Dr. Jessica Denise Davis is a recognized leader in counselor education, clinical supervision, and trauma-focused mental health care. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School at Texas Southern University in the Department of Counseling. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also the founder and chief clinical office of a counseling and consultant firm, committed to supporting youth, families, and emerging clinicians navigating complex trauma and emotional challenges.

Dr. Davis’s expertise lies in supervising post-master’s counseling associates working in high-risk and crisis-laden settings such as residential treatment centers, juvenile justice programs, and psychiatric care as well as clinical consultation and planning. Her clinical approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, the Discrimination Model of supervision, and culturally responsive practices. She is a dedicated advocate for ethical supervision, counselor wellness, and resilience-based professional development. As an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), and numerous clinical and academic organizations at the national, regional, and state level, Dr. Davis aligns her practice with national standards of excellence in clinical education. Her dual perspective as both an academic leader and a front-line practitioner enables her to mentor emerging counselors with clarity, empathy, and evidence-informed guidance.