Kenneth Davis, LMHC
He/Him
Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 14+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Trans & Non-Binary Affirming Counseling
In-Office Appointments: Tuesday, and Friday
Virtual Telehealth Appointments: Monday and Wednesday
Evening Appointments: In-person in Federal Way, Virtually via Telehealth in Federal Way, Tacoma, Seattle-area and across Washington State
Kindness, equality, and authenticity are some of the core values that underpin my approach to
therapy. I bring my authentic self to each session so that clients can connect with someone who
is just as human as they are. I hope to foster a space where clients feel comfortable sharing
openly, taking risks, and engaging in the work of healing and growth together.
Who I Love To Work With
My ideal clients are members of the LGBTQ+ community. I value the opportunity to support
clients as they navigate different stages of life while exploring their identities, relationships, and
personal growth.
Many of the common concerns my clients face include depression, anxiety, self-esteem
concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other everyday challenges. For many
LGBTQ+ clients, these concerns are often compounded by queer-related experiences such as
minority stress, discrimination, unaccepting family members, identity exploration, and religious
trauma. I strive to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients can process these
experiences, feel understood, and develop the tools needed to build fulfilling and authentic lives.
While I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community, I welcome clients from all
backgrounds and believe that everyone deserves compassionate, affirming, and accessible
mental health care.
Common Reasons Adult Clients Reach Out For Support in Federal Way
Depression: Supporting clients experiencing sadness, hopelessness, loss of motivation, low self-worth, or difficulty finding joy in everyday life while working toward healing and renewed purpose.
Anxiety: Helping clients better understand and manage excessive worry, panic, stress, and overwhelming emotions by building effective coping strategies and increasing confidence.
Life Transitions: Assisting clients as they navigate major life changes, such as starting college, career changes, relationship changes, identity development, or other significant transitions, with greater resilience and clarity.
Gaining Coping Skills: Collaboratively identifying, strengthening, and practicing practical coping skills that help clients manage difficult emotions, improve daily functioning, and respond to life's challenges in healthy, sustainable ways.
Trauma-Informed Care: Taking a trauma-informed approach that recognizes the impact trauma can have on a client’s emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of self. This is particularly important when working with LGBTQ+ clients, many of whom have experienced discrimination, rejection, minority stress, or other forms of trauma. I strive to find the delicate balance between gently challenging and working through a client’s depression, anxiety, or other concerns while also acknowledging the very real systemic harm LGBTQ+ individuals may experience simply for being themselves.
What It’s Like in a Session With Me (Adult and Teen Therapy)
During the first session (or two), I like to put on my investigator hat. The intake is my chance to
get a full picture of who I am working with and what we can work on together. Because of this,
the first session tends to feel more directive, as there are a lot of questions and material to
cover. I often tell clients to imagine me as a sponge, absorbing everything I can to piece
together the story of their lives up to this moment.
While the intake is structured, I strive to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where clients
feel heard, understood, and accepted. When it comes to treatment planning, I view therapy as a
collaboration and ask clients directly what their goals are. I do not view myself as the "expert" -
this is a partnership. My role is to bring clinical knowledge while working alongside clients to
create goals and a path forward that feels meaningful to them.
Education, Licensure & Professional Training
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler,
TX (2023)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - WA State
A Note From Me
I am a firm believer in the resiliency of the human spirit. Even during life's most difficult
moments, I believe people possess strengths that can help them heal, grow, and move forward.
My role is to help clients tap into those inner strengths so they can regain a sense of control
over their lives and reclaim ownership of their stories. You are not alone. You deserve a safe
space with a counselor who understands your experiences.
Outside of my professional life, I love exploring different food cultures and trying new cuisines,
particularly Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian foods and overall, I am pretty nerdy! I enjoy
playing board games, especially Gloomhaven, D&D, and other cooperative games that bring
people together. I also regularly complete the New York Times crossword puzzle, which is one
of my favorite ways to challenge myself and unwind. I’m a proud Little Monster (Lady Gaga fan)
and have had the joy of seeing Mother Monster five times in concert.
While it has been a long time since I’ve acted, my undergraduate degree was in theater, and
performing has always been an important part of my life. One of my favorite performances was
playing Horst, an openly gay concentration camp victim in Bent. Audrey Hepburn and Meryl
Streep are two of my favorite actresses, and I appreciate the storytelling, creativity, and emotion
that great performances bring.
As a fellow member of the LGBTQ+ community, I find that many of my clients value the inherent
safety, understanding, and connection that can come from working with a queer provider. I was
raised in a non-affirming environment, and my first experience with counseling was conversion
therapy. Because of my own experiences, I understand intimately the pain that can come from
being rejected, misunderstood, or harmed simply for being gay. This lived experience has
shaped the way I approach therapy and why I bring my authentic self to session and invite
clients to do the same.
I offer in-person therapy in Federal Way, WA, as well as telehealth therapy available across Washington State. I work with teens and adults and provide evening appointment options to accommodate busy school and work schedules. I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth, Premera, Regence, Kaiser (PPO & HMO), Optum, United, and other major insurance plans. If you are a new client and would like to schedule, please click the link below to complete our intake form. If you would like more information or prefer to speak with our client care team, you’re welcome to call, message, or text — they are happy to help you get started.