3 ways to stop obsessing over that text | Leslie Davis | TEDxArlington Heights

Dr. Leslie Davis, relationship therapist, surfaces that when we obsess in silence, we disconnect from what we truly crave - authentic connection. Davis gives a real talk about our obsession with those three dots dancing on our phones--to a space of open relationship.

Dr. Leslie Davis is an award-winning licensed clinical professional counselor and relationship therapist. A dual-state powerhouse serving Illinois and Missouri, she was named Top Mental Health Counselor of the Year (2023), Empowered Woman of the Year (2024), and Trailblazer of the Year (2025) by the International Association of Top Professionals. Dr. Davis is known for helping women, couples, and teens heal relationships while navigating anxiety and depression with strength and strategy.

She is the founder of EVA Empowered, a global mental health movement helping women build healthier attachments and reduce depression. A proud member of the Illinois Black Counselors Association. She serves on the board of the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation in St. Louis, offering expert guidance on the mental health needs of heart families across the nation. She is an international bestselling author and co-author of “Voices of Women: Creating Ripples of Brilliance.”

Production By: Peaceful Luck Media
Graphics By: Lauren Schultz

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