Therapist profile
Dr. Oliver Davis, LICSW, LCSW
Indiana
Dr. Oliver Davis - LICSW LCSW, stress and anger
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Indiana / 34003612A; LICSW, Minnesota / 30249
- NPI1962727305
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Anger management skills
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Oliver
Dr. Oliver Davis is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 30 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, grief, parenting, relationship strain, career pressure, and coping with life changes. Sessions address practical problems people face day to day rather than abstract theory.
He focuses on helping people recognize what drives their reactions and on building straightforward skills to respond differently. Conversations tend to center on clear goals and small, doable steps. Dr. Davis treats anger as one of several life challenges that can be managed with steady practice and new habits.
His background includes long-term clinical work across community and health settings. That experience shapes an approach grounded in real-world challenges like caregiving, adoption and foster care issues, end-of-life concerns, and workplace stress. He also brings experience with multicultural issues and the impacts of prejudice and discrimination.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people test practical alternatives. He uses methods drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address depression, seasonal affective disorder, compassion fatigue, and self-harm concerns when they arise alongside anger or stress.
Work with him typically involves clear goals, regular check-ins on progress, and strategies you can use between sessions. To begin, people are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to set priorities and plan next steps.
How sessions work
Approaches for managing anger and related issues
Dr. Davis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anger, then practicing alternative responses in everyday situations. This helps with workplace frustration, relationship flare-ups, and recurring resentment.Another approach emphasizes brief skill-building exercises such as breathing, grounding, paced communication, and stepwise problem solving. These techniques are taught and then tried between sessions so clients can see what helps in real time.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use remote work to keep momentum between visits and to practice new skills in the setting where challenges actually occur.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults around snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions to stressful life events.
What is his usual approach in sessions?
He focuses on clear goals and practical skills. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try small, testable changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of professional experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds LICSW in Minnesota and LCSW in Indiana and practices from Indiana.
Does he offer therapy in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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