Andrea Davidson, LMHC

Andrea Davidson, LMHC, EdM, MA

My therapy room is a nonjudgmental, safe space where people feel heard and understood. As your therapist, my role is to help you recognize and maximize your strengths, and activate your innate capacity for growth. I am committed to applying a systemic and anti-oppressive lens as I help individuals gain deeper self awareness and develop new ways of coping with the challenges in their lives. I have a trauma-informed approach, and I partner with you to identify and explore your unique experiences and needs, and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others. 

I am currently working with adults and adolescents, specializing in the following areas:

  • Relieving anxiety and stress

  • Adjusting to new roles and life stages, including transition into parenthood

  • Postpartum support, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (including Postpartum Depression)

  • Strengthening relationships

  • Addressing trauma and ending cycles of abuse

  • Navigating parenting issues, and understanding child and adolescent development

My background

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 15 years of experience working with individuals and families in schools and community-based organizations throughout New York City. I earned a Master of Education and a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. I have extensive experience with children and adolescents both inside and outside of schools, and expertise in parenting and relationship issues. I have completed post-graduate training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Perinatal Grief and Loss (Seleni Institute), as well as Using Neuroscience to Treat Anxiety, Panic and Worry. As a Postpartum Doula, I have the honor of supporting families as they adjust to life with a newborn. I am also a New York State Certified School Counselor, and can aid families in navigating any school-related communication or difficulties, including remote learning.

Details

I offer a sliding scale, and can provide you with documentation if your insurance includes “out of network” benefits. 

All sessions are 50-minutes, unless a longer session is arranged ahead of time.

I am currently offering sessions remotely, by video chat or phone, as well as in-person sessions.