Elizabeth A. Davis, MFA, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, CLAT
About Me
Elizabeth Davis, MFA, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT is a board certified, state licensed art therapist with over 25 years’ experience working in the field of trauma. Her approach integrates the modalities of Art Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Play Therapy. Elizabeth is EMDR consultant/trainer through EMDRIA, level one in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and level two in Internal Family Systems. Elizabeth has conducted dozens of workshops, including at the EMDR International Association, and International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. She is an author and editor of, Creative Arts Therapies and EMDR (2022), and contributing author of EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach. Elizabeth serves on the Child and Adolescent Treatment Task Force for ISSTD and Creative Arts Special Interest Group. Currently Elizabeth serves as Director of TICTI satellites in New York State and as Supervisor of Intake for Trauma Institute as well as a Member of the Board of ISSTD.
Education & Experience
MS- Nazareth College, Rochester
MFA- State University of New York at Buffalo
BA- Philosophy- State University of New York at Buffalo
BA- Fine Art-State University of New York at Buffalo
Minor- Psychology-State University of New York at Buffalo
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
ISSTD- International Society For the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
AATA- American Art Therapy Association
Art Therapy Credentials Board
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English