- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Practical coping
About Danielle
Danielle Dessaso is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with four years of professional experience. She focuses on day-to-day worries like stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes. Danielle emphasizes that each person knows their story best and brings strengths into therapy.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She works alongside people to set small, practical steps. Sessions often focus on building confidence, identifying patterns that get in the way, and finding clearer ways to communicate with others.
Danielle often helps people who are dealing with motivation dips, racing thoughts, or feeling stuck after major life shifts. She also addresses concerns tied to body image, caregiving strain, and issues that touch identity and culture. Money and financial issues are included among the topics she helps clients talk through.
Therapy with Danielle centers on collaboration. Clients can expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge, and concrete tools to try between meetings. She encourages realistic goal-setting and checks progress as part of the work.
If someone is nervous about starting, Danielle notes that taking the first step takes courage and she acknowledges that commitment. She aims to make early sessions practical so clients leave with something they can use right away.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, which can reduce worry and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes setting small, achievable goals and building skills step by step to increase motivation and confidence.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle will discuss options with each person, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust methods as needed. The aim is to choose techniques that fit the client's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It can also let people focus on practical tools and homework between meetings so progress continues between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Danielle typically help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional topics include body image, caregiver stress, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set small goals, and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of professional work experience providing counseling in areas like motivation, confidence, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options with the site before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.