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Dr. Brenda Davis, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Brenda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Brenda. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California, Idaho, and 3 more

Recent reviews

She is just terrific!

Reviewed August 2024

She is truly the best.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Brenda

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker in California, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon with over 30 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work conflicts, and day to day problem solving.

My therapy style is strength based. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral considering the person in their environment. Often what is needed is a safe place to be heard. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Avoidant personality Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Domestic violence Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Dr. Brenda Davis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700939949.

  • LCSW · California · 17362 · Expires March 2026
  • LCSW · Idaho · LCSW-34105 · Expires March 2025
  • LCSW · Kentucky · 3962 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Oregon · L6247 · Expires April 2025
  • LCSW · Utah · 12810676-3501 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Brenda Davis

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Comfortable Helped Thoughtful The best Safe Supportive Wonderful

She is just terrific!

Reviewed August 2024

She is truly the best.

Reviewed July 2024

Dr. Davis is extremely knowledgeable and insightful. She is a delight to work with and made me feel fully supported. When I did not support myself she taught me how to.

Reviewed May 2024

Dr. Davis is an ace in the hole, a Swiss army knife in a bind, a scholar and a humanist. She is one of those people that you want to clone. Her curiosity and intelligence coupled with her empathy and kindness are unmatched.

Reviewed May 2024

Dr. Davis is supportive and kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. I felt immediately at ease with her and she really helps me pause, think and work through any issue we discuss.

Reviewed April 2024

She is amazing and has the best suggestions.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr. Davis is a great therapist. I always come out of my sessions feeling better.

Reviewed April 2024

Brenda was very supportive during a rough time when I needed her help. I would and have recommended BetterHelp to more than one of my friends and co workers. I am now seeing a local therapist and am moving forward with the healing.

Reviewed March 2024

Brenda Davis is the ideal therapist for me and my needs at this time of my life. She completely gets me and my circumstances, listens, and provides insight and helpful information. She is completely non-judgmental, compassionate and affirming. Through my weekly phone sessions with Brenda, I am moving through serious issues. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Reviewed February 2024

Dr. Davis is wonderful.

Reviewed January 2024

She already knows how highly I regard her! She is the perfect fit with me.

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Davis is so comfortable to talk to. Always makes you feel respected and understood. Strongly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2023

From the very first time meeting with Dr. Davis, I felt very comfortable talking about the things that led me to BetterHelp, and she was a great listener and provided incredibly useful feedback and information! I would highly recommend Dr. Davis!

Reviewed May 2023

Very helpful, intelligent, and a blessing to speak with

Reviewed February 2023

Awesome

Reviewed January 2023

Dr. Davis helped me recognize and move past childhood trauma that was limiting my social movements in today’s world as an adult. She helped me move past my issues with my father and ex girlfriend as well.

Reviewed January 2023

Dr Davis has been wonderful to talk to! She really gets the matter of my concerns and helps me dig in to cope moving forward. I highly recommend her and these sessions to get you through challenging times! Worth it's weight in gold!

Reviewed December 2022

Dr Davis responded quickly and attended to my concerns.

Reviewed December 2022

Really lovely. Quite personable, gives great gentle perspective and encourages you to examine yourself in a safe and positive environment. Highly recommend her, she put me at ease from our first meeting.

Reviewed December 2022

I really appreciate Dr Davis support recommendations and perspective. She has been able to follow the thoughts I share with her and helps me understand various scenarios and aspect that give me more peace. dr Davis has suggested resources that expand on complex challenges, and has given clear suggestions to improve my mental health. She is kind and comforting. I really appreciate her therapeutic skills and relationship.

Reviewed December 2022

She has been great

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Davis has been excellent. I was uneasy about therapy but she has been a great addition to my life.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Davis is a great listener and has been very helpful to me!

Reviewed November 2022

I feel so lucky to have been matched with Dr. Davis on BetterHelp. At first I was skeptical that I would be able to trust and connect with someone who I was only talking to virtually, but I quickly felt comfortable with Dr. Davis in my very first session. She is so easy to talk to and is genuinely caring. The time flies by in each of our sessions, and I always leave feeling lighter and having learned something. I appreciate the thoughtful advice and feedback that she gives. She is accepting and nonjudgmental, and always holds space for all of my emotions. I appreciate her very much.

Reviewed November 2022

She really is the BEST!

Reviewed September 2022

I’m blessed to have Dr Davis help me sort through the trauma I’ve experienced and have her patiently listen and give an advice that brought so much understanding and freedom.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Davis has been a huge help for me. While going through major transition on my life, speaking with Dr. Davis has helped me is some many ways. I have made more progress in my time speaking with Dr. Davis then I have in a long time. Dr. Davis has been helpful, kind, understand and supportive. I honestly don't know where I would be without her assistance.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Davis is a thoughtful and talented provider who is an astute observer even in a remote setting. She has offered helpful guidance to me and I am glad to be working with her.

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Davis has been a welcome addition to my life. She is helping me navigate some health challenges well as some family issues. I appreciate her experience and insight to help me in these areas of my life. She is kind and compassionate and is a great listener. I would highly recommend her if someone were looking for a counselor.

Reviewed August 2022

I am a mental health professional with over ten years in the field. I was very hesitant of the online format. Dr Davis put me at ease very quickly and was able to intuit my needs without struggle. I trust her. In truth, I find her more adept that most I have worked with on a professional basis. She is sensitive to my varied topics of concern and is highly adaptable when they change from week to week. I thought I would have greater difficulty finding authenticity from an online therapist, I was mistaken. I'm very thankful to have Dr. Davis to lean on during these all to overwhelming times.

Reviewed July 2022

Dr. Davis has wonderful wisdom and insight to offer in every session we have. She is fantastic at respecting my feelings while also reminding me of the strength I do have to get through any given situation. I feel safe opening up to her about everything I need to talk about and she gives me plenty of space to speak and process. Her biblical input is also incredibly helpful when I’m having spiritual troubles or questions. It is great having Dr. Davis to check in with me every week as we both reflect on how things are going. I truly feel that I receive wise counsel with her.

Reviewed July 2022

Dr Davis listened well, had some insights I had not considered, and was very helpful to me.

Reviewed June 2022

She is an amazing listener. I feel seen. I appreciate her openness to be vulnerable with me as well.

Reviewed June 2022

She’s great!

Reviewed May 2022

She’s a good listener, tailors to the individual, and is practical and smart.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Davis is kind, understanding and clearly brings expertise and experience to our conversations. I feel safe and comfortable opening up about the things I need to talk about and feel that we can make a lot of progress in our work together.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Davis really care about her clients and is super easy to talk to. She is always able to offer help no matter how big the issue is and is always looking out for your best interest.

Reviewed May 2022

:)

Reviewed May 2022

Brenda helped me through a very difficult life transition dealing with relationship and job issues I was having. She is thoughtful and helpful. It is clear she cares a great deal about her patients.

Reviewed May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Brenda Davis offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Brenda Davis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Brenda Davis speak?

Dr. Brenda Davis speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Brenda Davis have?

Dr. Brenda Davis has 30 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Brenda Davis licensed to practice?

Dr. Brenda Davis is licensed to practice in California, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Utah.

Does Dr. Brenda Davis accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Brenda Davis accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Brenda Davis offer?

Dr. Brenda Davis offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Dr. Brenda Davis?

Dr. Brenda Davis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Brenda Davis?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.