Monica Davis, LISW
Ohio-based LISW offering trauma-informed, identity-affirming care
- Trauma-focused therapies
- LGBTQ-affirming care
- Mindfulness and somatic work
About Monica Davis
Monica Davis is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio with six years of practice across community health centers and urban schools in Columbus. Her clinical experience includes supporting people coping with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, parenting concerns, and a range of other life stressors. She holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker - which denotes advanced clinical social work training and licensure in Ohio.
Monica’s therapeutic orientation is integrative, combining healing-centered and liberation-focused perspectives with culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and neuroscience-informed techniques. She emphasizes identity-affirming care and seeks to honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, particularly for people who hold marginalized identities. Her work often draws on attachment-based approaches, mindfulness and somatic interventions, and trauma-focused therapies when addressing trauma-related goals.
In session, Monica prioritizes building trust, setting collaborative goals, and exploring life narratives and internal parts in ways that feel sensible and respectful to the individual. She uses evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice also attends to issues like body image, dissociation, family of origin concerns, multicultural stressors, sexuality, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and women’s issues.
Empowerment and mutual respect are central to her approach, and sessions may include experiential activities, mindfulness practices, and skills-building to support emotional regulation and insight. Monica is committed to ongoing professional learning so that her practice reflects current techniques and perspectives. She is currently navigating a recent family loss and will be traveling in the coming month, which may temporarily affect availability. She is not accepting new clients at this time. For updates on scheduling, availability, and practice policies, Monica posts announcements and additional resources on her Google Site: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/announcements
Monica also provides information about her typical weekly hours and a snapshot of upcoming availability on her calendar page: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/monicas-bh-calendar#h.ll3hx6d619kt
Monica’s therapeutic orientation is integrative, combining healing-centered and liberation-focused perspectives with culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and neuroscience-informed techniques. She emphasizes identity-affirming care and seeks to honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, particularly for people who hold marginalized identities. Her work often draws on attachment-based approaches, mindfulness and somatic interventions, and trauma-focused therapies when addressing trauma-related goals.
In session, Monica prioritizes building trust, setting collaborative goals, and exploring life narratives and internal parts in ways that feel sensible and respectful to the individual. She uses evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice also attends to issues like body image, dissociation, family of origin concerns, multicultural stressors, sexuality, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and women’s issues.
Empowerment and mutual respect are central to her approach, and sessions may include experiential activities, mindfulness practices, and skills-building to support emotional regulation and insight. Monica is committed to ongoing professional learning so that her practice reflects current techniques and perspectives. She is currently navigating a recent family loss and will be traveling in the coming month, which may temporarily affect availability. She is not accepting new clients at this time. For updates on scheduling, availability, and practice policies, Monica posts announcements and additional resources on her Google Site: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/announcements
Monica also provides information about her typical weekly hours and a snapshot of upcoming availability on her calendar page: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/monicas-bh-calendar#h.ll3hx6d619kt
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Monica Davis have?
Monica Davis has six years of clinical experience working in settings that include community health centers and urban schools.
Is Monica Davis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: OH LISW I.2103264.
In which languages does Monica Davis provide therapy?
Monica provides therapy in English.
Where is Monica Davis located?
Monica is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Monica Davis as my therapist?
You can work with Monica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Monica Davis work with international clients?
Monica Davis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Monica Davis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can meaningfully support their well-being. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most people.One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists through the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life or to access support from a preferred environment.
Licensed professionals provide online services, and clients may change therapists at any time if they want a different fit. Whether remote therapy is right depends on personal preferences, needs, and the types of concerns being addressed, but many people find it to be a practical and effective option for ongoing mental health and wellness work.