Teri Davis
Ed.D., LCSW • Mental Health Therapist
About
From the classroom to the counseling room, Dr. Teri Davis, Ed.D., LCSW brings a unique blend of educational expertise and therapeutic insight to her mental health practice. With a rich background as an elementary school teacher, administrator, and psychology professor, Dr. Davis has cultivated a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children and parents in navigating both childhood development and the educational landscape.
Dr. Davis's therapeutic approach is as diverse as her experience. She specializes in Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and addressing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Her practice integrates a variety of techniques, including music, art, meditation, prayer, play-based and resiliency activities, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy/mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This multifaceted approach allows her to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs, fostering emotional healing, resilience, and hope.
With a focus on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, and boundary issues, Dr. Davis guides both adults and children in processing difficult emotions and building on their strengths. Her personal mission is to help clients become self-aware, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and facilitate self-compassion and growth to become emotionally strong and resilient.
Dr. Davis's impressive educational background includes a Master's Degree in Education from Texas Tech University, a Master's of Social Work from the University of Texas Arlington, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Kansas State University. She has further enhanced her expertise with certifications in Holistic Health and Addictions Treatment Counseling, alongside her license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
As a member of several professional organizations, including the Association for Play Therapy, National Association of Social Workers, and American Psychological Association, Dr. Davis remains at the forefront of therapeutic practices. She offers both tele-therapy and face-to-face sessions, providing a comfortable and nurturing environment for her clients to explore their challenges and work towards emotional well-being. Dr. Davis's life work is dedicated to helping others clear out what is troubling, enabling them to fully and joyfully live their life's purpose.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Education
- Master of Education, TX
- Master of Social Work, TX
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Certification in Holistic Health
- Certification in Addictions Treatment Counseling
- Play Therapy Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues or Type
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Grief
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- California
Compliance
- HIPAA Compliant
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Locations
Dr. Teri Davis - San Marcos Office
100 E San Marcos Blvd, 400
San Marcos, CA 92069