Davina Murray

Davina Murray is an Ohio licensed professional counselor who helps people facing low mood, anger, and changes that feel overwhelming. She focuses on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence so people can take clearer next steps. Her manner is direct and respectful while centering each person's own story and strengths.

She uses practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. Mindfulness practices help slow things down and broaden awareness.

Davina describes the person in the room as the expert on their life. She works alongside clients to build tools that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes rather than vague goals.

Over 17 years of work, she has supported people with mood disorders, panic, ADHD-related struggles, and social anxiety. She also addresses concerns such as caregiver stress, family problems, guilt, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

People meet with her to learn concrete skills for handling anger, to regain confidence after setbacks, and to adapt to life transitions. Her approach blends talk with exercises that can be practiced between sessions, aimed at steady progress.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Davina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on clear, practical exercises and is helpful for depression, anxiety, and many day-to-day problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing a method is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit their needs. Over time they adjust the approach based on what feels most helpful in real life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that feel more manageable between appointments. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where their challenges happen, helping translate what is learned in sessions into everyday routines.