Dr. Carolyn Davidson
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private and Personalized
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Specializing in:
sleep and insomnia
chronic pain
anxiety/stress
A Virtual Practice Serving You… Right Where You Are
I’m glad you’re here!
I've been a licensed and practicing psychologist for almost 30 years with experience in clinical work, presentations, and training across private practice and government settings. I am a full-time telehealth psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and my private practice appointments are exclusively telehealth, scheduled during weekday evenings (5 PM ET or later) or during the day on weekends.
I’m fully licensed in Tennessee and through PSYPACT hold an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). This means I am permitted to provide services via telehealth to clients residing in the following 39 locations:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
I’m currently accepting new clients.
Explore my site to learn more, and please reach out if you have any questions!
My practice specializes in short-term psychotherapy for anxiety, stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and depression, based in findings from neuroscience about our nervous system’s primary role in effective growth and change.
I’m experienced with the following evidence-based treatment methods:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
“Evidence-based” means there is substantial research supporting the effectiveness of the psychotherapy approach. "Short-term" means an average of 8 to 12 sessions. Some people find they need less time, others more time. I'm flexible depending on your situation and needs.
I’m also a certified mindfulness facilitator, and clients often say that learning and practicing mindful awareness boosts the effectiveness of their psychotherapy.
My Treatment Focus
Because these treatments are designed to be short-term, we work together to develop specific goals which are realistic and achievable. We also discuss skills you can practice. This between-session practice is where the real “magic” happens, as you will be training your brain to create new pathways which will improve the quality of your life.
The “Learn and Practice” menu option has additional information and resources about some of my services. Check it out!
My approach is highly collaborative.
I view psychotherapy as a team process. I have roadmaps, but you are in charge of the direction of travel. We’ll work together to find goals which are in line with your vision and values.
It's important that you feel comfortable with the partnership, the roadmap, and starting the journey.
I offer a no-cost 15-minute telephone consultation to help you decide if working with me is a good fit for you.