Sessions often include practical steps to reduce distress and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced as a psychotherapist since 1979, bringing roughly 40 years of experience to her work. Much of that time included hospice social work and bereavement services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a CSW credential, practicing in Colorado. Her graduate degree is a Master of Social Work from New York University.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking so you know whether sessions are remote, in person, phone, or video.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; details on pricing are provided through the platform.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.