Monica Davis, LISW
Ohio LISW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- Identity-affirming support
- Flexible online sessions
About Monica Davis
Current scheduling notice - Monica Davis is navigating a recent family loss and will be traveling for services within the next month. While she is accepting new referrals, prospective clients are asked to check her Announcements Page for upcoming travel dates that may temporarily affect her usual availability: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/announcements
Monica Davis is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio (LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker) who has worked across community health centers and urban schools in Columbus. She brings an integrative, person-centered approach that blends healing-centered and liberation-focused work with culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and neuroscience-informed practices. That integration is tailored to each individual's needs and identities, with a strong emphasis on identity-affirming care for people from marginalized communities.
Her practice centers on collaborative, respectful partnership - building trust, setting meaningful goals, and exploring life stories in ways that honor complexity. Monica pays particular attention to attachment patterns and incorporates mindfulness and somatic-informed techniques to deepen awareness and regulation. She also offers trauma-focused support when clients seek to cope with and heal from traumatic experiences.
Sessions may include experiential activities, mindfulness practices, and skills-based work designed to increase insight, resilience, and functional coping. Monica is committed to ongoing professional learning so that her work continues to draw on current knowledge and techniques that support growth and well-being. For more about working with her and her current availability, see her Working With Monica page: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/working-with-monica
Monica Davis is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio (LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker) who has worked across community health centers and urban schools in Columbus. She brings an integrative, person-centered approach that blends healing-centered and liberation-focused work with culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and neuroscience-informed practices. That integration is tailored to each individual's needs and identities, with a strong emphasis on identity-affirming care for people from marginalized communities.
Her practice centers on collaborative, respectful partnership - building trust, setting meaningful goals, and exploring life stories in ways that honor complexity. Monica pays particular attention to attachment patterns and incorporates mindfulness and somatic-informed techniques to deepen awareness and regulation. She also offers trauma-focused support when clients seek to cope with and heal from traumatic experiences.
Sessions may include experiential activities, mindfulness practices, and skills-based work designed to increase insight, resilience, and functional coping. Monica is committed to ongoing professional learning so that her work continues to draw on current knowledge and techniques that support growth and well-being. For more about working with her and her current availability, see her Working With Monica page: https://sites.google.com/liberationpathwaystherapy.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/working-with-monica
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
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 6 years of experience.
Is Monica Davis a licensed therapist?
Yes. Monica Davis holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: OH LISW I.2103264.
In which languages does Monica Davis provide therapy?
Monica Davis provides therapy in English.
Where is Monica Davis located?
Monica Davis is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Monica Davis as my therapist?
You can work with Monica Davis 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.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, notice unhelpful thought patterns, and take committed action toward a meaningful life. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes flexible response to difficult thoughts and emotions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in connections, trust, and intimacy. This approach explores attachment needs and relational patterns to support healthier closeness, boundaries, and emotional regulation.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy, acceptance, and the client's own strengths. It creates space for a person to be heard and understood while they identify goals and move at a personally comfortable pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica Davis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time in partnership with the client and other licensed professionals as needed.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - it makes scheduling easier, supports continuity during life changes or travel, and allows people to access care from familiar settings. These options can increase accessibility and let therapy focus on meaningful progress in ways that fit a client's daily life.