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Terri Davis

Supportive clinical social worker for relationship and life change

LICSW, LCSW Oregon

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Terri

Terri Davis is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate relationship and family concerns, intimacy challenges, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings ten years of professional experience to her practice and centers work on each person's strengths and goals, encouraging clients to tap their existing resources while building new skills. Terri approaches difficult emotions like grief, anger, and feelings of emptiness with practical strategies and steady support, helping clients find clearer direction during change.

Her style blends structured therapeutic methods with collaborative coaching to address areas such as communication problems, commitment and control issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and career-related concerns. Terri uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to what matters most for each client.

She holds licenses in multiple states and offers services from her Oregon practice with an emphasis on empowering clients to take the next step toward a more satisfying life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Convenient Online Care

Terri often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and behavior. She also uses the Gottman Method when addressing relationship and communication difficulties, focusing on concrete tools to improve interaction and rebuild connection. These approaches are presented in straightforward, goal-oriented ways to address issues like self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and family conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they will assess what feels most useful, adjust techniques over time, and set achievable steps so progress is practical and measurable rather than prescriptive.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for clients balancing work, caregiving, or travel. These formats make it easier to stay consistent with appointments, access support from different locations, and choose the interaction style that best suits a client's comfort and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Terri commonly help with?
She works with relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and motivation challenges, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and a range of related topics such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a blend of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, adapting techniques to match a client's needs in a collaborative way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Terri has ten years of professional experience working with people on relationship, family, and life-transition challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with licence details AL LICSW 4339C and OR LCSW L8144, and practices from Oregon.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to preference and scheduling.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Alabama

Languages

English