Davy Gillespie, Intern

Hi! I’m Davy Gillespie, and I’m honored to be a counselor here at Northwest EMDR. I strive to provide trauma-informed care in a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative environment. Above all, my goal is to create a healing space that feels safe, respectful, and empowering—one where we can gently explore patterns and behaviors together and work toward discovering your most authentic self. Using a person-centered approach, I support clients in cultivating self-love, confidence, and greater self-awareness as they learn to make meaning of their life experiences in ways that promote growth and healing.

As an intern counselor, I work under the supervision of licensed clinicians while completing my Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate degree at The Chicago School. I am passionate about integrating somatic and attachment-informed perspectives to help clients better understand how trauma and life experiences are held in the body and nervous system. As a military veteran who has served multiple combat tours, I bring both clinical training and lived experience in working with trauma, moral injury, and the unique challenges faced by service members, law enforcement officers, and first responders. I also have experience supporting individuals navigating religious trauma and the effects of institutional harm.

As a father of three, I deeply value the role of family systems, attachment, and generational healing. I recognize how trauma can ripple through relationships and parenting, and I am committed to helping clients reconnect with a sense of safety, resilience, and personal agency in their lives.