Dr. Kendra Davis has been described by many as a vitamin B12 shot, “There is no way to be in her presence and not be ENERGIZED, EDUCATED & EMPOWERED.” Dr. Davis has severed many organizations as both a keynote speaker & trainer. Organizations include (NCFADS) The NC Foundations For Alcohol & Drugs Studies: Summer School & Winter school, State Employees Association of NC (SEANC) Emerging Leaders Luncheon & The Advanced Leadership Training Institute, The NC Department of Public Safety, NC Division of Prisons, NC Department of Community Corrections, Administrative Office of Courts – Drug Treatment Court & Family Court, Experiment In Self-Reliance (ESR), YWCA Hawley House, Hosanna House of Transition, The Mcleod Addictive Disease Center, Addiction Recovery Care Association Inc (ARCA), UNC-Chapel Hill, South Central Recovery, The Bethesda Center for the Homeless, and Samaritan Ministries for the Homeless (just to name a few). Dr. Davis eclectic presentation style of teaching including but not limited to audio / visual aids and activities make learning fun and practical for everyone.”
Dr. Davis is a graduated of Winston-Salem State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology & a Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She is also a graduate of Apex School of Theology where she earned a Masters of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Biblical Studies.
Dr. Davis is an Internationally Certified, Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, licensed by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, the NC Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board, the NC Problem Gamblers Program and the National Association of Forensic Counselors. Dr. Davis holds the following credentials: Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional (CCJP), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist (CSOTS).
In 2010, Kendra established K*METAMORPHOSIS, a counseling and professional development firm. This organization was birthed out of Kendra’s desire to fill a much needed treatment and training gap in the community. Kendra is committed to empower individuals with the necessary tools and resources required to make their dreams become a reality. Her life mission is built on the belief of the butterfly effect, where small changes can make a big difference.
In 2016 Kendra published, It’s ONLY a Test: “Mastering the Addiction Counselors Exam” a power packed study guide for participatory learners. This workbook is filled with practical exercises, worksheets and written assignments that engage the reader in a wide range of independent study sessions. In addition Dr. Davis facilitates Exam Prep Courses, her hands-on approach to learning will empower the participants with the key concepts required to “MASTER” The Addiction Counselors Exam.