Heather Davidson Ed.M., M.A., LPC, & CST
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides individual & couples counseling. I received my Ed.M. & MA in counseling psychology from Columbia University. I completed The Council for Relationships Post-Graduate Sex Therapy Program & am a Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT). I also received additional training in EMDR therapy & am an EMDR certified therapist through the EMDR International Association.
I am the co-author of Master Conflict Therapy: A New Model for Practicing Couples & Sex Therapy (Routledge, 2018) and speak locally and nationally about integrating couples therapy and sex therapy, sexual and pelvic pain and sexual trauma.
I believe that therapy has the power to positively change lives, improve relationships & help individuals reach their full potential. I will work collaboratively with you & create a therapeutic environment that will make you feel empowered & supported. During the therapy process you will gain more insight into the presenting problems, develop effective coping skills to face the presenting problems & put into action behaviors that will create desired changes. This process will enable you to heal from the past & turn life’s challenging situations into opportunities for growth.
I provide therapy services to teens, adults and couples dealing with the following issues:
TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES
Trauma can contribute to depression, anxiety, panic and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I effectively help individuals heal from traumatic experiences including child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, psychological abuse, sexual assault, assault/other crimes, and natural disasters. In addition I work with veterans, police officers and other first responders experiencing “critical incident stress” from work related events. When suitable I treat individuals dealing with traumatic experiences using EMDR therapy. Learn more…
ANXIETY & MOOD DISORDERS
I treat general anxiety, social anxiety, performance related anxiety and panic disorder. Along with CBT techniques, I use EMDR therapy when appropriate to help client’s overcome their anxiety and panic. I also work with bipolar disorder and depression. Learn more…
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
Couples issues that I treat include dealing with infidelity, improving general communication skills, improving sexual communication skills, dealing with family of origin issues and helping couples adjust to and cope with unexpected changes or life stressors. I use a family systems approach with CBT techniques to guide couples to make decisions about what is best for their relationship, and themselves as individuals. Learn more…
SEXUAL ISSUES
I treat individuals with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sex-drive, female sexual pain (due to vaginismus, vulvodynia, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, polycystic ovarian disease, interstitial cystitis, etc.), difficulties with orgasm, sexual aversion disorder and sexual addiction/compulsivity. I also help individuals with various medical disabilities or chronic medical problems achieve a more satisfactory sex life. I assist individuals with exploring alternative sexual lifestyles or relationship styles. I also work with people struggling with their sexual identity or sexual orientation. Sex therapy is beneficial for couples when one or both individuals are dealing with any of the above issues, or is trying to heal from sexual trauma. Learn more…
