If you are looking for individual therapy in Sarasota or Venice, Florida, you have come to the right place. At Davenport Psychology, we offer a range of services to help you overcome your challenges and achieve your goals. If you are looking for Child or Adolescent Therapy we offer personalized services with child and adolescent expert Dr. Keri Downs, Licensed Psychologist.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, we are here to support you with compassion and expertise.

Individual therapy is a process of self-exploration and growth that can help you understand yourself better, cope with stress, heal from past wounds, and improve your well-being. In individual therapy, you will work one-on-one with a doctor of psychology who will tailor the treatment to your specific needs and preferences. You will have a safe and confidential space to express your thoughts and feelings, learn new skills, and make positive changes in your life.

At Davenport Psychology, we use evidence-based approaches that are proven to be effective for various issues. Some of the modalities we use include:

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)


• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)


• Behavior Therapy


• Psychodynamic Therapy


• Interpersonal Therapy


• Cinema Therapy

We also incorporate elements of positive psychology, humanistic psychology, and existential psychology to help you find meaning and purpose in your life.

We understand that choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you.

Some couples wonder if couples therapy can really benefit their relationship. One good starting point is both people acknowledging they might benefit from help.

Another solid second step is identifying what you do to make things worse. This tends to be the opposite of most of our reflexes. Most people notice what is being done to them (or not done) more then what they do to spark things off or keep things going. We can get more control, early in the process, by focusing on what we can do to bring change. It is rarely “all him” or “all her.”

We weave the fabric of our relationship over time. As such, there are many interconnected pieces in intimate relationships. This richness also means there are many points where we can begin to make positive change.

Change starts with awareness not just of the other person but also of yourself. If one or both of you have anxiety or depression you may also benefit from individual therapy in addition to or before beginning couples counseling.

We offer IQ testing for individuals of all ages. Many times, these tests are needed to receive gifted education. We frequently use tests accepted by Sarasota County Schools including the: Woodcock-Johnson measures, Wechsler Intelligence Scales, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test.

An area of particular interest for Dr. Davenport, is working with individuals who are gifted in Individual Therapy to help them thrive and overcome some of the challenges of being gifted across the lifespan.

Learning Disorder Testing

If you know or are a student who is struggling academically, you may benefit from a educational evaluation. When a student has a significant discrepancy between their academic performance and their intellectual ability we consider the possibility of a Learning Disorder. You do not have to be getting poor grades to have a learning disorder. Many individuals with learning disorders find they are bored at school or have difficulty engaging in tasks that weigh on their area of discrepancy. The benefit of knowing how you learn, and developing strategies to compensate far outweighs the time it takes to do the testing.

An area of particular interest for Dr. Davenport, is working with individuals who are learning disabled in Individual Therapy to help them thrive and overcome some of the challenges of having discrepant skills throughout life.

Contact Us:

• [email protected]


• Phone: 941-702-2457


• Fax: 941-866-0936


• Venice Office: 200 Capri Isles Blvd. Ste. 7G, Venice, FL 34292


• Sarasota Office: 1608 Oak St. Sarasota, Florida 34236