Stephanie L. Davidson, Psy. D

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the use of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and existential approaches to treat patients with a range of medical and mental health challenges. I have a strong interest in acceptance and commitment therapy and other mindfulness-based interventions that help to heal the body and mind.

Depression and Anxiety - related to life changes, desires for new opportunities or long-standing emotional challenges. Medical Illness - adjustment to diagnosis, disease management, caregiver support, transitions following active treatment and end-of-life care.

I work with patients to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for medical illness and grief to stress management to insomnia treatment and beyond.In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to the individual needs of my patients to help attain the level of wellness and personal growth they are striving for.

As a health psychologist, my goal is to help you to reduce stress, adjust to illness, develop better coping methods, and implement lifestyle changes in order to achieve a greater sense of stability and peace in the face of medical challenges. While we often have limitations in our ability to change our illness course, we can work together to better understand and reduce the emotional impact of illness or injury.

Grief is the emotional response to any type of loss. Perhaps of a loved one due to death or divorce, but also the loss of a job, a pet, financial stability, or safety after trauma. Feelings of grief can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to know how to manage and overcome these emotions. It is important to have patience with yourself and others during this process as it is a healthy part of healing.

Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. I am a Medicare provider and am also able to assist you in billing out-of-network for PPO plans such as Optum, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Pacificare and others. When you call my office, I will ask you about your plan so that I can help you to use your benefits.