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Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW

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Specializes in: Social Work
Professional interests include: anxiety, marital problems, depression, and more.
909 Davis Street Suite 160
Evanston, IL 60201

Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW is a social worker in Evanston, IL specializing in social work. Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW is affiliated with NorthShore, Endeavor Health Medical Group and NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES.

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909 Davis Street Suite 160
Evanston, IL 60201

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Some issues Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Workplace Issues

Workplace issues are problems related to one's work environment and experience. These problems can create hostility and conflict between employees and their companies or coworkers. They can lead to mental health issues such as increased stress, anxiety, depression, and even trauma. Nearly everyone who works is faced with workplace issues at one point in time. Common workplace issues may include:

  • Poor work-life balance
  • Sexual harassment
  • Dangerous work conditions
  • Low hourly pay or salary
  • Negative company culture
  • Conflicts with coworkers
  • Workplace abuse or bullying
  • Unreasonable job responsibilities
  • Racism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination
  • Challenges with one's supervisor

These problems and others can make a workplace seem toxic. For example, a worker may be propositioned with "quid pro quo" harassment, when a superior seeks sexual favors in exchange for a job benefit. Beyond being highly inappropriate, this sexual harassment can cause the targeted employee to suffer from damaged self-esteem, emotional distress, and other mental health problems. Different workplace issues, like low salary or dangerous work conditions, can threaten a worker's financial and even physical health.

One of the most common forms of workplace issues is bullying or abuse from coworkers. It can occur in a number of situations, from high performers facing threats from jealous coworkers, to a worker receiving unreasonable requests from a supervisor. Workers may be too fearful to confront work abusers and complaints to HR departments and supervisors can be unfruitful or even detrimental, leading to incidents going unreported.

Mental health therapy can mitigate the negative emotions and behaviors arising from workplace issues. Therapists may listen to people's workplace issues and provide advice for how to navigate a number of work-related problems. Online counseling can be particularly helpful in the modern workplace. Direct access to a therapist throughout the day can help alleviate recurring pressure and anxiety arising from one's job. In some cases, therapists may encourage some to seek other job prospects and opportunities.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW treated as a social worker in Evanston, IL were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 199

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW.

Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65
65 to 74 12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW treated were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 12
High Cholesterol 9
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 60
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Zahava S. Davidson, LCSW is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NorthShore
Endeavor Health Medical Group
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES

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Biography

Ms. Zahava Davidson practices social work in Evanston, IL. She is conversant in Hebrew. Ms. Davidson's areas of expertise include depression, workplace issues, and relational therapy. She is affiliated with NorthShore.

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