Mx. Okichie Davis, LPC, LCPC, ACS, NCC
(they/them)
About Me
I am a queer, non-binary Black woman (they/them) of West Indian heritage and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/LCPC) based in Philadelphia, PA. I am an alumna of Villanova University, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities and a Master of Science degree in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health. I have a certificate in Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Populations from Widener University, I am trained in the Liberation-Focused Healing Framework, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and I am a Certified Prolonged Exposure Therapist.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Arts in Humanities; Villanova Unviersity; 2012 - Master of Science in Counseling, specialization in Clinical Mental Health; Villanova University; 2015 - National Certified Counselor; National Board for Certified Counselors; 2015 - Licensed Professional Counselor; Pennsylvania & New Jersey - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Maryland - Licensed Professional Counselor - Telehealth, Delaware - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Telehealth, Florida - Trained - Decolonizing Therapy for Black Folks; Shawna Murray Browne & the University of Maryland; 2020 - Certificate - Affirming Therapy for Transgender Populations; Widener University; 2021 - Trained - Emotionally Focused Therapy; Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy; 2023-2024 - Certified - Prolonged Exposure Therapy; Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety; 2024 - Trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; EMDR Consulting; 2025
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), an associate member of the Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (PCEFT), and a board-certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). I also serve my community as a Womanist community organizer, birth worker and reproductive care companion, emotional support worker, and animal wellness volunteer.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
Lyra Health, Modern Health, Allied Trades Assistance Program, Community Behavioral Health, Victims of Crime Compensation
