About Thomas
Dr. Thomas Davis is a psychologist with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Duke University and 46 years of clinical experience. He practices from North Carolina and brings a long history of working with people across many stages of life.
His approach centers on clear problem-solving and practical steps clients can use between sessions. He asks clients to name the specific problems they want to address in the first meeting.
Background and approach
From there he builds a focused plan that targets thoughts first, then behaviors, then emotions. Short homework tasks are used so progress continues between appointments. Dr.
Davis has extensive experience reviewing psychological testing results, including tests for depression, anxiety, dementias, brain injury, learning differences, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. He uses test information to clarify strengths and challenges and to guide treatment choices.
When working with younger clients he adapts the same basic plan to be age appropriate and involves family members when they can help the child make changes. Over decades of practice he has also worked with adults on relationship challenges, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and mood concerns.
Sessions are followed by a short note summarizing what was covered, any homework assigned, and the planned next steps. The stated goals of treatment are greater mastery of daily life, reduced worry, improved self-esteem, and stronger skills for handling future problems.
How these approaches translate to online care
Dr. Davis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps toward a client’s goals and on finding what already works; it is useful for quick, practical change and for building momentum.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, review any relevant test results you have, and suggest an approach that matches your situation. If something isn’t working, the plan is adjusted together so the work stays practical and relevant to your life.
Online formats here include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to check in, review homework, or get brief coaching between longer sessions. These options help make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 46 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
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