Professional Biography

Dr. Harrison Davis is an Associate Professor of Counseling in the Community Counseling master's program at North Georgia College & State University.  In addition to his role as a Counselor Educator and Clinical Supervisor at North Georgia, Dr. Davis owns a private counseling practice in Atlanta.  He has a passion for teaching, training, and helping others to overcome psychological, vocational, and social barriers to happiness.  As a product of the Atlanta public school system, Dr. Davis understands the importance education.  His formal education includes four degrees in psychology/counseling.  Most recently,  Dr. Davis graduated from the University of Arkansas (UA) with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education.  While pursuing his doctoral degree, he worked as a counselor-in-residence at UA.  In that position, he provided counseling and crisis intervention services for students living on campus.   Prior to that time, he worked at University of West Georgia as a staff counselor in the Student Development and Counseling Center.  Other clinical experiences include substance abuse and family counseling.  Dr. Davis is licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Georgia and certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors.  He is also authorized to provide clinical supervision for post-masters counselors and interns in Georgia.


Dr. Davis has a background in individual counseling, crisis intervention & assessment, and Black American identity development issues. He has conducted research on factors contributing to Anxiety and Depression among Black and White college students, clinical supervision of counselors-in-training, and the psychological well-being of  Black Americans.   

Dr. Davis is actively involved in the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American College Counseling Association (ACCA).  He serves on the executive council of ACCA, as well as the editorial boards for the Journal of College Counseling and the Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, and Research.  He is also a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia and American Mental Health Counselors Association.  Dr. Davis describes himself as genuine and committed to his clients and students.  His goal is to help those who struggle with doing their best.