Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Joel Davison, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW018306
- NPI
- 1013311364
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Joel 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting support
About Joel
Joel Davison is a licensed clinical social worker, a Pennsylvania LCSW, with 18 years of professional experience. He works with people managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. He also focuses on forgiveness, impulsivity, isolation and post-traumatic stress. Joel speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania.
Joel uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. Sessions focus on pinpointing what feels most difficult now and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. He adapts discussions to fit each person's situation and priorities rather than using one fixed method.
His background includes nearly two decades of clinical practice across settings where everyday pressures - work, family, money, and health - shape emotional struggles. That experience informs how he frames problems and suggests realistic steps people can try between sessions.
In sessions he emphasizes skills you can use right away, clear communication about relationship patterns, and ways to manage strong emotions like anger or panic. He also addresses loneliness and issues that follow traumatic events, helping people reduce their distress and rebuild routines.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online work fits
Joel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes skills training to manage anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, planning, and behavior strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach attends to emotional regulation and impulse control, offering ways to notice triggers, pause before acting, and practice alternative responses.Finding the right method is part of the work. Joel will collaborate with clients to choose or combine approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking whether they help, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule a short check-in during a break, or allowing people to join when they cannot leave their current location. Sessions done remotely can also reduce the need for high bandwidth if a phone call is preferable to video. Ask about the available formats so you can pick what best matches your daily routine.
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Primary focus
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. He also focuses on forgiveness, impulsivity, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct conversation and practical strategies aimed at immediate problems. The approach emphasizes clear steps and skills people can apply between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background shapes how he frames problems and suggests practical changes.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, PA LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers