Monica Davis

Monica Davis is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Ohio with five years of experience delivering care across community health centers and urban schools in Columbus. Her work has connected her with people navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, and career or parenting concerns.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside each person to support healing and growth. Monica uses an integrative blend of healing-centered, liberation-focused, culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and neuroscience-informed approaches, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each individual. She provides identity-affirming care that honors diverse identities and values, with particular commitment to those who hold marginalized identities.

In sessions she emphasizes building trust, setting meaningful goals, and exploring life stories and the many parts of the self in ways that feel right for the client. Work may include examining attachment patterns, introducing mindfulness and somatic-based techniques, and, when appropriate, integrating cultural and ancestral traditions and healing practices to deepen the therapeutic process. Monica also offers therapies specifically aimed at trauma-focused treatment goals for those seeking support with trauma recovery.

Empowerment and mutual respect are central to her practice. Monica engages clients through open conversation, experiential activities, and mindfulness practices designed to increase self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. She remains committed to ongoing professional learning so her work benefits from evolving insights and techniques.

For more information about what to expect when working together, Monica maintains a “Working with Monica” page and other updates on her Google Site: https://sites.google.com/liberation-pathways.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home/working-with-monica. Additional announcements and practice policies can be found at https://sites.google.com/liberation-pathways.com/monicalisw-betterhelp-ohio/home.

Typical live session availability for members requesting Monica specifically is approximately Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30am to 7:30pm, and Sundays from 10:30am to 7:00pm. The first available session each day starts at 10:30am; the last available session typically starts at 6:45pm on weekdays and 6:15pm on Sunday.

She is licensed to practice independently in Ohio, and brings a compassionate, professional presence to support clients through change, healing, and personal growth.