- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship clarity
- Trauma informed care
About Ella
Ella Davis is a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in North Dakota. She draws on four years of clinical experience to help people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her tone in session is steady and straightforward. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Clients meet a clinician who listens first and then helps shape a plan. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems going, such as communication habits or coping strategies tied to substance use. Ella encourages small, concrete changes that fit into daily life and can reduce stress quickly.
She has worked with people managing grief around abandonment, chronic pain and illness, caregiving strain, and blended family issues. Her work also addresses communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and challenges linked to autism and avoidant personality traits. Trauma and abuse are part of her clinical focus when they affect current functioning.
The approach is evidence based and tailored to what each person needs. Ella emphasizes collaboration and teaches skills for emotional regulation and healthier relationship patterns. She aims to help people build resilience and clearer self-understanding.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability. Session structure and pacing are adjusted to what the person can manage, with attention to realistic goals and steady progress.
Clients meet a clinician who listens first and then helps shape a plan. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems going, such as communication habits or coping strategies tied to substance use. Ella encourages small, concrete changes that fit into daily life and can reduce stress quickly.
She has worked with people managing grief around abandonment, chronic pain and illness, caregiving strain, and blended family issues. Her work also addresses communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and challenges linked to autism and avoidant personality traits. Trauma and abuse are part of her clinical focus when they affect current functioning.
The approach is evidence based and tailored to what each person needs. Ella emphasizes collaboration and teaches skills for emotional regulation and healthier relationship patterns. She aims to help people build resilience and clearer self-understanding.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability. Session structure and pacing are adjusted to what the person can manage, with attention to realistic goals and steady progress.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Ella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for emotional regulation and stress. This involves teaching straightforward exercises and behavioral changes that help reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach targets patterns in relationships and communication by identifying unhelpful habits and practicing new ways of interacting in session and between meetings. That work can help with jealousy, commitment issues, codependency, and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide what techniques match their goals and preferences. Together they test methods, adjust pace, and pick strategies that feel realistic and useful for the client’s life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or shorter windows. If a client prefers a particular format, they should confirm options when arranging the first appointment so sessions match their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
North Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ella address?
She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include abandonment, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building concrete steps and skills that fit into daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in North Dakota as an LCSW and provides services from that state.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.