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Dr. Griena Knight Davis

Dr. Griena Knight Davis

Therapist · Alabama

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling

  • Practical life skills
  • Goal oriented
  • Values centered

About Griena

Dr. Griena Knight Davis is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people improve their day-to-day well-being. She frames work around practical goals and life changes, with an emphasis on restoring balance across physical, emotional, social, and occupational areas.

She draws on coaching techniques to help clients build life skills and reach concrete outcomes. Sessions often center on identifying which parts of life feel out of sync and making small, manageable changes. Her approach is results-oriented while remaining respectful of each person’s pace.

Dr. Davis uses structured methods that help people challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses brief, goal-focused work to move clients toward clear next steps. This combination can suit people who want both insight and practical tools.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience as an LPC working in Alabama. She brings experience addressing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. Money and financial issues are listed among her additional focus areas.

People who choose Dr. Davis can expect direct conversation about what’s getting in the way and concrete strategies to change it. She frames progress as a series of achievable steps and supports clients who want to reorganize daily routines, handle change, or rebuild motivation.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Dr. Davis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood and then test new behaviors to reduce distress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and future-oriented goals to move people toward what they want to change.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and together decide whether CBT, solution-focused work, or a mix makes the most sense. The plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the currently offered session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match schedules and practical constraints, helping therapy fit around work, caregiving, and daily responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and parenting concerns. Money and financial issues are also listed among her focus areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style blends coaching with structured therapy, focusing on engagement, efficiency, and effectiveness. Expect goal-focused conversations and practical steps you can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience and works under the credential LPC, helping people reorganize daily routines and address life transitions.

Where does the therapist practice and what are her credentials?

She practices in Alabama and holds the LPC credential, listed as AL LPC and AZ LPC in her documentation.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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