Brian Davis, LCSW
Helping people rewrite their story for clearer choices
Details
| Name | Brian Davis |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Brian
Brian Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of clinical experience. He speaks plainly about feelings and change, and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone unsure about therapy. He meets people where they are and helps them notice patterns that get in the way of daily life.
He uses a narrative approach to help people tell the stories they carry about themselves.
Background and approach
That work often surfaces connections between past events and current struggles. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for emotional regulation when needed. Sessions focus on practical next steps and clear skills.
Brian helps people break big problems into small experiments so they can try new ways of coping. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and comfort level rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. His background includes many years as a social worker and more than a decade in therapy roles.
That experience has brought familiarity with a wide range of life situations, from grief and trauma to work stress and relationship concerns. He describes himself as calm and empathetic in the room. People who choose him often want straightforward conversation and tools they can use between sessions.
He encourages collaboration - the therapist and client decide together what to try. Brian practices in Pennsylvania and offers services in English.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Brian works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Brian directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Brian directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that shape online sessions and practical support
Brian often combines Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try telling different versions that open up new choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what improves daily life. DBT offers simple skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone copes in the moment.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about what feels most relevant and try methods that match their goals and comfort level. Over a few sessions the plan can shift based on what helps most, so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows more face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can support shorter check-ins, skill practice, and flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and many relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also addresses ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, and other life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends Narrative Therapy with cognitive behavioral and DBT-informed techniques. The focus is on telling your story differently and practicing concrete skills between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of therapy experience and additional years in social work roles. That background includes work across varied life circumstances.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the PA LCSW credential listed on his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients located where his license allows.
How are sessions conducted and what formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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