Alta Davis

Compassionate counselor blending skills and empathy

LPC Michigan

Experience: 27 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Alta

Alta Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a broad range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With 27 years of clinical experience, she combines practical problem-solving with compassionate listening to support clients navigating challenges such as addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, career shifts, and issues around self-esteem and body image. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and solution-focused methods, and she also integrates mindfulness practices when helpful.

This mix allows her to collaborate with clients on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while honoring each person’s priorities and strengths. Alta emphasizes developing concrete coping skills and exploring values-based goals so clients can move toward meaningful change.

Clients can expect an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that balances practical strategies with emotional support. She brings prior hospital and independent practice experience to her work and aims to walk alongside people through grief, caregiving stress, life purpose questions, postpartum concerns, and end-of-life issues as they arise.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Alta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering structured exercises and practical strategies that are often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, providing an accepting, empathetic therapeutic relationship that helps clients explore emotions and values at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alta works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting techniques over time and incorporating mindfulness or solution-focused ideas when they align with the client’s preferences and challenges.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy weeks, manage follow-up between sessions, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals guide the process so clients can focus on progress and practical coping skills while using the format that works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alta commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered warmth with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, often integrating mindfulness to help clients build coping skills and clear goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 27 years of experience, including work in hospital settings and independent practice, supporting people through mental health, grief, and life transition issues.

Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?

Alta holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan; her license number is MI LPC 6401006831.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English