Ross Davidson , LCMHC

Ross Davidson works with people facing attention deficit challenges, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use issues, personality disorders and a variety of other mental health concerns. He recognizes the depth of emotional pain that can accompany these struggles and focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their own strengths while learning practical skills to navigate day to day life.

Drawing from a client-centered, strength-based stance, Ross emphasizes the client as the expert in their own experience and supports them in finding internal resources for change. He takes an eclectic approach, integrating psychological and spiritual perspectives as appropriate. His practice incorporates mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, gestalt techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic psychology and self psychology, combining methods in the way that best serves each person.

Ross earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and completed undergraduate studies at the University of California Davis. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire (LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NH LCMHC 985) and holds a Masters Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential (MLADC - Masters Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, MLADC 1001).

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ross combines client-centered therapy with evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening and supporting clients to discover their own solutions; it is helpful for people seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions and life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ross works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time based on what proves most helpful. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to individual circumstances.

Online therapy with Ross is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists experienced in treating mood, addiction and relationship concerns.