Davina Murray

Davina Murray is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and big life changes. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for people who are worried or unsure about therapy.

She works from the view that each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on strengths the client already has. Conversations look at what gets in the way of feeling calm, confident, or motivated and then try new ways to respond.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness tools are introduced when they fit the client’s needs.

Over 17 years of professional work, she has supported people facing mood struggles, panic attacks, and social anxiety, and those coping with caregiver stress or family problems. She also addresses issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness.

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. The focus is on clear tools, small steps, and steady progress. People who want a collaborative and strength-based approach may find this style useful.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s goals. Online sessions using this approach typically center on open conversation, clarifying what matters most, and checking in on progress over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; online work can use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and short practices between sessions to track changes.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to follow through on short between-session tasks. Online work also makes it possible to use digital tools like worksheets and guided mindfulness practices during and between visits.