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Ella Davis

Therapist · North Dakota

Practical therapy for relationship and addiction recovery

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Ella Davis
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Dakota · 3270
NPI
1639803257
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
North Dakota
  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Goal-focused care
  • Compassionate listening

About Ella

Ella Davis is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in North Dakota. She brings four years of experience helping people through addiction, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Her work is practical and grounded in everyday life.

Ella focuses on listening first and then setting clear, realistic goals with each person. Sessions tend to be collaborative - she asks what matters most and helps map small steps forward. People who come to her often want help with communication, coping after loss, or rebuilding trust with themselves.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery and growth. That means using methods supported by research to help manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. Ella keeps explanations simple and offers tools clients can use between sessions.

A common concern she addresses is codependency and how it affects relationships and self-worth. She also supports people dealing with abandonment issues, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and body image concerns. Trauma and addiction recovery are central parts of her practice as well.

Ella aims to create a calm, respectful atmosphere where people can try new ways of relating and coping. She helps clients recognize strengths, practice clearer communication, and set healthier boundaries. The work is paced to fit each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Evidence-based methods and online therapy options

Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction, trauma, and relationship problems. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and practical strategies to manage cravings, anxiety, and difficult emotions. This approach is useful for people dealing with addiction, chronic stress, or overwhelming feelings. Another approach emphasizes interpersonal skills and communication work to improve how people relate to others and set boundaries. That can help with codependency, commitment issues, and recurring relationship patterns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Ella works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they try methods, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional while living far from specialized care. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you begin the intake process.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ella address?

She helps with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. She also supports people with codependency, abandonment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, sets clear goals, and offers tools people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Ella has four years of clinical experience working with people facing addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her practice.

What credential does Ella hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - based in North Dakota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what does it 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 Ella?

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

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