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Alta Davis

Therapist · Michigan

Alta Davis

LPC

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

  • 27 years' experience
  • Based in Michigan
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Hospice and end-of-life
  • Grief and loss
  • Practical coping skills

About Alta

Alta Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, and major life transitions. She offers calm listening and straightforward support for the hard moments that come with illness, loss, caregiving, and changing roles.

She brings 27 years of experience in hospitals and private practice to each meeting. Alta holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry, and she has worked across mental health settings. Her background includes long experience supporting people through hospice and end-of-life concerns alongside other challenges.

Her sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away. She uses client-centered conversations to identify what matters most, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. Mindfulness practices are woven in when clients want tools to steady attention and emotion.

Alta aims to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where people can speak frankly about fear, guilt, anger, and uncertainty. She listens for strengths and helps build coping skills for sleep, mood, relationships, and caregiving strain.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances empathy with tangible tools. Alta supports work on grief, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, self-esteem, and life-purpose questions while adapting strategies to each person's pace and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your priorities. The therapist reflects what matters to you and helps you set the pace for change, which is useful for processing grief and end-of-life concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It includes practical exercises and short homework tasks to improve sleep, mood, and coping with anxiety or depression.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention exercises and simple grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and bring steadiness during stressful moments.

Deciding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then tailor sessions together. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to keep appointments around work, caregiving, or medical visits, and it lets people use short check-ins or longer sessions depending on their needs. Talk with the therapist about how to fit sessions into your routine and which tools - practices, worksheets, or brief exercises - will be most helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Alta help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, caregiver strain, and other life changes listed in her specialties.

What is her general counseling style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, offering empathetic listening alongside practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.

How long has she been practicing?

Alta has 27 years of experience working in hospital settings and private practice with a range of mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients seen?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

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

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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