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I strive to create a warm, judgment-free space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to build insight and emotional ...
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I strive to create a warm, judgment-free space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to build insight and emotional balance.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in supporting patients managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related stress, and life transitions that affect daily functioning and relationships. My goal is to meet patients where they are, whether beginning treatment, seeking stability, or pursuing growth, by creating a safe, collaborative space rooted in empathy, trust, and understanding.
I earned my Doctorate in Nursing from Wilmington University. My approach combines medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy. I tailor each plan to individual goals and needs, helping clients build resilience, balance, and emotional regulation through compassionate and holistic care.
I believe healing begins with empathy, collaboration, and self-discovery. My role is to help you find strength and clarity through understanding, patience, and hope. Whether you’re managing ongoing symptoms, facing new challenges, or rebuilding confidence, I’m committed to supporting your journey toward lasting emotional stability and overall well-being.
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I have been on my own journey, as a woman of color, to discover and accept the Who of who I am, and not just accept the expectatio...
I have been on my own journey, as a woman of color, to discover and accept the Who of who I am, and not just accept the expectations and beliefs of who I should be based on the context of my gender and racial identities, my family, my cultural traditions, and general societal pressures. Therefore, I respect the journey of others.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with 32 years of experience. I have worked in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, and private practice. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addictions, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. In my remote work, I enjoy supporting individuals (late teens to adults), couples, and families.
I earned my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, with influences from internal family systems and mindfulness. I create a compassionate and active environment where clients feel supported yet gently challenged toward growth.
I understand that beginning therapy can feel overwhelming yet hopeful. Every person’s story is unique, and I aim to make the process comfortable, collaborative, and empowering. My goal is to help clients navigate challenges with confidence and clarity. I would be honored to partner with you on your healing journey.
I consider myself very fortunate to be in a career where I get to meet people everyday who are wanting to make improvements within...
I consider myself very fortunate to be in a career where I get to meet people everyday who are wanting to make improvements within themselves and/or their relationships.
Lawrence Davis a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of professional work experience who has had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Lawrence's experience ranges from working with the elderly in hospital settings to crisis stabilization efforts and longer-term recovery in a community mental health center—and some programs in between. Lawrence has learned to meet people where they are and make it safe for folks to tell their stories. Lawrence has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & depression.
Lawrence earned his Master of Social Work at North Carolina Central University. His therapy style draws from an assortment of systems including motivational interviewing, strength-based, and cognitive behavioral perspectives. Lawrence works with his clients to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Lawrence approaches therapeutic relationships with positivity, transparency, and at times, humor. Lawrence believes that the answers that the client is seeking usually come from inside their hearts or their heads, not from him. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Lawrence is here to support you in that process.
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Wilmington, DE can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Wilmington, DE works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Addiction can manifest as a compulsive action. Sometimes, people cannot control how often they gamble, use the Internet, have sex, or shop. Addiction can also manifest as substance abuse. People can abuse anything from prescription drugs to food to cocaine. But whatever form the addiction takes, it is not about the behavior or the substance. Addiction is an illness that changes people’s brains. It can have serious consequences in an individual’s life. It can also be treated.
The therapists at Thriveworks Wilmington understand addiction, and we understand the treatment options that are available. We have helped many addicts find the counseling, support groups, and willing they deserve. If you think you could benefit from professional addiction help, reach out to Thriveworks Wilmington today.
Addiction disrupts a brain’s normal healthy balance so that endorphins and dopamine (pleasure hormones) flood the brain and self-regulation functions are bypassed. What is happening in the brain may not be visible to the naked-eye, but there are visible signs in people’s emotions, body, and behavior. Some of those red flags of addiction include…
Emotional Signs of Addiction
Bodily Signs of Addiction
Behavioral Signs of Addiction
Are you fighting a compulsive behavior or substance abuse? If so, you are not alone. You do not have to fight alone. Reaching out for help may be the key to regaining control of your brain and of your life. Consider setting up an appointment for addiction counseling at Thriveworks Wilmington.
When you call our office, a person will answer the phone and help you make an appointment. You may be meeting with your therapist the same week. We accept many forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend appointments. However, we do not put our clients on a waitlist. Let’s fight addiction together. Contact Thriveworks Wilmington today.
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