About Me
As a relational therapist, I promote growth through interpersonal work with clients. My objective is to provide an attentive and empathetic environment where the client and I can work together to understand their unique self-experience. This includes exploring any past and present relationship struggles and how they impact the client's current life. I work experientially which means that change happens in the moment by open expression of emotion, conflict, trust, and understanding, and with practice this leads to healthier relationships with self and others. What occurs within our therapeutic relationship can serve as a model for future secure, meaningful relationships.
After finishing my undergraduate degree in Psychology, I obtained my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the George Washington University. My career began at the Kolmac Clinic, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. As Lead Clinician of Kolmac’s Intensive Outpatient Program and facilitator of their family and friends group, I found my passion for helping addicted clients and their family embrace recovery. In the pursuit of more individualized work and deeper exploration, I started in private practice. License numbers: PRC14322 and CACI1021.
Education
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The George Washington University (Washington, DC)
B.A., Psychology (with Distinction)
University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, DC
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virgina
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland
Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC-I) in Washington, DC
Board Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC)
Clinical Experience
Kolmac Clinic–Lead Counselor of Intensive Outpatient Program (Washington, DC)
Susan Berlin & Associates–Independent Contractor in Private Practice (Washington, DC)
A.L.L. Therapy Connection–Youth Counselor (Maitland, FL)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Presentations
Ginzl (Davis), K. (February 2017). Emotional Sobriety: Finding and Maintaining Emotional Balance. Presented at Kolmac Clinic Recovery Community Event, Washington, DC.
Ginzl (Davis), K. (May 2015). Finding Your Flow: An Introduction to the Concept of Flow. Presented at the Caron Treatment Centers Washington DC Region Family and Parent Support Group, Bethesda, MD.
Davis, K. (May, 2014). The Ruptured Relationship: Understanding Addictions Impact on Siblings. Presented at the Caron Treatment Centers Falls Church Parent Meeting, Falls Church, VA.
Davis, K. (October, 2013). The Ruptured Relationship: Understanding Addictions Impact on Siblings. Presented at the Caron Treatment Centers Washington DC Region Family and Parent Support Group, Bethesda, MD.
Sivasithamparam, J., Dunn, M.E., McBride, W.P., & Davis, K. (November, 2007). The Collegiate Alcohol Literacy Curriculum: Using a Classroom–based Prevention Approach to Reduce Alcohol Use and Related Harms among College Students. Presented at the 41st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.