Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Carla Davis, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed social worker - relationships and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029197
- NPI
- 1801742911
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Carla supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions work
- Family concerns
- Parenting support
About Carla
Carla Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people managing addictions, relationship challenges, family and parenting concerns, and career transitions. Her practice is geared toward practical support during major life changes.
She often works with people facing separation, divorce, and blended family adjustments. She also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, infertility and pregnancy stresses, and chronic illness or pain. Drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence aftermath, and HIV / AIDS are listed among her areas of focus.
Carla emphasizes concrete steps in therapy. Sessions commonly include identifying immediate problems, setting small goals, and trying new communication or coping skills between meetings. She supports people who want help rebuilding self-regard, clarifying life purpose, or repairing trust after infidelity or abandonment.
Her background includes trauma-informed perspectives and attention to cultural responsiveness. That means she pays attention to how past harm and community context affect present choices and feelings. The work aims to increase resilience and daily functioning rather than rely on jargon or abstract theory.
People choosing her practice should expect straightforward conversations about real-life pressures like work, parenting, money, health, and relationships. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with space to process emotions and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and remote care
Carla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing. One common approach is skill-based therapy that teaches concrete tools for managing cravings, urges, or strong emotions; this helps people with addiction and stress management. Another frequent method is interpersonal-focused work that looks at communication patterns and relationship roles to reduce conflict and improve problem solving. Choosing the right approach happens together. She will review your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. That process is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses. Confirm the specific session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and make it simpler to attend when health or mobility is limited. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, check the current options during signup so sessions match your daily routine and communication style.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting stresses, and career transitions. Additional focuses include infertility, divorce, domestic violence, and chronic illness.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques with a trauma-informed lens. Sessions focus on setting small goals, improving communication, and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions and personal change.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
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 are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during signup.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers