Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Dr. Oliver Davis, LICSW, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and grief
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34003612A
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 30249
- NPI
- 1962727305
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Oliver 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
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Oliver
Dr. Oliver Davis is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana and Minnesota with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and career or life change issues.
He focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations. Sessions typically look at current problems, coping skills, and small changes that make daily life easier. He also addresses compassion fatigue, burnout, and the specific stresses of adoption and foster care or hospice and end-of-life situations.
His work draws on methods that are evidence based and oriented toward problem solving. Expect clear, goal-focused talks about what is working and what to try next. He pays attention to cultural and multicultural concerns, including prejudice and discrimination, and how those factors affect stress and relationships.
Dr. Davis has supported people through infidelity, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm concerns with steady, practical planning and safety-minded discussion. He also works with aging and geriatric issues and caregivers facing hospice decisions. He includes coaching elements when people want help with career decisions or practical life planning.
Sessions begin by identifying immediate concerns and realistic next steps. Over time, he helps people build routines and coping habits that fit their lives. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Davis uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and coping strategies. One common approach is problem-solving work, which breaks large problems into manageable tasks and helps people decide what to try next. This is useful for career decisions, relationship conflicts, and day-to-day stress.Another approach is skills-based coping work, which teaches breathing, pacing, behavioral activation, and other practical tools to reduce anxiety and lift low mood. These techniques are concrete and easy to practice between sessions. He also brings coaching-style conversations when people want help with planning or career moves.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review what helps, adjust techniques, and set goals together. That collaborative process guides whether sessions focus on skill building, problem solving, or planning work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins during a break. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when calmer audio-only conversations are preferable. Ask about available formats when you schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, career and life changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on problem solving, coping skills, and clear next steps tailored to daily life demands.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including end-of-life counseling and adoption and foster care issues.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW and in Indiana as an LCSW.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers