About
About Eva
Eva Schmeisser Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 95100) with over a decade of clinical experience helping adults navigate life's most challenging moments. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is also a member of EMDRIA and CAMFT.
Eva specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, psychodynamic approaches, motivational interviewing, and strength-based frameworks. She works with adults of all ages, including teens and older adults, and has extensive experience supporting clients navigating grief, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns.
Clients consistently describe Eva as compassionate, direct, and goal-oriented — someone who blends genuine warmth with clear, actionable steps. Her approach is strength-based at its core: she believes deeply in each client's inherent resilience and works collaboratively to uncover the root causes of feeling stuck, then charts a path toward positive, sustainable change. She is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can develop deeper self-awareness and break free from the patterns that hold them back.
In Her Own Words
A Personal Note from Eva
My Approach to Therapy
I became a therapist because I believe that change is possible — not just intellectually, but in the lived, felt experience of everyday life. I have sat with many people who came in feeling like they were spinning, like the thoughts wouldn't stop, like they already knew what they needed to do but couldn't quite get there. That gap between knowing and doing is exactly where I work.
My approach is direct and collaborative. I am not a passive listener — I am active, engaged, and genuinely invested in helping you move forward. I draw from CBT, EMDR, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches, but more than any specific technique, what guides me is a deep respect for your resilience. You have more capacity than you may currently feel. My job is to help you access it.
EMDR is a particularly meaningful part of my practice. For clients carrying the weight of trauma — whether a single event or a lifetime of accumulated experiences — EMDR offers a path to healing that goes beyond talking. It works at the level of the nervous system, helping the brain process what it has been unable to fully integrate. I have seen it create profound shifts for people who had tried many other approaches without lasting relief.
Outside of the office, I am someone who loves being near water — the ocean, a lake, a creek — and finds renewal in long walks, good food, and time with family. I bring that same groundedness into the room. Therapy with me is a real relationship, built on honesty, respect, and a shared commitment to your growth.
If you are ready to stop spinning and start moving, I would be honored to work with you.
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