Dr. Thomas Davis , NC Psychologist 0742

Dr. Thomas Davis brings 46 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Duke University, a doctoral degree that reflects advanced training in assessment and therapeutic intervention, and he is licensed in North Carolina as NC Psychologist 0742.

For 35 years he practiced in the same medical facility, providing continuity of care across the lifespan from age 3 to age 94. That long tenure allowed him to work with individuals across many life stages and, at times, to treat multiple generations of the same family. That perspective informs his understanding of long-term development and family dynamics, and it shaped a practice that includes individual, couples, and family work as clients’ needs evolve.

Dr. Davis approaches therapy by treating the client as the expert on their own life while serving as the professional guide. Early sessions focus on defining the problems to be addressed and developing a practical, problem-oriented plan. Treatment typically attends to thoughts first, then behavior, and then emotions, with homework assignments used to extend progress between meetings. With children and adolescents he adapts this plan to be age-appropriate and involves family members as change agents when helpful.

He has conducted psychological testing for more than 5,000 individuals, evaluating concerns such as depression, anxiety, dementias, brain injuries, personality development, ADHD, learning disabilities, and readiness for various surgical interventions. He is able to interpret prior testing and incorporate those results into treatment planning. After each session he sends a brief follow-up note summarizing what was covered, any homework assigned, and the intended next steps. His stated goals are to help people gain greater mastery over their lives, improve self-esteem, reduce worry, and develop skills to manage the ups and downs of daily living. Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Thomas Davis

Dr. Thomas Davis integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy into his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and reorganize unhelpful thoughts so behavior becomes more productive and emotions improve; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting clear, attainable goals and identifying small, practical changes that move a person toward those goals; it can be helpful for relationship challenges, coping with life transitions, and short-term problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Davis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy allows Dr. Davis to offer the same problem-oriented, skill-building work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, and support ongoing use of homework and between-session communication to reinforce progress.