Tania Davidson
Strength-Based Psychotherapy
for Women and Adolescents
I have 24 years of clinical experience working with adults and families, specializing in adolescent psychology and women's issues. I am also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a highly effective model for helping parents deal with disruptive behavior disorders in young children. My clinical specialty is trauma (sexual trauma in particular), and mood disorders. My theoretical orientation is humanistic, but I use many cognitive therapy tools and mindfulness-based techniques as well. Although I address the problem that brings clients to see me, I focus also on identifying each client's strengths and using those strengths to address the challenges they face.
Education/Training
Bachelor of Music Performance: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 1983-1987
Master of Arts in Psychology: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 1987-1988
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology): United States International University, San Diego, CA 1988-1996
Bio
I am a native of Eastern Pennsylvania, but have been in Southern California since 1988, with 2 years (1999-2001) working in the Arctic region of rural Alaska with Alaskan Natives. I have spent the majority of my professional life working with children suffering from abuse/neglect, adults recovering from trauma, and working toward empowering women to achieve the most from their lives. I have worked for County mental health systems in San Diego and Ventura counties, tribal agencies (Alaska), and the Federal Government (Veteran's Administration and Indian Health Services), where I was fortunate to be a part of the healing process for a widely diverse group of clients. I have built programs in many of the jobs I have held, most especially as Director of the Holistic Health Program at Sherman Indian High School, a 100+ year old boarding school for Native American/Native Alaskan youth in Riverside, CA.
Memberships
California Psychological Association
San Diego Psychological Association
Carlsbad Village Business Association
Ventura County Psychological Association
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit cards
License:PSY16510
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Group Therapy
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Women's Issues
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Life Transitions
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Clinical Psychologist
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