Monica Davis, LISW
Experienced narrative-focused therapist
Details
| Name | Monica Davis |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Monica
Monica Davis is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. She offers a calm, attentive presence and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Monica focuses on identity-affirming care and supports people from diverse backgrounds with respect and curiosity.
She uses Narrative Therapy alongside evidence-informed tools to help people reframe stories that shape how they see themselves. Monica also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work to address patterns that get in the way of connection and well-being.
Background and approach
Sessions include talk, simple exercises, and mindfulness practices to build skills that fit daily life. Monica has worked in community health centers and urban schools, which shaped her practical approach to common struggles like parenting stress, career transitions, grief, and body image worries. She pays particular attention to how cultural and social forces influence mental health and coping.
In sessions she prioritizes collaboration - setting goals together and choosing methods that feel useful. People can expect exploration of life stories, attention to relational patterns, and concrete strategies for emotion regulation and problem solving. Monica supports people with a wide range of concerns including post-traumatic stress, ADHD, sexuality and LGBT issues, grief, and loneliness.
She aims to help clients build resilience, stronger self-awareness, and clearer next steps for living more in line with their values.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Monica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Monica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Monica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Monica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Monica commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and reframe the stories that shape their daily choices and relationships. This approach looks at how life events and cultural messages form a problem story and then helps create alternative stories that support healthier choices and self-understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent element; it focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and identifying actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy work addresses patterns in close relationships, helping people recognize connection styles and try new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica treats the choice of methods as collaborative - she reviews goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques over time. Together they decide what feels useful, then test practical tools and adjust based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between live meetings. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people continue therapy across different routines and locations.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can Monica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD concerns, and many related areas such as body image, isolation, and life purpose.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Monica blends Narrative Therapy with approaches like ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered care, CBT, DBT elements, and mindfulness. Sessions usually mix story work, skill practice, and present-moment awareness.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience working in community health centers and urban schools, which informs a practical style aimed at real-life challenges.
Where is Monica licensed and practicing?
She is an Ohio LISW, licensed in Ohio and practicing with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Monica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Monica?
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