Psychologists are the only mental health providers in Florida, other than MD’s, who are required to have a Doctorate for licensure.
All services at Davenport Psychology are provided by Doctors of Psychology.
Davenport Psychology | Voted Best Psychologists by readers of the Gondolier Newspaper 3 years in a row
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Dr. Downs, a Dartmouth College and Roosevelt University alumna, is a seasoned psychologist specializing in child and adolescent therapy. Her extensive experience spans across various emotional, behavioral, and social challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults including: sadness, behavioral problems, ADHD, gifted, social difficulties and trauma.
Additionally, she has training in Sports Psychology, Adult Individual Therapy, behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in strengths-based, relationship-based, and cognitive-behavioral theories. She strives to understand how her patients’ environments and experiences shape their self-perception, relationships, and worldview.
Believing in the power of the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Downs uses it as a tool to help patients gain deeper awareness and insight into their emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns. Her ability to relate to and build rapport with her patients and their parents often results in a powerful therapeutic relationship that contributes to lasting change.
Dr. Downs takes pride in her ability to see the big picture and utilize creative, innovative interventions to help children and families reach their greatest potential. She offers individual and group therapy, parent support, and comprehensive psychological evaluations.
Her services include:
- Parent Coaching
- Parent Groups
- Child and Adolescent Individual Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Group Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Behavior Management
Dr. Downs’s curriculum vita
Blog Posts by Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D.
Dr. Sanchez earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His therapeutic approach combines various methodologies, including humanistic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), trauma-focused, dialectical (DBT), and relational life therapy, with the goal of facilitating positive change for his patients.
Many individuals seeking Dr. Sanchez’s assistance often express feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, disorganized, or facing relationship problems. They may feel stuck or haunted by a painful past, grappling with distressing thoughts, uncontrollable worry, or repetitive behaviors that exacerbate their issues. These individuals are eager to overcome these difficulties but are uncertain about the way forward. Dr. Sanchez empathizes with the frustration and defeat associated with these struggles.
Dr. Sanchez, provides Premarital Counseling, working with couples before marriage to discuss important issues ranging from finances to children so that they can be on the same page before tying the knot.
With a friendly and collaborative approach, Dr. Sanchez collaborates with individuals to help them envision and achieve the quality of life they aspire to. He specializes in individual psychotherapy for a broad range of adult mental health issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, compulsive behaviors, interpersonal relationship difficulties, career stress, men’s health, and sleep problems.
Dr. Sanchez’s psychotherapy style is personalized, strength-based, and diverse, with a focus on tailoring treatment to each patient’s unique circumstances. Despite the challenges, he firmly believes that individuals can cultivate hope and experience joy and fulfillment. Dr. Sanchez operates as a Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow under the supervision of Dr. Charles Davenport, a Licensed Psychologist.
Dr. Sanchez’s curriculum vita
Blog Posts by Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D.
Swapnil Gohil, Psy.D.
Dr. Gohil completed his undergraduate schooling at Rutgers University New Brunswick and received his Doctorate from Regent University located in Virginia Beach. Dr. Gohil has had extensive training in integrated behavioral healthcare. Through this providential environment Dr. Gohil was able to become well versed and receive specific training in individual therapy in chronic pain, neurocognitive disorders, acute crisis, trauma, substance use, personality disorders, mood disorders, dissociative identity disorder, and severe mental illness. Additionally, Dr. Gohil has been certified in couples therapy (Hope Couples certified) and Christian integration. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in neuropsychological testing, psychological testing, capacity evaluations, surgical evaluations, and forensic evaluations (certified at University of Virginia, Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy). Dr. Gohil is a Licensed Psychologist.
Dr. Gohil utilizes the biopsychosocial approach specifically when working with different populations and cultures. He believes it is of the utmost importance to create an alchemy of science and practice while providing care. Specifically, in terms of diverse populations, Dr. Gohil has worked with various celebrities and the unique struggles this population faces to understand one’s art and the triggers or stressors ignited by this mixture. He has completed his study on The Prevalence of Cluster B Traits on the Actor Population.
Dr. Gohil’s curriculum vita
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Dr. Davenport received a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida. He received his Masters of Psychology and Doctorate of Psychology from the Florida School of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Davenport is a Licensed Psychologist. His therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and interpersonal theories to help patients find change and relief. Dr. Davenport works collaboratively with patients to help them overcome emotional and psychological issues that are causing unhappiness in their lives.
Another area of interest for Dr. Davenport, is working with people who are Gifted and/or Learning Disabled.
Dr. Davenport offers a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to help patients gain insight and perspective about issues that may seem stressful, overwhelming, or even hopeless. He strongly believes that working with people in an environment which is supportive of their unique needs and values will enable them to thrive and live life their fullest potential. “Change is possible.”
“Through a trusting relationship we can work to better understand you and the difficulties in your life allowing healing, change, and forward progress.”
Dr. Davenport’s curriculum vita. Dr. Davenport profile on American Psychological Association: Psychologist Locator.
We have expertise with:
- Career Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Men’s Health
- Trauma
- Communication Problems
- Behavior Problems
- Gifted
- Learning Disorders
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum
- Parenting Help
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Phone: 941-702-2457