I'm Marc Davis, LMHC-D

FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR

WELCOME

I know how difficult it can be to seek help. Maybe you're feeling shameful to ask for help or overwhelmed by the myriad therapists to choose from. I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are struggling with the world around them. Whether you're still in school or navigating the professional world for the first time, having a hard time in the dating scene or dealing with your first break-up, or experiencing intense emotions that feel like they're dominating your life - it's easy to feel like it's all "too much."

The good news is that you don't have to resign yourself to feeling this way forever. Imagine attaining greater clarity, confidence, and connection to your self, your emotions, and the people in your life -- That's what Alchemy Counseling is here to help you do!

Why Alchemy?

ALCHEMY /ˈælkəmē/

noun: a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, and/or combination.

Real, practical change is a part of my brand. The logo for Alchemy Counseling is a lead stone changing into gold as flowers bloom with life. Aside from being a reference to how ancient practitioners tried to literally turn lead into gold, it's an apt metaphor for the results my patients see over time. Those determined to overcome their emotional difficulties find that they don't just feel better, but they get better.

What is CBT and how does it work?

CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) is a structured, goal directed and action oriented means of therapy.

Yes, there is active listening and validation involved - but that’s the foundation to the intervention. During this process, we will:

1. Create a collaborative achievement goal - We hone in what EXACTLY you want out of therapy: What are we trying to achieve in our sessions together? 2. Identify the thoughts and behaviors that work against you. 3. Work through the unhelpful beliefs to help you improve your self talk and self image. 4. Engage in behaviors that reinforce those beliefs! It creates a positive feedback loop.

Our philosophy

I believe that we all have the power to be the alchemists of our own lives, and fundamentally transform ourselves. Just as alchemists of old sought to turn lead into gold through intricate formulas, today’s "alchemy" is about transmuting self-defeating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into resilience and self-mastery. I'm not here to just help you feel better - I'm here to help you get better!

Promoting and empowering you with insight, responsibility, and self-mastery.

Meet Your Therapist

I am a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been counseling in various capacities since 2013. I've acted as a crisis counselor for the Long Island Crisis Center, as well as trained would-be counselors in handling all manner of crises.

MY EDUCATION

CUNY Queens College - Bachelors in Psychology (2015), MS in Mental Health Counseling (2017) .
Currently, I am pursuing additional education and training to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner so I can better assist my patients who require both psychotherapy and medication.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Counseling Association
New York Mental Health Counselors Association
Psychology for Geeks
Mental Health Association of Nassau County

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Outside the office, I engage in various nerdy/geeky hobbies! Such as:

D&D & MTG
Video games
Marvel & DC comics
Learning languages. Aside from English, I am proficient in Spanish and Italian. French and Hebrew are my current works in progress!