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Dr. Thomas Davis, NC Psychologist 0742
North Carolina
NC Psychologist - CBT and problem-focused work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Psychological testing experience
About Thomas
Dr. Thomas Davis is a North Carolina Psychologist (NC Psychologist 0742) with a PhD in Counseling Psychology and 46 years of clinical experience. He has worked across a wide age range and with many long-term clients over multiple decades.
He describes the client as the expert on their own life and himself as the professional who helps organize that knowledge into practical steps. In the first session he works to define one or more specific problems and then builds a problem-focused plan. He emphasizes thoughts first, then behavior, then emotions, and uses homework to extend progress between sessions.
Over his career he practiced for 35 years in the same medical facility and sometimes treated clients across generations. This experience shaped his interest in how individuals develop inside family systems and in helping people address interpersonal patterns as they arise. He has experience with issues related to relationships, parenting, blended families, and family conflict.
He has conducted psychological testing for more than 5,000 people and can read and discuss a wide range of test results, including assessments for depression, anxiety, dementias, brain injury, personality, ADHD, and learning disabilities. That background informs how he interprets assessment information alongside therapy work.
Sessions focus on clearly defined goals, practical skills, and homework assignments. After each visit he sends a short follow-up note that summarizes what was covered, the homework, and the next steps. The stated aims are improved self-understanding, better day-to-day coping, reduced worry, and stronger self-esteem.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Davis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors to change how someone feels. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can produce measurable change and is useful when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He starts by defining clear problems and goals together, then suggests techniques from CBT or solution-focused work that fit the client's needs and preferences. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the plan as sessions proceed.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused work from a quieter setting. It can also make brief check-ins or homework reviews simpler when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and solution-focused tasks to work well in remote sessions, while keeping the practical, problem-oriented approach intact.
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and many other life adjustments listed in his specialties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He focuses first on identifying unhelpful thoughts, then on changing behavior, and finally on improving emotions, with practical homework between sessions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has 46 years of clinical practice, including long-term work at a single medical facility for 35 years.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as NC Psychologist 0742 and practices in North Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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