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Davina Kavanaugh

SC LPC 8126
Credentials
SC LPC 8126
NPI Number
1295856110
Location
South Carolina
Languages
English
Davina Kavanaugh
18 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Davina Kavanaugh

As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring 18 years of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding diverse human experiences, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and trauma recovery.

I am committed to creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. My practice centers on empowering individuals across various life stages—from young adults navigating transitions to those managing midlife challenges.

My professional focus spans a wide range of concerns, including communication difficulties, social anxiety, self-esteem, workplace issues, and interpersonal relationships. I offer a nuanced, empathetic approach that honors each person’s unique journey and supports their individual path toward healing and self-discovery.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to help clients build resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate greater self-understanding. My goal is to walk alongside you with genuine compassion and professional guidance as you work toward your personal and emotional goals.

Licenses

LPC
8126

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Antisocial personality
  • Attachment issues
  • Avoidant personality
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Fertility issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Somatization
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English
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