Therapist
Ella Davis
LCSW
Compassionate, practical support for life challenges
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- Addiction recovery focus
- Relationship guidance
- Evidence-based techniques
About Ella
Her work often starts with listening to the immediate problem and what matters most to the person. She helps people untangle communication problems, control issues, and codependency. She offers a calm space to talk through past hurt, including trauma and abandonment wounds.
Ella pays attention to how long-term health, caregiving responsibilities, and disability shape emotions and routines. She also supports people facing aging concerns, chronic illness, and the stresses of caregiving. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery and coping skills.
People who come to Ella typically want clear steps and practical skills. She focuses on building emotional regulation, improving relationships, and reducing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Sessions aim to help people make steady, manageable changes.
Ella works with individuals seeking help for a range of concerns, including issues related to autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family stress, and commitment difficulties. She aims to partner with each person to set realistic goals and follow a plan that fits their life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
North Dakota
Languages
English
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How evidence-based techniques translate online
Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address substance use, relationship patterns, and trauma-related symptoms. For addiction-related work she focuses on identifying triggers and building practical coping strategies to reduce harmful behaviors and support recovery. For relationship and communication concerns she helps people learn clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair conflict. For trauma-related healing she emphasizes grounding and emotion regulation skills to reduce reactivity and increase stability.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping appointments without travel. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, attend from a quieter space, or use shorter sessions when needed. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and how they fit your routine.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ella commonly address?
She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, autism-related issues, and blended family challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then offers concrete skills and steps to help manage emotions and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience providing therapy in North Dakota settings. That experience includes work with addiction recovery and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice is based in North Dakota.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with Ella?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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