Kate Davis, MSW, LCSW
Professional Counselor
Couples Therapy & Individual Counseling | In-person & Online
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon since 2008, and I have decades of experience working with couples and individuals in community mental health and private practice. During that time, I’ve had experience offering collaborative therapy with a diverse range of individuals and couples.
In addition to working with clients, for over 15 years I taught at Portland State’s Graduate School of Social Work. As part of my work, I have provided training and clinical consultation to local and state agencies for over two decades, including individual and group CSWA supervision.
My clients have described me as authentic, humorous, and easy to be around. Life is challenging for many, and I strive to create a safe environment that supports people in their therapeutic journey, helping them navigate life in a way that brings them meaning and contentment.
Many couples feel apprehensive and defensive when considering therapy. Often they start therapy when they are facing intense challenges to their partnership. I know it takes bravery to discuss personal issues with a stranger, especially if those things have been kept private or never discussed between the partners. When couples come to see me, they can expect to be accepted, supported, and challenged. I treat the relationship as my client, and it is the relationship that the three of us will work on together.
Whether you are considering therapy as an individual or as a couple, I look forward to meeting you!
Some of my specialty and experience areas include:
Therapy for therapists
Couples & Individuals
Grieving people
LGBTQIA+ Couples & Individuals
Pet Loss & Complex Health Decisions
Depression/Anxiety/Suicidal Ideation
Complex developmental trauma
Couples or individuals who are developing a new way to live when in recovery from substance use disorders
Individuals or couples who are living with chronic illness, including Long Covid
Individuals or couples facing a terminal illness.
Family or couples therapy for families of adult children who are living with disabilities or mental health challenge
Decreasing internalized stigma, deconstructing oppressive narratives, and developing a strong self and/or community through therapy
Tools in my therapeutic toolbox:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment and attunement with interpersonal neurobiology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Family Systems Therapy modified for cultural factors
Health at Every Size Framework of Care
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Stabilization Level One
Grief counseling
Liberatory Health
Person-centered therapy for people who are living with symptoms of schizophrenia, Bipolar, and similar extreme mind states.
Kate is available in person and online for couples therapy & individual counseling
Feel free to schedule an appointment with Kate using the options below