Tony Davis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Tony Davis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I offer therapy services for couples and individuals around issues related to dating, s*x, feelings, relationship, and communication. It works. MFC #81839

I am an AACAST certified Couples and S*x Therapist. I welcome clients to my West Hollywood office or to online therapy. People come into therapy for a variety of reasons. Often it is the desire to change, or to understand; sometimes it is to alleviate emotional pain, and sometimes it is simply the need to be listened to. My job can be multi-faceted, but all work is dependent on having safety and t

rust present in the therapy room. From this state, much can be revealed. I wanted to become a therapist because I am curious why we do the things we do, and why we often do things that hurt us and hurt others. I help clients develop their own curiosity. I assist in their search for meaning, helping guide them to make choices that better serve their goals and desires. My work with clients is a joint creative process, and the project is them! I am a certified Couples and S*x Therapy through AACAST, having studied at UCLA in a two-year program under Dr. Walter Brakelmanns. This training has given me the tools to help couples (and individuals) with how to communicate feelings about what bothers them without resorting to criticism or defensiveness. I also am a fully trained EMDR therapist, which gives me the tools to help a client process stuck negative events. I am an active therapist, listening for places to ask questions that can lead to an understanding of what may be keeping you from getting from where you are to where you want to be. I utilize postmodern ideas in a collaborative process that "deconstructs" beliefs and put you in a position to decide what is of value to you and what you would like to let go of. Therapy occurs through open dialogue. Please visit my website for current session rates and more information. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, where I completed a specialization in Child Studies.

A good resource is you are looking for healing and support, led by my friend and colleague John Sovec.
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A good resource is you are looking for healing and support, led by my friend and colleague John Sovec.

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Is your partner a terrible listener? Strengthen your relationship through improved communication and listening skills in this upcoming webinar, designed to help you and your partner learn strategies to become better listeners

Led by expert Dr. Faith Drew, PhD, LMFT, this webinar is tailored for individuals like you who are committed to strengthening their relationship through improved communication skills.

Discover the art of listening as we delve into the importance of understanding, empathy, and creating a safe environment for open dialogue.

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It's the small things that show love...
11/22/2023

It's the small things that show love...

Through 50+ years of research we have found that the small, intentional moments hold more weight than isolated, extravagant gestures when it comes to building emotional longevity in your relationship. Dr. Gottman's motto is "small things often."

Subscribers to the Love Notes newsletter received a free download of prompts for a relationship gratitude journal. You can get yours and use the journaling prompts to acknowledge the small things that you and your partner are grateful for today!

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Make sure that the relationship (of which you are a part of) wins!
07/25/2023

Make sure that the relationship (of which you are a part of) wins!

If what you’re asking for only benefits you, it’s a bad solution. You and your partner are on the same team. If one of you loses, you both lose. Sure, you may win in the short term, but this imbalance will eventually breed resentment.

You’re far better off arguing for a solution that allows you both to walk away as winners.

If you’re in a position where one of you must give up something to make the other happy, offer something in return for the partner who is giving something up.

You can get creative here. You don’t have to offer something that is directly related to the subject of your disagreement. The only thing that matters is that you both walk away feeling taken care of.

P**n has become a huge issue in relationships, but I often find that it is just a calling card for other issues undernea...
05/11/2023

P**n has become a huge issue in relationships, but I often find that it is just a calling card for other issues underneath. In others words, if you only focus on someone's p**n use, you may be missing something.

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Tony DavisIS P**N OKAY? We all have ways to “get through the day”, don’t we? But I notice that some coping behaviors are more acceptable in relationships than others. One that seems to cause problems on a regular basis is the use of p**nography. I chose to write about...

After watching the excellent show "Fleishman is in Trouble", I got to thinking about the question the characters would a...
03/21/2023

After watching the excellent show "Fleishman is in Trouble", I got to thinking about the question the characters would ask themselves: "How did we get here?" I decided to write about this as a way to address couples who lack mindfulness in their relationships and do not have active awareness of the role they play in their evolving dynamic--leading them to wonder how their relationship got to where it is. Guess what--it doesn't have to be that way!

https://blog.couplestherapistla.com/how-did-we-get-here/

I always write a "special edition" extra newsletter in February, because what kind of couples therapist would I be if I ...
02/14/2023

I always write a "special edition" extra newsletter in February, because what kind of couples therapist would I be if I didn't comment on relationships around Valentine's Day?

This is the article for this year--a look at romance in long-term relationships:

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Tony DavisROMANCE AFTER 10+ YEARS I’m gonna just say it–romance is not just for young lovers and new relationships! Romance, like chocolate, is something that can be enjoyed throughout the entire adult lifespan, if one continues to get enjoyment from it. But I will ...

Having a first baby is challenging enough--but many couples don't anticipate how it will affect their relationship and s...
01/28/2023

Having a first baby is challenging enough--but many couples don't anticipate how it will affect their relationship and s*x life together, resulting in silent shame and resentments towards one another. The good news--it can get better even than before baby.

Research shows that having children drastically affects a marriage — often for the worse. Understanding why is essential to recalibrating your relationship.

Fellow Clinicians, take advantage of this free 1 hour course!
01/03/2023

Fellow Clinicians, take advantage of this free 1 hour course!

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About Tony Davis Psychotherapy

People come into therapy for a variety of reasons. Often it is the desire to change, or to understand; sometimes it is to alleviate emotional pain, and sometimes it is simply the need to be listened to. My job can be multi-faceted, but all work is dependent on having safety and trust present in the therapy room. From this state, much can be revealed. I wanted to become a therapist because I am curious why we do the things we do, and why we often do things that hurt us and hurt others. I help clients develop their own curiosity. I assist in their search for meaning, helping guide them to make choices that better serve their goals and desires. My work with clients is a joint creative process, and the project is them! I am a certified Inter-Analytic Couples and S*x Therapy through AACAST, having studied at UCLA under Dr. Walter Brakelmanns. This training has given me the tools to help couples (and individuals) with how to communicate feelings about what bothers them without resorting to criticism or defensiveness. It works. I am an active therapist, listening for places to ask questions that can lead to an understanding of what may be keeping you from getting from where you are to where you want to be. I utilize postmodern ideas in a collaborative process that "deconstructs" beliefs and put you in a position to decide what is of value to you and what you would like to let go of. Therapy occurs through open dialogue. Please visit my website for current session rates and more information. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, where I completed a specialization in Child Studies. I recently completed a five year internship at Southern California Counseling Center, where I saw individuals, couples and families, and received training in multiple modalities. As part of the school program, I spent two years counseling at Fairfax High, working with students who were either self-referred or mandated. I twice co-led a group for young people called The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. Before landing at SCCC I interned for a year at the YMCA Counseling Center, seeing adolescents at Le Conte Middle School. MFC#81839