Liz Davis

Licensed Therapist

Since graduating in 2016 from University of Albany with her Master’s In Social Work, Liz Davis has gained extensive experience in helping both children and adults in outpatient mental health settings as a therapist and in other roles. Liz specializes in supporting those who are working to resolve feelings of anxiety and depression and who are working through the impact of trauma on their lives. Her approach is centered on fostering empathy and resilience, empowering the people she works with to build healthier relationships and find strength in vulnerability. She takes on the role of partner and guide to help create paths toward healing and self-discovery.

Liz specializes in helping children and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma and problems with sleep. She fosters resilience, insight, and growth, guiding clients through life transitions, workplace stress, parenting challenges, and more.

Liz Davis

Licensed Therapist

Treatment Focus

At KLS Collective Counseling, our therapists specialize in providing tailored support to individuals facing a variety of life challenges. Liz's current clients come to her seeking help with:

Parenting

Parenting comes with constant challenges, from sleepless nights with newborns to navigating teen emotions. Liz helps parents manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and improve communication. She offers support for co-parenting, parental burnout, and major transitions like divorce or blended families. With a compassionate approach, Liz empowers parents to strengthen relationships and care for their own well-being along the way.

Sleep Issues

Struggling with sleep can impact every part of daily life, from mood and focus to energy levels and overall well-being. Many of Liz’s clients come to her looking for ways to improve their sleep, whether they’re dealing with insomnia, restless nights, or trouble winding down after a stressful day. Together, Liz helps clients identify patterns, explore relaxation techniques, and build better sleep habits. She also works with them to address underlying stress, anxiety, or other factors that might be disrupting their rest. With small, manageable changes, better sleep is possible.

Anxiety and Depression

Many of Liz’s clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by persistent worry and sadness. Anxiety can make even simple tasks feel daunting, while depression often drains motivation and joy from daily life. Together, she and her clients explore patterns of thinking and behavior that may be keeping them stuck, working toward healthier coping strategies and a greater sense of emotional balance. Through a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, Liz empowers her clients to navigate these challenges with self-compassion and confidence.

Life Stressors

Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, even small challenges add up, making it hard to cope. Liz helps clients manage everyday stressors that impact mental and emotional well-being, whether it’s balancing work and family, handling financial worries, or feeling stuck in a routine. She provides a supportive space to explore what’s weighing you down, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. By working together, Liz helps clients break stress into manageable pieces, find new perspectives, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Finding Balance

You can take care of your physical well being to some extent by eating well and exercising. Yet caring for your mental health is often the harder task. Your mind travels with you everywhere. Balance becomes essential. You need both moments of distraction and moments of intentional self care.

Having time between sessions gives you space to step back and reflect on what might be helpful to bring into the next conversation. It is important to pause, take a breath, and engage in your own self care so you can process what you are hearing rather than reacting in the moment.

Outside of her work, the people Liz meets with may occasionally cross her mind. When that happens, a helpful reminder is that her role is to offer perspective, support, and skills. Liz understands it isn’t her job to take the wheel or carry someone else’s pain for them. What she can do is help guide them forward.

Beyond the therapy room, it also helps Liz to make space for things that replenish her. This might look like daily walks, time outdoors for fresh air, or having something small to look forward to. A family outing, gardening, hiking, kayaking, or even a simple game can offer the kind of balance that keeps Liz grounded.