Online Therapy | MD & VA
Meet Danielle
Therapy Approach
I am both deeply empathetic and willing to challenge you. Through a solution-focused therapeutic style, I incorporate dialectical behavioral informed coping strategies to support your unique journey. I firmly believe that collaboration is key — I see you as the expert in your own life, and I am here to support you in your advancement towards personal growth.
I am comfortable discussing potentially uncomfortable topics like money, sex, drugs, anything and everything. I am passionate about making complex clinical jargon easier to understand, ensuring clear communication, and encouraging you to advocate for yourself. I will empower you to make changes to your life to feel better and live an authentic and fulfilling life which aligns with your values.
Professional & Educational Background
Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
- Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Virginia Board of Social Work
Master of Clinical Social Work
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Behavioral Health Workforce Integration Service and Education (BHWISE) Fellowship
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Family Studies minor
- Towson University
Outside of Therapy
When I’m not in session, you can find me napping, kayaking, traveling (Morocco and New Zealand have been favorites), and hopefully eating delicious food (I'm working on building up my spice tolerance).
Values
Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence
Cultural competence refers to the ability to understand, communicate with, and ethically and effectively interact with people across cultures. It encompasses an awareness of one’s own cultural worldview, the ability to recognize and appreciate cultural differences, and the skills required to navigate diverse cultural contexts.
I have experience and am comfortable working with people of many different cultures and backgrounds. I will always respect your lived experience as a primary source of information. I am also keenly aware of my own identity as a white woman and the privilege associated with this.
Empathy
Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence
Empathy is the ability to recognize, understand, and share the emotions of another person. Developing and employing empathy is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and behaving compassionately. It involves experiencing another person’s point of view, rather than just your own, and enables prosocial or helping behaviors.
I will always be sensitive to and curious about your experience and your emotions. I will engage in perspective-taking to better understand your frame of mind, notice nonverbal cues including facial expressions and body language, practice active listening, and encourage openness and vulnerability.
Collaboration
Cultural Competence
Collaboration
Collaboration is the process of working together towards a common goal. It involves individuals or groups sharing knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve a shared objective.
Throughout therapy, we will work together as co-collaborators with no one being deemed more important or smarter than the other. This cooperation is essential to build a strong partnership between us and can even serve as a model for healthy relationships outside of therapy. I may be the expert (one of the many experts) in therapy, but you are the expert in yourself and your own life. Together we will combine our diverse abilities and experiences to best support your well being.
Empowerment
Cultural Competence
Collaboration
Empowerment is a multi-dimensional social process that helps people gain control over their own lives. It occurs in sociological, psychological, economic, political, and other capacities and fosters power in people for use in their own lives and their communities.
While many who identify as part of marginalized groups can benefit from empowerment, everyone benefits when society improves for all groups of people. Feeling empowered allows you to improve your self-esteem, overcome obstacles, and pursue your goals and dreams. We will develop positive self-talk, practice assertiveness, and engage in joint problem solving together.