Need help now? See crisis phone numbers

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Debi Davis

Therapist

Debi Davis

LPC

Pennsylvania · 30+ years of experience

Therapist focused on practical progress

Continue with Debi

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab. There you can look at online therapy options.

Step 1

  • Interactive counseling
  • Practical tools
  • Long experience

About Debi

Debi Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience. She built her career in correctional counseling and vocational rehabilitation. Debi offers steady, practical support for people facing long-term stress and life transitions.

Her style is interactive and engaging. She aims to empower clients so they can take clearer steps forward. Sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical skills rather than jargon.

Debi commonly helps with depression, anxiety, attention concerns such as ADHD, and substance-related problems. She also addresses relationship strain, grief, and challenges tied to career and role changes. Her background includes work with trauma-related concerns and compulsive patterns.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the person’s goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this looks like setting small goals, trying exercises between sessions, and checking what works.

Clients can expect a collaborative tone. Debi asks questions, listens closely, and suggests tools to practice outside sessions. She frames therapy as a process of learning and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Step 3

How her approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on what matters to the person. The therapist follows the client’s pace, reflects concerns back, and helps clarify goals. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, life changes, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. It often includes setting small goals, tracking thoughts, and trying behavioral experiments between sessions to ease anxiety or depressive patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to be active participants in choosing tools and next steps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written tools and between-session exercises in a way that fits daily routines.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Debi address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, trauma-related issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related challenges listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

The style is interactive, empowering, and engaging with an emphasis on practical steps and skill-building.

How long has she worked in counseling?

She has 30 years of experience, including correctional counseling and vocational rehabilitation counseling.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Step 5

Your next step

If this is for you

  • Check that the location and license details fit where you live.
  • Write down one or two things you want to talk about.
  • Take your time. You can read other profiles first.

If you are helping someone

  • Read this page together, at a pace that suits them.
  • Ask what they think about this therapist.
  • Let the person make the choice.
Debi DavisContinue with Debi