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Ella Davis

Ella Davis, LCSW

Therapist · North Dakota · 4+ years of experience

Midlife and life-change support

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  • Addiction recovery
  • Trauma healing
  • Self-esteem work

About Ella

Ella Davis is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Dakota. She brings four years of experience helping people face addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. Ella focuses on clear, practical steps that make daily life easier to manage.

She works with people navigating big life changes and midlife concerns, including stress at work, social anxiety, and conflicts with loved ones. Ella aims to help clients spot patterns that cause pain and try new ways of relating and coping.

Her sessions emphasize listening first, then setting small goals together. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery from addiction, process traumatic experiences, and rebuild self-worth. Sessions are framed around what each person needs right now and what they want to change.

Ella often supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, body image, and communication or commitment issues. She also helps those facing abandonment worries, avoidant or dependent personality concerns, and blended family tensions.

She describes the work as collaborative and grounded. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about patterns and practiceable tools to try between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with adjustments made as goals 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

Credentials

North Dakota

Languages

English

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is trauma-focused work, which helps people process distressing experiences and reduce their hold on daily life through paced exposure and skill practice. Another approach emphasizes addiction recovery methods that combine behavioral strategies and relapse prevention planning to support steady progress and healthier routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ella will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time, keeping the focus on manageable steps and real-world changes.

The therapy format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from wherever they are. It can also let someone choose shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or avoid being on camera if that reduces stress. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in an online setting, helping clients make steady progress without disrupting daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Ella address?

She helps with addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus related topics like caregiver stress and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Ella focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions blend careful reflection with small goals clients can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Ella has four years of clinical experience working with issues such as addiction recovery and trauma.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Dakota.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs structured?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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