Deanna Davis, MA, LMFT, LPC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializations
Individual and couples – trauma recovery, PTSD, complex/developmental trauma, grief and loss, quarter life and mid-life issues, difficult life transitions, relational stress and injury, growing in relational health, co-dependence, broken hearts, identity issues, missionary/cross-cultural/ministry stress, spiritual crisis, military families, pre-marital counseling.
Deanna’s experience as a marriage and family therapist and a trauma specialist has given her great compassion for those in pain because of complex relationships or the difficult things that have happened in life. Clients describe her as having a mature and soothing presence, along with an ability to quickly bring clarity and direction to complicated or intense situations. She holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, along with certificates in Trauma Counseling, and Spirituality & Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. She continues to seek ongoing training in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman, and EMDR. She has extensive experience leading groups, and is a skilled trauma and mental health educator.
Deanna is also a sought-after seminar and retreat leader, specializing in the integration of the inner and outer life, the intersections of spiritual, emotional, and relational health, and contemplative practices that lead to inner healing and spiritual growth. In addition to living overseas for several years working with university students, she regularly travels internationally to teach on these themes and mentor young leaders. She enjoys encouraging those in the helping professions, particularly those recovering from the unique challenges of cross-cultural and ministry related work.