Providing holistic therapy and education services to people impacted by trauma and life transitions.

Dakia “Kia” Davis

Founder, Private Practice Owner
& Therapist | she/her/hers

Kia is a therapist specializing in trauma, chronic stress, and major life changes. Drawing from experience in multiple settings (community, nonprofit, healthcare), she welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, particularly centering adults who identify as Black, LGBTQIA+, and/or survivors of community violence. Kia is a licensed social worker with credentials in DC, NC, and SC. 

 

A modern approach

Kia practices through a trauma-informed, Queer-affirming, and culturally responsive lens. She uses mindfulness, cognitive, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches to address clients’ individual needs. Kia collaborates with clients to achieve various goals, including developing mind-body coping skills, creating work-life balance, nurturing spiritual growth, and establishing deeper connections. She has completed training in therapeutic yoga and other mind-body practices.

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Kia’s Values

Healing Journey is committed to supporting your health and wellness goals.

Well-Being

 Healing Journey seeks to provide affirming care and build resilience for individuals and communities impacted by violence and trauma.

Justice

Healing Journey is for clients seeking caring, focused attention. We will work together to build a therapeutic relationship that allows for you to be your authentic self.

Relationships

Healing Journey clients can trust that they can explore feelings and experiences confidentially and without judgement. Clients are supported in developing safety goals and setting boundaries.

Safety

Treatment at Healing Journey is client-centered. Your beliefs, personal experiences and goals are honored.

Self-Determination

Education
& Training

  • Master of Social Work at Howard University

  • Nonprofit Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

  • Bachelor of Social Work; Women’s & Gender Studies, UNCG

  • Clinical Supervision Certificate, National Association of Social Workers, NC Chapter

  • National Credentialed Advocate Program, Organization for Victim Assistance

  • Certificate of Health Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary

  • Trauma Conscious Yoga Method (TCYM), Trauma Conscious Yoga Institute

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

  • Certified Yoga Teacher, Subtle® Yoga for Behavioral Health

  • Culturally Centered Prolonged Grief Group Therapy (CC_PGGT), Case Western Reserve University

Learn more about Kia
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Watch an Interview with Kia for the Gender Studies and Research Center at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington

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Listen to Kia speak on the Money Circle Podcast: Episode: How Caregiving for a Parent Can Impact Your Financial Goals

Kia is on the Board of Directors with The Root Cause Collective

 
 
 
The Root Wellness Center (RWC) is the 501c3 non-profit entity of the Root Cause Collective with an asset-based vision to create an ecology of wellness for the whole being, the mission of the Root Wellness Center is to build therapeutic, trauma-informed community as an alternative system of safety and means of health care prevention for the African Diaspora through liberative, virtual, and nature-based preventative mental health and wellness programming. ​​​​​​​​
 

 Testimonials

Testimonials

Kia is a talented and sharp therapist. I had the pleasure of working with her as a clinical consultant. She was always ready to take on a new perspective and her dedication to achieving positive therapeutic outcomes was evident in each consultation session she booked with me. Among her qualities and talents are her ability to critically evaluate environmental stressors and familial patterns impacting her clients, her use of clinical intuition, and her unending compassion. I highly recommend Kia for those who are ready to begin their healing path.

-Priscilla Norris at Thrivemind Counseling

Dakia Davis is a skilled clinician, who both validates and challenges her clients well. She will be both kind, and direct with you. She stays up to date with best practices, and incorporates them into her sessions in a way that is approachable.

-Molly B.

Kia developed an outstanding presentation on racial trauma for our People of Color Caucus. In addition to the main slideshow, she provided notes and talking points for the facilitator, references, and a list of supportive resources. She even made herself available to connect members to care if needed. The energy and knowledge she brings to her work are impressive!

- G.D., Anti-Racism Advocate

Kia’s passion for supporting people navigating difficult systems and traumatic experiences - in particular survivors of sexual violence - was reflected in those conversations and the full attention she gave to every visitor.

- S.S., DoD Safe Helpline Colleague

Oftentimes it is not just the patient Ms. Davis is providing therapeutic support for, but also their loved ones, and even the medical staff. Her commitment to ensuring each patient receives patient-centered, trauma-informed care exceeds that of other clinicians I have worked with in the past.

- M.S. Community Violence Intervention Program Manager

We were excited to have Dakia speak to our high school students on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Dakia's presentation on mental health was engaging and informational. She was very knowledgeable about the content and in tune with her (young) audience members. Grateful to have had someone with her level of expertise at our event and look forward to inviting her back.

-Raijene W. (Enrichment LEAD at The Wade Edwards Foundation & Learning Lab)

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