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Alta Davis

Alta Davis, LPC

Michigan

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Alta

Alta Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 27 years of experience. She works with adults who are trying to manage anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and other life challenges. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and respond differently to tense situations.

She uses clear, down-to-earth methods in session. Alta draws on client-centered techniques to listen and clarify what matters most. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused work to set small, doable goals.

Alta has worked in hospital settings and in private practice. That range means she is familiar with crises, long-term concerns, and everyday stresses. She aims to help people build coping skills they can use between sessions.

In practice she helps people address anger without blaming. Conversations include recognizing triggers, practicing alternative responses, and improving communication with others. She also addresses related issues such as sleep, substance use, parenting strain, and workplace frustration.

Sessions are straightforward and practical. Alta supports people in testing small changes, tracking what works, and adjusting plans over time. Her goal is to help people feel more in control of reactions and more confident in handling conflict.

How her approaches translate to online work

Alta commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, helping clients name what matters, and supporting their own decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Alta will work collaboratively to match methods to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying an idea for a few sessions, reviewing what helps, and shifting course when needed.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring real examples to discussion without needing extra time away from work or family.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions, and related life issues listed in her specialties.

Which therapeutic styles does she use?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify practical steps and new responses.

How much experience does she have?

Alta has 27 years of counseling experience, including work in hospital settings and private practice.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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