Dr. Damion Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and founder of the Davis Counseling Center, PLLC. Dr. Davis is trained to work with adolescents and adults with differing degrees of emotional and behavioral issues. Dr. Davis takes a holistic approach to counseling, which means viewing the person in their entirety. Whatever the presenting problem, it is part of a bigger picture and is connected to other aspects of the client’s life. Dr. Davis’ goal is to create a positive therapeutic environment, assist the client with gaining insight, and collaborate on strategies to overcome the present problem. In addition to gaining insight, Dr. Davis’ approach includes exploring subconscious motivations and highlighting the connections between thoughts-feelings-actions and past experiences.
Dr. Davis earned his B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington and a M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of North Texas, specializing in adolescent, adult, multicultural counseling. Dr. Davis completed his Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Before founding the Davis Counseling Center, Dr. Davis was an Associate Partner at the Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center.
Dr. Davis works with adolescents, adults, and court related cases. While working with adolescents, Dr. Davis gives them a level of autonomy, while keeping the parents involved in the process. When working with adults, Dr. Davis creates an egalitarian relationship, where our joint efforts reveal insight and create a plan of action. Collaboration is key and leads to growth and understanding.
Dr. Davis is professionally a member of the American Counseling Association, the Texas Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Association of Black Psychologists. In addition to therapeutic practice, Dr. Davis is an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University- Commerce.
Areas of focus: anxiety and stress, adjustment issues, depression, family issues, mood disorders, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation & attempts, teen counseling, divorce care, premarital counseling, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, school issues, racial identity, self-esteem, and trauma recovery.
TX License# 72816
davis@thedaviscounselingcenter.com