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Davina Linguist

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

1 year of experience

Verified by Octave
In Texas
Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Davina

Davina Linguist provides trauma-informed, systems-aware therapy for adults experiencing burnout, chronic stress, mental health challenges, and life transitions. She is EMDR-trained and integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs. Therapy offers a collaborative space to process lived experiences, reconnect with yourself, and foster lasting change. Together, clients build emotional resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and develop sustainable strategies to move beyond survival with greater clarity, balance, and agency.

My approach is grounded in empathy and compassion, creating a space for you to be your authentic self.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Texas residents

8641 5th Street
Suite W8, Frisco, Texas 75034

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Session Details

Practices in

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Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Davina Linguist accepts Oscar TX, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Davina Linguist is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Davina is licensed to practice in Texas, so clients located in Texas can book sessions. Davina’s Texas license number is 93121, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Davina Linguist has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Davina’s education and training include MS - Counseling, Grand Canyon University. Over that time, Davina has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students.

Davina Linguist works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm, Stress, and Substance Use, among other areas. These are the areas where Davina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Davina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Davina Linguist draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Davina’s style is affirming, authentic, casual, exploratory, and warm. In Davina’s words: “My approach is grounded in empathy and compassion, creating a space for you to be your authentic self.”

Davina Linguist (she/her) offers therapy in English. Davina identifies as Black/African American.

Davina Linguist offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 8641 5th Street in Frisco. Davina is licensed in Texas, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Davina Linguist is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Davina will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Davina’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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