Joe Davidson, MSEd, LPC

Hi, I’m Joe. I’m a mental health therapist based in Duluth, Minnesota, and I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. I care deeply about creating a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment—and feel genuinely heard. My style is supportive and compassionate, while also gently challenging patterns that may be holding you back. In my work, I often see how easy it is for people to minimize or dismiss their own experiences just to get through the day. My hope is to help you reconnect with your authentic self and remember that your feelings, needs, and voice truly matter. Growth happens when we feel seen and validated. 

I primarily work with adults and am open to seeing adolescents after an initial consultation. I welcome people from all backgrounds who are navigating concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life challenges. I have a particular interest in working with men and masculine-identifying individuals, as well as those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, and trauma-related concerns. My approach draws from dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and positive psychotherapy, along with influences from existential and Eastern philosophy and mindfulness practices. 

Outside the therapy room, you’ll often find me spending time with my dog, Rosie, hiking local trails, reading, listening to podcasts, brewing espresso, or watching basketball, football, or baseball. 

If this sounds like it might be a good fit, I’d be glad to connect. Feel free to reach out to schedule a consultation. 

• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 
• Personality Disorders 
• Self-Esteem 
• Stress Management 
• Life Transitions 
• Emotional Dysregulation 
• Relationship Concerns 
• BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ Ally 
• Men’s and Masculine Issues 
• Suicidality 

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive behavior therapy that is evidence-based for PTSD. In CPT, clients will identify how their traumatic experiences may have shaped their perception of themselves, the world, and others. CPT addresses the unhelpful beliefs that have been shaped by traumatic experiences. Themes covered in CPT can include establishing safety, trust, power and control, self-esteem, and relationships.       

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed for borderline personality disorder and non-suicidal self-injury. It has ever since expanded to clients with diagnoses beyond BPD and NSSI. DBT consists of teaching skills under four different modules, including mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. DBT relies heavily on the dialectical philosophy, meaning that one is trying to find the “kernel of truth,” in seemingly opposing ideas.   

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) falls under the cognitive-behavior therapy umbrella and is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD. It helps individuals with OCD to break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions through gradual exposure to fears and working with an ERP therapist to prevent the use of compulsions that interfere with daily functioning.      

joe@tworiverscounselingduluth.com

218-606-1100