Irene Davis

Compassionate counselor blending evidence-based care

LPCC Kentucky

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Irene

Irene Davis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 21 years of experience. She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties.

Background and approach

Her work has also addressed career stress, anger, self-esteem, eating concerns, and life transitions, along with focused areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and substance-related problems. Her style centers on respect, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance that honors each person’s knowledge of their own life.

Irene integrates several evidence-informed approaches, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to individual needs. Clients collaborate with her to choose strategies that fit their goals and circumstances, with the clinician offering guidance, structure, and practical tools.

Those seeking support can expect a clinician who values humility and partnership, aims to create a therapeutic atmosphere of grace, and prioritizes flexible, person-centered work to help people move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Many of Irene's methods translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotions, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, increase psychological flexibility, and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, often supporting work on grief, chronic pain, or life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and meeting the client where they are so the therapeutic relationship becomes a foundation for growth and self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and current challenges and then recommend or combine methods that fit; clients have an active role in shaping which strategies are tried and adjusted over time.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when in-person meetings are difficult, while still allowing therapists to teach skills, review progress, and work toward practical goals together.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Irene address?

She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and many related life stressors.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining person-centered respect with structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused techniques tailored to each client.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 21 years of experience working in diverse settings with people facing mood, behavioral, and relational challenges.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is licensed as LPCC with the Kentucky license number KY LPCC 264427 and practices from Kentucky.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English