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Brian Davis

Calm, collaborative therapy for meaningful change

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English

About Brian

Brian Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a dozen years of therapeutic experience and nearly two decades in social work.

Background and approach

He focuses on helping people navigate a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addictions, and issues related to identity and intimacy. His work also addresses practical life challenges like sleep and eating problems, parenting stresses, career transitions, and coping with change or compassion fatigue.

He employs evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based practices, existential exploration, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each client’s needs. Brian is described as calm and empathetic, and he emphasizes that therapy is a collaborative journey where feelings are acknowledged as meaningful and valid.

He aims to help clients gain perspective, try new ideas, and build the skills needed to function with greater confidence and clarity. Based in Pennsylvania, he offers several remote session formats that can fit different schedules and preferences.

Prospective clients are invited to take an initial step toward support and to work together to find practical, sustainable ways to manage current struggles and pursue personal goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Brian integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work in ways that focus on skills and practical change. CBT centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship-related challenges.

Choosing an approach is collaborative; he will work with clients to identify which methods align with their goals, values, and current struggles. That process may involve trying strategies from different approaches and adjusting over time so the work feels useful and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit sessions into varied schedules and life demands. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions, check in when needed, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are difficult, all while working with licensed professionals to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brian work with?
He addresses a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a mix of practical, evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, existential therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 12 years of experience as a therapist and nearly 20 years working in social work settings, providing care to many different populations and presenting concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - PA LCSW CW020640 - and practices from Pennsylvania.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on 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