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Ella Davis

Ella Davis, LCSW

LCSW - addictions and relationship support

North Dakota

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Dakota / 3270
NPI
1639803257
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
North Dakota
  • Addictions
  • Relationship dynamics
  • Trauma and abuse

About Ella

Ella Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Dakota with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, family concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Ella speaks English and focuses on practical steps people can use in everyday life.

She helps people who find social situations and interpersonal conflicts difficult. Sessions focus on real-world skills for communication, emotional regulation, and coping with stress. Ella pays attention to how trauma and past losses affect current behavior and choices.

Her work often addresses patterns such as codependency, avoidance, and dependency issues. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and blended family challenges. Conversations include managing commitment worries and control issues in relationships.

Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means she favors methods grounded in research and practical problem solving. Clients can expect straightforward tools they can practice between meetings to test what helps.

She helps people clarify goals and set small steps to try outside sessions. People learn to spot unhelpful patterns, try alternative responses, and track what changes. Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session so the work can begin.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach involves practical behavior strategies that help people test new ways of acting in social situations and reduce avoidance. These techniques break tasks into small steps and use repeated practice to build confidence.

Another approach centers on processing past stressful events in a structured way so emotions become easier to manage. This work helps people notice how past experiences influence current reactions and then try different responses. Both approaches aim to give tools that can be practiced between sessions to track progress.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques suit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what works and adjusting the plan as needed.

The original profile did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes scheduling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments simpler while keeping the focus on skill practice and real-world change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

North Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with addictions, relationship problems, family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas include caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness, and communication difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize concrete coping strategies and communication practice.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in North Dakota. That experience includes work on addiction recovery and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Dakota and provides services to people in that state. Sessions are conducted in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered to people located within North Dakota.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile did not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how sessions are delivered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details to understand pricing for your area.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and planning conversation.

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