Approach

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction can be the biggest step of your life.”

I am a seasoned therapist and provide both short and long term individual psychotherapy to young adults, adults and seniors.

I am EMDR certified and integrate psychodynamic theory. Many people I work with express that this deeper level of treatment leads to lasting change versus temporary symptom relief. I also draw from other theoretical models including Attachment Theory. Treatment is tailored to meet the needs of each individual. I’m dedicated to working collaboratively to resolve what gets in the way of you leading your best life. My style is interactive, engaging, warm and direct.

I am a trained therapist in the treatment of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN).  An often invisible but powerful influence of a parent’s failure to respond sufficiently to a child’s emotional needs, Childhood Emotional Neglect can lead to feeling disconnected, unfulfilled or empty. As an adult, there may be a sense that something is wrong, but a lack of clarity about what that is.

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EMDR

Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and heal from difficult or overwhelming experiences. It utilizes the body’s natural healing system to overcome trauma and adverse life situations. EMDR can be used to treat depression, anxiety and other emotional challenges.

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Psychodynamic Approach

This orientation looks about how one’s early life experiences affect’s one current feelings and symptoms. Oftentimes when one finds oneself repeatedly caught in unhealthy patterns, this approach can work to gain insight that leads to meaningful change.

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Attachment Theory

Understanding how an individual's current struggles may be related to how emotionally secure he or she felt in relationships with early primary caretakers. This theory helps to understand how one’s early life experience contributes to current relationship issues with self and others.

I have known Joyce Davis since the early 1990s when she came to work for us as a therapist for Psychotherapy Associates of North Reading. I have always been very impressed with Joyce's clinical skills, empathy and professional integrity. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking counseling from an outstanding, seasoned therapist.

Rick Kaufman, LICSW
Co-Director, Psychotherapy Associates of North Reading

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