Dr. Thomas Davis , NC Psychologist 0742

Dr. Thomas Davis is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Duke University, a doctoral degree that reflects advanced clinical training in assessment and therapy. He brings 46 years of clinical experience to his work, including 35 years practicing in the same medical facility where he treated people across the lifespan from age 3 to age 94.

Practicing in one setting for decades allowed him to follow clients through many stages of life, and he often worked with multiple generations of the same family. That long-term perspective informs his understanding of individual development and family systems, and it has shaped his ability to provide individual, couples, and family interventions as people change over time.

Dr. Davis approaches therapy as a collaborative effort in which the client is the expert on their own life and he provides professional structure and guidance. Early sessions focus on defining the problems to address and creating a practical, problem-oriented treatment plan. Treatment emphasizes thoughts, then behaviors, then emotions - with the idea that clearer thinking leads to more constructive actions and improved feelings. He routinely assigns between-session work to reinforce progress, and with children and adolescents he uses age-appropriate methods and involves family members as partners in change.

He has conducted psychological testing for more than 5,000 individuals, assessing conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementias, brain injuries, personality development issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, and readiness for surgical procedures. That testing experience helps him interpret evaluation results and integrate findings into treatment recommendations.

Dr. Davis aims for each session to leave clients with greater self-understanding, improved skills for daily living, and increased confidence in handling future problems. After sessions he provides concise follow-up notes summarizing key points, homework assignments, and plans for subsequent work. His office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM. He is licensed as NC Psychologist 0742.