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Dr. Oliver Davis

Dr. Oliver Davis

LICSW, LCSW

Therapist · Indiana · 30+ years of experience

Straightforward support for anger and stress management

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  • Thirty years experience
  • Practical coping skills
  • Strengths focused

About Oliver

Dr. Oliver Davis helps people manage anger along with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strains, and parenting concerns. He has worked in the field for 30 years and holds licenses as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He tells people that taking the first step is often the hardest part, and that he is there to support them as they make changes.

He keeps sessions practical and focused on the problems people bring. He listens for strengths in each person’s story and uses those strengths to set realistic steps forward. Conversations often include planning small, doable experiments to change how someone responds to anger, anxiety, or loss.

Dr. Davis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people learn coping skills and to work through painful events. He helps clients identify patterns that fuel anger or stress, then practices new responses together in session. The goal is clearer choices and fewer reactive moments over time.

He has experience across community and clinical settings and brings three decades of practice to each meeting. People can expect straightforward talk, problem solving, and help making changes that fit daily life. His licenses are MN LICSW and IN LCSW, reflecting work in both states.

Sessions are conducted in English and take place with an Indiana-based practice. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details so they know how to connect.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Indiana, Minnesota

Languages

English

Evidence-based methods and online access for real-life change

Dr. Davis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger and related concerns. One approach focuses on skill building for emotion regulation, teaching practical ways to recognize triggers and choose calmer responses. Another approach emphasizes structured coping strategies for stress and anxiety, helping people break problems into manageable steps and practice new behaviors in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process shapes what is tried first and what is adjusted over time, so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Talk with the therapist about which arrangement fits a person's routine and comfort level before scheduling.

At a glance

Listed location
Indiana
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Languages
English
License (Indiana)
LCSW · No. 34003612A
License (Minnesota)
LICSW · No. 30249
NPI
1962727305

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Davis help with?

He supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting issues, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and multicultural concerns.

How does he approach therapy?

The approach is practical and collaborative. He listens for strengths in each story, sets realistic steps, and practices new responses together in session.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 30 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings. That background informs his straightforward, problem-focused style.

What credentials and location are on file?

He holds MN LICSW and IN LCSW credentials and practices from Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen schedule and location.

What should I do to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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