As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring 20 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.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, 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, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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She listens to me and gives me good advice. She makes sense of things that are scrambled in my brain even if it's not what I want to hear, she is kindly honest. I am looking forward to continuing therapy with her.
Written on Aug 30, 2026 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I always enjoy my sessions. I feel that no matter what I come to her with she never judges and always understands. The care she has, you can feel is real. I've had bad experiences before but I have felt safe and comfortable with her every time we talk.
Written on Aug 29, 2026 after therapy with Davina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Davina , is very professional , understanding ,thoughtful and a down to earth real person . I would recommend her
Written on Apr 25, 2026 after therapy with Davina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Attentive, professional, a knowledgeable therapist who shows patience.
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Davina has been a sounding board - listened and validated my experience through very tough life transitions. I’d be lost without her therapeutic skills.
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Davina for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Davina is genuinely such an incredible therapist! I feel that I have to thoroughly talk through what I am experiencing to process it and she is an amazing listener. She helps guide my thinking towards a more productive outcome and I have loved her willingness to provide me with extra resources. She has truly helped me process my anxiety in a much healthier way while also teaching me about the importance and levels to emotional maturity. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful listener with great wisdom.
Written on Jan 02, 2026 after therapy with Davina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve been seeing Davina since the spring, and am consistently pleased with her knowledge, compassion, and guidance.
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mrs. Davina is extremely professional, knowledgeable and has an extremely kind voice and heart. Talking to her and having her as a guide to help me better understand grief, family troubles, and most importantly, self preservation has truly been a blessing. So thankful I was able to spend time with this therapist. She really is an angel sent from above.
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Devina is extremely helpful
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
I believe that Davina's expertise and knowledge has helped me improve my understanding of myself and my narrative history within my family and among friends. I also improved in taking responsibility for my contribution to relationships across the spectrum. I have learned how to check my emotions and articulate them in a manner that is makes consistent since when conveyed to others.
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
She is very gentle, warm, patient, kind, I feel she truly cares about me and I care just as much about her. It feels like a dear friendship but with advice I can trust.
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
So far, I've had one session, but I'm pleased with my therapist (Davina's) ability to allow me to freely express myself and to give guiding feedback. I'm looking forward to continuing my sessions.
Written on Sep 19, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She really makes it a safe place for me and she listens and responds while also giving me tools to use outside of our sessions. Davina is the best!!!
Written on Aug 31, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Mrs Kavanaugh, is always print on responding as well as a strong follow up in each session.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Davina is absolutely wonderful. I didn’t expect to get the perfect therapist on my first go round but she gets me, has great worksheets and actionable steps to follow to help me process an issue and truly listens and understands. I’m a big fan!
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Although I was under Davina's care for a short time, she helped me greatly. She listened, encouraged me, and pointed me in the correct direction. I am very grateful.
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Davina is a very special therapist who understands me and always has good plans. She is the best
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning anger management
She’s very patient & easily to talk to.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Kavanaugh has been very helpful and professional in our sessions. I would highly recommend her as a therapist to others.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
She is really great, she gets me to really think about things that might be driving my issues. She is very respectful and responds in a timely manner. I really enjoy talking to her.
Written on Apr 19, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
Very helpful so far!!
Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
So far, I've really enjoyed my time with Davina. I look forward to sessions with her each week!
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is wonderful
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really like Davina. She is a very calming presence and she makes me feel inspired to make my life better. I am excited for what the future holds in working together.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s terrific and understanding. This is my 1st time ever having therapy and from the first conversation I’ve been hooked. I love the exercises she gives and the feedback! 10/10 recommend her!
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Davina has been a blessing. She’s very intelligent, a great listener, and provides fantastic feedback that have offered new perspectives. She works with me very well and I’m thankful for her. I’ve left her sessions feeling better and I enjoy the material she sends between sessions I do find it’s very helpful as well.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
The VERY best. Like ever.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Whenever I speak with Miss Davina, she’s always very respectful and she listens to me and she understands you know what I’m going through and if not, she always makes an effort to, but there hasn’t been a time and when she hasn’t understood me I appreciate that of respect, mutual respect for one another, and the willingness to listen from an unbiased point of view. I’m very grateful to have met her.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
From our first session, she made me feel comfortable to share and I feel like her being my therapist was a great decision!
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is exactly who I was looking for and what I needed!
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Davina is an absolutely phenomenal therapist! She is knowledgeable, kind and so compassionate. She gives me exercises to help me grow. She also is timely and respectful. I would recommend her to anybody looking to improve their mental health!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So thankful for Davina, her perspective and her assistance through this season in my life. She always points me to Truth, and shows me how to apply Truth to my daily life and suggests activities for me to practice between sessions.
She is priceless!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Davina is a wonderful therapist, I highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
She does a good job communicating and outlining steps to take to try and improve. Is taking time to get to know me over the video sessions and so far has been a solid good experience
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
I wish I could go back in time and meet Davina sooner!
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Listens to problems well. Helps you understand why on things you may not understand, and gives ways to deal with problems in appropriate manner.
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I have been in therapy for almost 30 years and Davina is the best therapist I've ever had. All of my past therapist let me know that what I'm feeling is valid but Davina actually helps me process and prepare.
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have had 3 therapy sessions so far with Davina and I have already learned so much about myself and how I see others. She really listens to me and I appreciate that about her. I look forward to each session now and believe I will learn so much more.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Davina is excellent. She has helped me through a lot of extremely difficult loss and life changes that have been going on simultaneously. These issues are also connected to childhood trauma and difficulties that have been ongoing for decades. It takes time for a therapist to get to know all about you and be able to delve deeper and help more with the root causes. Davina helped me successfully from the get go during very extremely difficult times and over several months has gotten to know me better and we’ve begun getting more to the root of some issues within myself.
She is responsive, caring and trustworthy. Thank you Davina. I have a lot more work to do but I know you’ll help me get through it.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Davina is very understanding, but also firm about prioritizing my mental status, even dealing with close family members. She reminds me that i need to take care of myself. She provides appropriate worksheets in between sessions to really make me think about the situations I’m facing. Although these are virtual visits and I’ve never met her F2F, I genuinely feel like she cares about my wellbeing. I would definitely recommend her, especially if you’re a female with family issues.
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coaching
She’s a cheerleader and a great confidante. I feel like we can talk about anything and she validates me while also guiding me towards more healthy decisions.
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and adhd
She’s good at what she does. Thank you
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Ms.Davina definitely keeps me centered and accountable! She very kind and patient with me and gives me praise with every goal she’s really heaven sent.
Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Davina is fantastic! She hit me with an aspect I had never thought about right out the gate. Really made my wheels start turning to figuring out a solution. She is compassionate, understanding, and has fabulous input. She is quick to respond and always there when you need her.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She is amazing. Super understanding and listens I feel heard never made me feel bad about anything and her advice is excellent
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s been a greater experience than I thought it would be! I really feel connected to talking and working with Davina. In just three sessions she already has me back on track to a better lifestyle!
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Davina is very quick to respond and very attentive. It feels like I am talking to a caring friend who gives great advice. I was very adamant about finding therapist who would help me think differently and give me tools to cope better rather than just sit there and ask how that makes me feel. An hour goes by so fast with her and I leave our session feeling more peaceful. Highly recommend Davina!
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens to what I say and digs deeper into the root cause of my problems. She also helps me understand my situation from different perspectives and gives me worksheets to make me think and understand my issues more. I highly recommend her. She is amazing!
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Davina is the first therapist I’ve seen and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. I know that finding a good therapist can be a trying experience, so I’m really thankful that I have what I need right now! She listens and has identified some things that I knew were issues, and given them the correct name so that I can identify them and has been working to help me realize how those issues are affecting me. I’m sure she will be of even more help in the weeks to come. Thank you Davina!!
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Davina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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