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Ella Davis

Ella Davis, LCSW

North Dakota

Licensed clinical social worker - addictions and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Dakota
LCSW, licence 3270
NPI
1639803257
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
North Dakota

These details come from information Ella 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 support
  • Relationship work
  • Trauma focus

About Ella

Ella Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Dakota with four years of practice. She focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, family-related stress, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. She works with people who want practical, everyday help for hard problems.

In sessions she talks through how past events affect current behavior. She helps people notice patterns around abandonment, codependency, and commitment issues. Communication problems and blended family challenges are also frequent topics she addresses.

Ella supports people managing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those caring for older relatives. She also works with issues linked to aging and geriatric concerns and with people on the autism spectrum. Many clients bring worries about body image, control issues, or dependent and avoidant personality patterns.

Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build practical skills. That can mean learning new ways to handle strong emotions, changing unhelpful interaction habits, or planning concrete steps for recovery from addiction.

People who choose her often want straightforward, structured help for specific problems. The first sessions typically focus on understanding immediate goals and clear next steps. From there Ella and the client set practical tasks to work on between meetings.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Ella works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks complex problems into small, manageable steps; this helps with addiction recovery, communication problems, and commitment concerns. Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce intense reactions after trauma and to manage chronic pain or illness. These techniques teach concrete tools you can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the problems you bring, then suggest methods to try. Progress is reviewed together and methods are adjusted based on what works for your daily life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or eliminate travel time. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional when relocating within the same state. Discuss format preferences during the initial questionnaire and scheduling step to match practical needs and rhythms.

CAreas of focus

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

Listed in

North Dakota

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, body image, and chronic illness stress.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. Sessions emphasize skill-building, clearer communication, and concrete steps for recovery or emotional regulation.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience helping people with the issues listed on her profile. That time has included work with addiction recovery and trauma-related concerns.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Dakota. Her profile lists North Dakota as the state of practice.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing will be provided through the platform during sign-up.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you to the booking steps.

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